James Peniata

James Peniata is an Australian born actor, writer and director.

James Mathew Peniata was born onMarch 1989 to an Australian Mother and Samoan Father. His name was James Mathew Phillips up until 2005 when he had it legally changed by his fathers demand. James was extremely shy in primary school and even more so in high school. His passion for acting and film came in high school drama class when he experienced the joy of performing. James could not afford to attend his final high school formal in 2006 and could not finish paying his high school fees which almost cost him his high school diploma, stating that his family had too many important things to pay for and not a lot of money. And unfortunately, certain things had to be sacrificed. In 2007 James enrolled into Participate Film Academy where he studied for a year, graduating in early 2008.

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