Erana James (born February 17, 1999) is an actress from New Zealand. She is best known for her role as Toni Shalifoe in the TV series The Wilds (2020–2022).

Early life

Erana James was born to Māori parents in Whangārei, New Zealand, where she grew up on a farm. She lived there with her family before moving to Wellington at the age of 10. She now lives in Melbourne, Australia. Her iwi are Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Waikato Tainui.

Filmography

Television and film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2013The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugLake TownerUncredited
2015Sons of LiarsBria/BriMain role
2017Lucy Lewis Can't LoseJ'ess5 episodes
2017The ChangeoverLaura ChantFilm based on the 1984 Margaret Mahy novel The Changeover
2017Southland's HomeNellMain role (short film)
2019My Life Is MurderJuliana LloydEpisode: "Old School"
2019Golden BoyKahuMain role (season 1)
2019Playing for KeepsSamira2 episodes
2020–2022The WildsToni Shalifoe18 episodes
2023Bad BehaviourRonnie4 episodes
2023UproarSamantha
2024We Were DangerousNellie
2025–presentAlien: EarthCurly7 episodes

Music Videos

YearTitleArtist(s)Ref.
2025Divine FeelingsVance Joy
2025Fascination in the DarkVance Joy

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