{"id":5075,"date":"2026-08-10T18:33:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T18:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/?p=5075"},"modified":"2026-08-10T18:33:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T18:33:21","slug":"matewa-kiritapu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/matewa-kiritapu\/","title":{"rendered":"Matewa Kiritapu Biography &#8211; Daughter of Taika Waititi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matewa Kiritapu has garnered a lot of attention as she emerged as a child actress from New Zealand. Most of the people recognise her for appearing in Marvel\u2019s Thor: Love and Thunder a few years ago. Similarly, she has also acted in a HBO Max comedy series known as Our Flag Means Death. Being the daughter of Taika Waititi further boosts Matewa\u2019s popularity in the entertainment industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her father is an actor, comedian, filmmaker, and writer. On the other hand, her mother named Chelsea Winstanley is a film producer. Since her acting debut in Thor, people have been praising Matewa for her on-screen presence. Keep reading further if you\u2019re curious about this child actress\u2019 life journey. This biography blog is entirely dedicated to Matewa Kiritapu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/matewa-kiritapu\/#Matewa_Kiritapu_Biography_Wiki\" >Matewa Kiritapu Biography &amp; Wiki<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/matewa-kiritapu\/#Early_Life_Upbringing\" >Early Life &amp; Upbringing&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/matewa-kiritapu\/#Educational_Background_of_Matewa_Kiritapu\" >Educational Background of Matewa Kiritapu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/matewa-kiritapu\/#Matewa_Kiritapu_Age\" >Matewa Kiritapu Age<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/matewa-kiritapu\/#Physical_Appearance\" >Physical Appearance&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/matewa-kiritapu\/#Parents_Siblings_of_Matewa_Kiritapu\" >Parents &amp; Siblings of Matewa Kiritapu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/matewa-kiritapu\/#All_You_Need_To_Know_About_Matewa_Kiritapus_Parents\" >All You Need To Know About Matewa Kiritapu&#8217;s Parents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/matewa-kiritapu\/#Career_Professional_Journey\" >Career &amp; Professional Journey&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/matewa-kiritapu\/#Matewa_Kiritapu_Worth_2026\" >Matewa Kiritapu Worth 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/matewa-kiritapu\/#Social_Media_Handles\" >Social Media Handles&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/matewa-kiritapu\/#Trivia\" >Trivia&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/matewa-kiritapu\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/matewa-kiritapu\/#How_old_is_she\" >How old is she?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/matewa-kiritapu\/#Where_does_she_live\" >Where does she live?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/matewa-kiritapu\/#Who_are_her_biological_parents\" >Who are her biological parents?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Matewa_Kiritapu_Biography_Wiki\"><\/span><strong>Matewa Kiritapu Biography &amp; Wiki<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official name given to her at birth is Matewa Kiritapu Waititi. She was born on August 11, 2015. As has been noted, she hails from New Zealand. Matewa is a child actress by profession. She has had many opportunities in films and TV shows due to her parents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both Taika Waititi and Chelsea Winstanley are professionally associated with the entertainment industry. The main highlights of Matewa\u2019s acting journey are \u201cThor: Love and Thunder\u201d and \u201cOur Flag Mean Death\u201d. More about her career in the later parts of this blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Matewa-Kiritapu-Biography-1024x614.webp\" alt=\"Matewa Kiritapu Biography\" class=\"wp-image-5078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Matewa-Kiritapu-Biography-1024x614.webp 1024w, https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Matewa-Kiritapu-Biography-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Matewa-Kiritapu-Biography-768x461.webp 768w, https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Matewa-Kiritapu-Biography.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Biography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Field<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Full Name<\/td><td>Matewa Kiritapu Waititi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Date of Birth<\/td><td>August 11, 2015<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Age<\/td><td>11 years old&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Birthplace&nbsp;<\/td><td>New Zealand&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nationality&nbsp;<\/td><td>New Zealander<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Profession<\/td><td>Child Actress<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Religion<\/td><td>Not confirmed&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zodiac Sign&nbsp;<\/td><td>Leo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marital Status<\/td><td>Unmarried (She\u2019s a minor)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current Residence<\/td><td>Point Chevalier, Auckland, New ZealandLos Angeles, California, USA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Life_Upbringing\"><\/span><strong>Early Life &amp; Upbringing&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fortunately, Matewa was born into a family with connections in the film and entertainment industry. This helped launch her career as a child actress. Her early life is still ongoing and Matewa Kiritapu was born in New Zealand. Her father, Taika Waititi, is a reputed filmmaker, writer and actor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chelsea Winstanley is her mother who works as a film producer and director. Due to their guidance and connections, Matewa\u2019s initial acting career has been going well. Her parents have worked together on multiple films, such as What We Do in the Shadows and Jojo Rabbit. While growing up, Matewa has the company of her sister, Te Kainga O Te Hinekahu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Educational_Background_of_Matewa_Kiritapu\"><\/span><strong>Educational Background of Matewa Kiritapu<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to her young age, Matewa Kiritapu is balancing her academics and acting career together. She is currently a school student. The name of her school institute has not been revealed for privacy. And, she is yet to attend college. Matewa might discuss her educational background after growing up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Matewa_Kiritapu_Age\"><\/span><strong>Matewa Kiritapu Age<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her date of birth is recorded as August 11, 2015. Accordingly, Matewa Kiritapu is 11 years old. She just celebrated her birthday this month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Appearance\"><\/span><strong>Physical Appearance&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Field\u00a0<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Height&nbsp;<\/td><td>3 feet and 1 inch&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight&nbsp;<\/td><td>25 kgs&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hair Color<\/td><td>Black&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eye Color<\/td><td>Brown&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Skin Color<\/td><td>Fair&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Appearance&nbsp;<\/td><td>Slim&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parents_Siblings_of_Matewa_Kiritapu\"><\/span><strong>Parents &amp; Siblings of Matewa Kiritapu<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The name of her father is Taika Waititi. Matewa\u2019s mother is identified as Chelsea Winstanley. Both of them are film industry professionals. In terms of siblings, Matewa Kiritapu is accompanied by a sister named Te Kainga o Te Hinekahu. That\u2019s all of her immediate family members.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Parents-Siblings-of-Matewa-Kiritapu-1024x614.webp\" alt=\"Parents &amp; Siblings of Matewa Kiritapu\" class=\"wp-image-5077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Parents-Siblings-of-Matewa-Kiritapu-1024x614.webp 1024w, https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Parents-Siblings-of-Matewa-Kiritapu-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Parents-Siblings-of-Matewa-Kiritapu-768x461.webp 768w, https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Parents-Siblings-of-Matewa-Kiritapu.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Parents &#038; Siblings of Matewa Kiritapu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All_You_Need_To_Know_About_Matewa_Kiritapus_Parents\"><\/span><strong>All You Need To Know About Matewa Kiritapu&#8217;s Parents<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taika Waititi is a New Zealand-based filmmaker. He also works as an actor, writer, and comedian. The main highlights of his work portfolio are films like Boy, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, What We Do In The Shadows, and Jojo Rabbit. Taika has also worked as a director on MCU films like Thor Ragnarok as well as Thor Love and Thunder. As an actor, he has portrayed the Marvel character of Korg in multiple films.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matewa Kiritapu was born from his previous marriage to Chelsea Winstanley. Speaking of whom, she is a film producer and director. She has been credited for working in What We Do In The Shadows, Wary and Jojo Rabbit. Matewa\u2019s parents got divorced a long time ago and Taika got remarried to a singer named Rita Ora.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career_Professional_Journey\"><\/span><strong>Career &amp; Professional Journey&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matewa\u2019s acting debut was witnessed in the film titled Thor: Love and Thunder. She acted as one of the Asgardian Kids who fought alongside Thor in the movie. This role instantly attracted a lot of public attention towards her. Moreover, it was her father who directed and co-wrote her debut film. Her second acting role came in the TV series known as Our Flag Means Death.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be specific, Matewa Kiritapu first appeared in the second season of this show. It was the sixth episode titled Calypso\u2019s birthday and she is credited as Girl number 2. Matewa\u2019s sister also acted alongside her in this TV series. Aside from this, she also portrayed Edward Teach a.k.a Blackbeard in the same show. That\u2019s all the information about her professional journey so far. She is yet to appear in a new film or TV series.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Matewa_Kiritapu_Worth_2026\"><\/span><strong>Matewa Kiritapu Worth 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matewa Kiritapu\u2019s individual net worth has not been documented yet. It is estimated to be around USD 200K. She earned this wealth from her few acting roles. In comparison, Matewa\u2019s father has a net worth of USD 12 million. As she grows older and becomes a full time actress after completing studies, her wealth will grow further.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_Media_Handles\"><\/span><strong>Social Media Handles&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She doesn\u2019t have any verified public social media accounts as of now. Matewa Kiritapu is not allowed to have an active online presence due to her young age. She is still a school going student and her privacy needs to be protected.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trivia\"><\/span><strong>Trivia&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Matewa is recognised as the youngest daughter of Taika Waititi.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After divorcing her mother Chelsea Winstanley, Taika married his second wife, Rita Ora.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matewa Kiritapu made her acting debut in Marvels\u2019 Thor: Love and Thunder, acting as an Asgardian Kid.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The only other acting credit in her portfolio is a TV series called Our Flag Means Death. She acted as Blackbeard and a random girl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Her mother, Chelsea Winstanley, is a popular film director and producer.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sometimes people confuse Matewa with her elder sister, Te Kainga o Te Hinekahu.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matewa is a regular school student who is yet to attend college.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1786380922890\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_is_she\"><\/span><strong>How old is she?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Currently, Matewa Kiritapu is 11 years old.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1786380930102\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_does_she_live\"><\/span><strong>Where does she live?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Her main residence is allegedly situated in Point Chevalier, Auckland, New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1786380937893\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_are_her_biological_parents\"><\/span><strong>Who are her biological parents?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>They are identified as Taika Waititi and Chelsea Winstanley.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, Read:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/theodore-barrett-wife\/\">Is The Theodore Barrett Wife Accident Real Or Fake<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/zach-wilson-mom\/\">Zach Wilson Mom<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/michael-rubin-white-party\/\">Michael Rubin White Party<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/nancy-guthrie\/\">Nancy Guthrie Son In Law<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/abbey-gile\/\">Abbey Gile<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/debra-bollman\/\">Debra Bollman<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/caitlin-hutchison\/\">Caitlin Hutchison<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/peter-paul-loughran\/\">Peter Paul Loughran<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/marshall-coben\/\">Marshall Coben<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/derekdemars.com\/blog\/baxter-neal-helson\/\">Baxter Neal Helson<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matewa Kiritapu has garnered a lot of attention as she emerged as a child actress from New Zealand. 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