Biography
After graduating from drama school Toi Whakaari in 2014, Jayden Daniels hit the ground running with a recurring role on Shortland Street as Curtis Hannah. The character eventually became a fan favourite, as he journeyed from bad boy to cop. Following time on adventure series The New Legends of Monkey, Daniels co-starred in prime time drama Head High. Daniels played Mana Roberts, one of two brothers striving to make their mark in rugby at a low decile high school. Daniels won Best Supporting Actor at the 2020 NZ TV Awards for the role. Next came roles in horror film Evil Dead Rise, and Whina, a biopic of Dame Whina Cooper.
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Evil Dead Rise
Gabriel
2023
My Life Is Murder
Nate
2019 • 1 episode
The New Legends of Monkey
Gaxin
2018 • 2 episodes
Tangata Pai
Miki
2025 • 8 episodes
Blue Murder Motel
Jamie
2026 • 8 episodes
Head High
Mana Roberts
2020 • 14 episodes
Kiwi & Cat: Mānawatia a Matariki
Moko (voice)
2022 • 2 episodes
Whina
Cyril
2022
Vince
Mr Ventor
2025 • 1 episode
Mother Knows Best
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