Shushila Takao

Shushila Takao (born 4 November 1986) is a New Zealand actress and model. She is best known for her roles in television series such as Tatau, Filthy Rich, and The Shannara Chronicles. Takao was born in Christchurch and raised in Nelson. She has a diverse heritage, being of Māori, Indian, and French descent. In 2015, she played her first major television role as Aumea Vaipiti on the series Tatau, which was set in the Cook Islands and consisted of 8 episodes. She also portrayed the character Ariana in the New Zealand-based drama series Filthy Rich. Additionally, Takao appeared as The Changeling on the American-based television series The Shannara Chronicles.