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(interview aired 20/05/2025)  Hibiscus Tupua Wilson is a 25-year-old emerging Pasifika artist of Samoan descent. Currently based in Pōneke (Wellington), Hibiscus is a graduate of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Pacific Studies, Samoan Studies, and Theatre.

Their multidisciplinary artistry spans creative writing, spoken word, Siva Samoa, and acting. Hibiscus made waves with their solo piece "WTF: What The Fa'afafine"—debuted at the TAHI Festival in 2020 and now returning to the stage for Kia Mau Festival 2025 (June 11–13). 

More Information: https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2025/jun/kia-mau-festival-wtf-what-the-fa-afafine 

They also co-wrote "Arawhata", a powerful work that enjoyed sold-out seasons at the Wellington Fringe and Kia Mau Festival, and toured to Auckland and Hawke’s Bay.

Expanding into screen work, Hibiscus features in Season 2 of NEON NZ’s 'Not Even', portraying the best friend of the lead character, Pua.

Boosted Campaign: https://www.thearts.co.nz/boosted/projects/wtf-what-the-faafafine

(interview aired 20/05/2025) &nbsp;Hibiscus Tupua Wilson is a 25-year-old emerging Pasifika artist of Samoan descent. Currently based in Pōneke (Wellington), Hibiscus is a graduate of Te Herenga Waka&mdash;Victoria University of Wellington, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Pacific Studies, Samoan Studies, and Theatre.
Their multidisciplinary artistry spans creative writing, spoken word, Siva Samoa, and acting. Hibiscus made waves with their solo piece "WTF: What The Fa'afafine"&mdash;debuted at the TAHI Festival in 2020 and now returning to the stage for Kia Mau Festival 2025 (June 11&ndash;13).&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2025/jun/kia-mau-festival-wtf-what-the-fa-afafine">More Information: https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2025/jun/kia-mau-festival-wtf-what-the-fa-afafine</a>&nbsp;
They also co-wrote "Arawhata", a powerful work that enjoyed sold-out seasons at the Wellington Fringe and Kia Mau Festival, and toured to Auckland and Hawke&rsquo;s Bay.
Expanding into screen work, Hibiscus features in Season 2 of NEON NZ&rsquo;s 'Not Even', portraying the best friend of the lead character, Pua.
Boosted Campaign: <a href="https://www.thearts.co.nz/boosted/projects/wtf-what-the-faafafine">https://www.thearts.co.nz/boosted/projects/wtf-what-the-faafafine</a>

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