Person file · Acting
Madeleine Sami
Born 1980-05-10Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
Actor Madeleine Sami won international acclaim starring in two Toa Fraser plays: 1998's Bare and solo show No 2. Aged 18, she debuted on screen on Shortland Street and Pio. Following Insiders Guide to Happiness, she played Oscar Kightley's romantic interest in Sione's Wedding. Sami went on to win an NZ acting award for Super City, in which she created and played multiple characters. In 2018 comedy The Breaker Upperers hit cinemas; Sami co-wrote, co-directed and co-starred with Jackie van Beek.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Lesbian Space PrincessQueen Anne (voice)Baby DoneHospital MidwifeCome to DaddyGladysThe Breaker UpperersMel(Time) Travel CentreDonnaSlow WestMarimachoWhat We Do in the ShadowsMoranaSione's 2: Unfinished BusinessTaniaBoyBeat It GangUnder the MountainConstable WoodEagle vs SharkBurger Girl CustomerSione's WeddingTaniaPerfect StrangersAndreaTeach You a LessonNarrator