Generation Next
Season 2 (Southside)
4 episodes
A series of videos profiling four successful South Aucklanders: a music producer, weightlifter, comedian, and TV writer.
Episode 1
Dera
Dera Meelan is a 22-year-old award-winning producer who works with duo Church & AP. In this episode, he talks about growing up within the Kurdish culture, life with his immigrant family in Clendon, and his burgeoning music career.
Episode 2
Olivia
At 15 years old, Olivia Selemaia is smashing weightlifting records across the board. In this episode, she talks about growing up with a solo mum, her love for the sport, and not taking life too seriously as a teen.
Episode 3
Destiny
Destiny is a writer and development producer for SIS, the first Polynesian show to be platformed on Comedy Central. In this episode, she talks about story sovereignty, the resiliency of Southside youth, and becoming a new mum in the midst of a global pandemic.
Episode 4
Bubbah
Sieni Leo'o Olo, aka Bubbah, is a 24-year-old Samoan comedian and actress from Māngere. In this episode, she talks about falling in love with theatre, making comedy accessible to her community, and tackling life with humour.
