The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi

“Electrifying audiences with her uncommon gift for mimicry, precise comic timing and a fearlessness that belied her age, the world was introduced to a rare and uncommon talent.” - Laureate Selection Panel.

Congratulations to @madeleinesami – acclaimed actor, writer and director whose work has helped expand the spectrum of queer roles on screen, and one of eight 2026 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureates.

To watch her video in full, head to our website via the link in bio!

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