John Mairai

Biography

John Tapu Mairai (28 November 1945 – 22 December 2023) was a French Polynesian poet, actor, orator, playwright, teacher, journalist, and broadcaster. He was a pioneer of Reo Tahiti theater and a member of the Tahitian Academy.

Known For

Heiva, the wrath of the gods

as Lui-même

Semetua

as Himself

Tefana Tufaimea, strongman of Polynesia

as Self

Calicia best dancer

as Himself

L'île

Le rescapé de Tikeroa

as Vanaa