Uli Latukefu | |
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Born |
Talia'uli Latukefu c. 1983 (age 33–34) Australia |
Nationality | Tonga |
Occupation | Actor, singer |
Years active | 2013–present |
Known for | Marco Polo (2014–present) |
Talia'uli "Uli" Latukefu (born c. 1983) is an Australian actor and singer, best known for his role as Byamba in the American Netflix series Marco Polo (2014–present). Most recently he stars in the upcoming Alien: Covenant directed by Ridley Scott, due for release May 19, 2017. He is also known for his role as Father Matteo in the psychological thriller miniseries Devil's Playground and as "Kool Kris" in the Chris Lilley mockumentary series Jonah from Tonga. In 2004, he was a contestant in the reality singing competition series Australian Idol.
Of Tongan descent, Latukefu is a graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). He is married to Pamela Savieti and currently lives in Sydney.