Marie Wawa is a celebrated and distinguished Ni-Vanuatu actress, renowned for her impressive body of work and her profound influence on the world of cinema. Her remarkable career has been marked by a string of critically acclaimed performances, including her standout role in the 2015 Australian-Vanuatuan cinematic masterpiece, Tanna, which showcased her extraordinary talent and versatility as a thespian.
The pioneering cinematic masterpiece, a trailblazing achievement in filmmaking, made history by being the first ever to be entirely shot on the picturesque islands of Vanuatu.
Tanna, a cinematic masterpiece, garnered a highly coveted nomination for Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards ceremony held in 2017, serving as a resounding endorsement of its extraordinary merit and the outstanding ensemble cast, which boasts the remarkable Marie Wawa, who masterfully portrays the lead female character, alongside Mungau Dain, who brings depth and passion to his portrayal of the star-crossed lovers.
