#108 - Mike Edward

Mike Edward is a New Zealand actor, dancer, and co-founder of Dust Palace, Aotearoa’s leading circus theatre company. He has appeared in a wide range of productions, including Power Rangers, Spartacus, Wrecking Crew, Ladies Night, and, most notably, his iconic recurring role as Zac Smith on Shortland Street. In this podcast, we talked about: His experiences as an actor in New Zealand, and how he has seen the industry change over the years His advice for younger actors, including not putting too much pressure on yourself when going for auditions How being a physical performer has shaped parts of his acting journey, but has also boxed him in at times His growing passion for teaching the younger generation His recent experience on Wrecking Crew, including getting to work alongside Dave Bautista His reasons for turning down certain roles What it has been like experiencing comic conventions as a Power Ranger His approach to fame and engaging with fans The pride he has in his kids Even one of his biggest fears in life Mike is an iconic figure in the New Zealand entertainment scene, but he’s also just a genuine, down-to-earth guy. This episode is full of gold, and you can tune in wherever you get your podcasts. We’re on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio.