Shushila Takao (born 4 November 1986) is a New Zealand actress and model, best known for her roles in television series such as Tatau, Filthy Rich, and The Shannara Chronicles. Early life Takao was born in Christchurch and raised in Nelson. She is of Māori, Indian, and French descent. Career In 2015, Takao played her first major television role as Aumea Vaipiti on the series Tatau. The show was set in the Cook Islands and consisted of 8 episodes. She went on to be cast as Ariana in the New Zealand based television drama series Filthy Rich. She played the role of The Changeling on the American-based television series The Shannara Chronicles. Filmography Film Television References External links 1986 births Living people New Zealand film actresses New Zealand television actresses New Zealand Māori actresses New Zealand Māori people New Zealand people of Indian descent New Zealand people of French descent