Acting
Jayden Daniels
Department: Acting
Biography
After graduating from drama school Toi Whakaari in 2014, Jayden Daniels hit the ground running with a recurring role on Shortland Street as Curtis Hannah. The character eventually became a fan favourite, as he journeyed from bad boy to cop. Following time on adventure series The New Legends of Monkey, Daniels co-starred in prime time drama Head High. Daniels played Mana Roberts, one of two brothers striving to make their mark in rugby at a low decile high school. Daniels won Best Supporting Actor at the 2020 NZ TV Awards for the role. Next came roles in horror film Evil Dead Rise, and Whina, a biopic of Dame Whina Cooper.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Jayden Daniels
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Evil Dead Rise
2023
TMDB3.5
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The New Legends of Monkey
2018
TMDB3.5
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My Life Is Murder
2019
TMDB3.6
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Tangata Pai
2025
TMDB0.0
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Blue Murder Motel
2026
TMDB2.4
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Head High
2020
TMDB3.0
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Kiwi & Cat: Mānawatia a Matariki
2022
TMDB0.0
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Whina
2022
TMDB3.8
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Vince
2025
TMDB0.0
Mother Knows Best
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Mother Knows Best
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TMDB0.0
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (10 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Blue Murder Motel | Jamie | TV Series | 2026 |
 | Tangata Pai | Miki | TV Series | 2025 |
 | Vince | Mr Ventor | TV Series | 2025 |
 | Evil Dead Rise | Gabriel | Movie | 2023 |
 | Whina | Cyril | Movie | 2022 |
 | Kiwi & Cat: Mānawatia a Matariki | Moko (voice) | TV Series | 2022 |
 | Head High | Mana Roberts | TV Series | 2020 |
 | My Life Is Murder | Nate | TV Series | 2019 |
 | The New Legends of Monkey | Gaxin | TV Series | 2018 |
| Mother Knows Best | Self / Appearance | Movie | — |