★ HOW OLD IS DAVID WIKAIRA-PAUL?
David Wikaira-Paul is 41 years old, born January 30, 1985 in NZ · Aquarius.
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About
David Wikaira-Paul played Tama Hudson on New Zealand's longest-running soap Shortland Street, becoming a household name especially with younger viewers. Born 30 January 1985 in New Zealand, he joined the cast in 2001 as a fresh-faced high school student, bringing both acting chops and musical talent to the role. Beyond the screen, Wikaira-Paul's hip hop group Medical Clan won the South Side Gig twice, and he wrote several songs for Tama to perform. An Aquarius with Life Path 9, he balances creative expression across performance disciplines.
★ FEATURE
Biography
David Wikaira-Paul became a New Zealand television icon through his role as Tama Hudson on Shortland Street, the country's longest-running soap, joining the cast in 2001. He portrayed a 14-year-old high school student and quickly gained popularity, especially among younger viewers, turning the character into a defining presence on the show. Before landing the role, Wikaira-Paul graduated from Northland Polytechnic in 2000 with a Certificate in Applied Arts, Music and Drama, where he performed the lead in their production of Te Ngaru Nui. His theatre background also included performances in Late Nights with Tuakau College and productions with the Kaleidescope Performing Arts Company.
Beyond acting, Wikaira-Paul demonstrated significant musical talent as a member of the hip hop group Medical Clan, which won the prestigious South Side Gig in both 2000 and 2003. He leveraged his dual skills by writing several songs for Tama to perform on Shortland Street, deepening the character's presence in the show. His television work extended beyond the soap; he appeared in the Maori mystery series Mataku, produced by Shortland Street's parent company South Pacific Pictures, and competed on Dancing with the Stars (New Zealand) in 2006. As an actor, Wikaira-Paul represents the multi-hyphenate performer—balancing screen work, live performance, and original music creation. Born in New Zealand, he maintains strong ties to the local entertainment industry. An Aquarius born under Life Path 9, his creative arc reflects the numerological theme of completion and universal connection—from teen soap sensation to accomplished musician and performer across multiple mediums.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
David Wikaira-Paul graduated from Northland Polytechnic in 2000 with a Certificate in Applied Arts, Music and Drama, performing the lead role in their production of Te Ngaru Nui. He appeared in theatre productions including Late Nights with Tuakau College and Buggy Wonderland with the Kaleidescope Performing Arts Company. His hip hop group Medical Clan won the South Side Gig in 2000, establishing him in the music scene before he signed with an acting agency and was cast in Shortland Street in 2001.
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Trivia
- Medical Clan won the prestigious South Side Gig twice—in 2000 and 2003—establishing Wikaira-Paul's credentials as a hip hop performer before his television dominance.
- He wrote original songs for his on-screen character Tama Hudson to perform on Shortland Street, blending his dual talents as actor and musician.
- Wikaira-Paul competed on Dancing with the Stars (New Zealand) in 2006, extending his performance career beyond acting and music.
- He appeared in Mataku, a Maori mystery television series produced by Shortland Street's parent company South Pacific Pictures, diversifying his screen work.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. David Wikaira-Paul often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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- Milo ManheimSnake · 2001
- Johnny CardosoSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- An Yu-jinGoat · 2003
- Brian Gutiérrez
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is David Wikaira-Paul?
- David Wikaira-Paul is 41 years old (born January 30, 1985).
- When is David Wikaira-Paul's birthday?
- David Wikaira-Paul was born on January 30, 1985.
- What is David Wikaira-Paul's zodiac sign?
- David Wikaira-Paul is a Aquarius, born January 30, 1985.
- What is David Wikaira-Paul's Chinese zodiac sign?
- David Wikaira-Paul was born in 1985, the year of the Wood Ox.
- Where is David Wikaira-Paul from?
- David Wikaira-Paul is from NZ.
- What does David Wikaira-Paul do?
- David Wikaira-Paul is a actor.
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