Julian Arahanga (born 18 December 1972) is a New Zealand film and television actor. Biography Arahanga was born Julian Sonny Arahanga in Raetihi, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. Married to director Becs Arahanga https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8899761/. They have 5 children, Ayesha, Kenzie, Ruby, Mai Te Rangi and Tukaiora. His father is screenwriter Larry Parr. Arahanga is 5 foot and 10 inches. His mother is a New Zealander of Estonian and Māori descent. Of Māori descent, his family identifies with Ngāti Rangi and Atihaunui a Paparangi and is the half brother of Kiwi actor, Tammy Davis. Arahanga is best known for his role in the movie Once Were Warriors from 1994, where he plays Nig Heke, Arahanga reprises his role in a sequel released in 1999. He won a starring role in the Gregor Nicholas film Broken English, Released in 1996. Later also in 1999, he starred in the action-sci fi movie The Matrix playing the role of Apoc. Filmography The Ferryman (2007) – Zane Eagle vs. Shark (2007) – Flight Extra Toy Boy (2004) – Angelo Fracture (2004) – Detective Harawira Forbidden Fury (2004) The Lost World (1999) (TV series) – Pintario The Matrix (1999) – Apoc What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999) – Nig Heke Broken English (1996) – Eddie Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1996) (TV series) – Cassius (2 episodes) Once Were Warriors (1994) – Nig Heke ''The Makutu on Mrs Jones (1983) – Tawhai External links Singing From the Inside Out – The Personal, the Public, The Private and The Penal: The Innovation Interview with Julian Arahanga, Ruia Aperahama and Evan Rhys Davies, July 2012 Living people 1972 births New Zealand male film actors New Zealand people of Māori descent New Zealand people of Estonian descent People from Raetihi New Zealand male Māori actors 20th-century New Zealand male actors 21st-century New Zealand male actors New Zealand male television actors Ngāti Raukawa people Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi people