Welcome back! In this week's episode of "Where Creatives Connect," we are thrilled to introduce you to the remarkable Actor Acushla-Tara Kupe. Her journey in the world of acting is a testament to the power of self-awareness, finding contentment from within, and recognizing that fame should never be the driving force behind one's art. 🌟 Episode Highlights: 🎭 Acushla-Tara embarked on her professional acting journey at a young age, making her mark with the cult feature film "Fresh Meat" alongside New Zealand icon Temuera Morrison. She then spent four transformative years at the iconic Circa Theatre in Wellington, honing her craft and expanding her artistic horizons. Her talent and determination took her to the UK, where she landed the role of Pui Sonova in the BBC drama series "Creeped Out." Notably, Acushla-Tara's international performances with the renowned kapa haka group Ngāti Rānana led her to a role in the multi-award-winning Netflix series "The Crown." Upon returning to New Zealand, Acushla-Tara has been a vibrant presence in the entertainment scene, contributing her talent to various series, including the Apple TV+ show "Mr Corman" alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Acorn TV/TVNZ's comedy-drama series "Under the Vines" Season 2, the Māori-language children's series "Te Pāmu Kūmara" Season 1 & 2, and the Irish/New Zealand co-production "The Gone," where she takes the lead role of Diana Huia, directed by Peter Burger and Hannah Quinn. This episode delves deep into Acushla-Tara's insights and experiences, touching upon the importance of self-awareness, finding inner contentment, and understanding that fame should never be the sole driving force behind one's artistic endeavors. 🌈 Join us for a captivating conversation with Acushla-Tara Kupe, where her journey reminds us that true fulfillment in the creative world comes from within, not from external validation. GET NORD VPN! 💻 FOLLOW LINK FOR 68% OFF! https://go.nordfriend.com/aff_c?offer_id=819&aff_id=92384 Don't forget to check out the show notes for exclusive details on my favourite Dingbats notebooks and pens, and a special discount code just for our listeners! Use code 'JAMIE10' for 10% off ALL products at checkout! Like, Subscribe and be part of this creative community! 📚 📚 🖊️ Notebooks & Pens I Use: https://bit.ly/3dbQYPW 10% off with 'JAMIE10' at checkout!