Robbie Magasiva, also a well-known actor, dedicated a post on Instagram to his brother.
"Shortland Street has given me a platform for what I want to do and a realisation that acting is what makes me happiest. Those who ring between 4pm and 9pm on weekdays will speak to a Kidsline buddy. "I always knew he'd end up doing this and have a high profile. This is a service for people who may be thinking about suicide, or those who are concerned about family or friends. I love what I do and Pua loves what he does.
"In fact, Tanu says he's so used to being asked to take a photo of his twin when they're out that he's become a good photographer. "Boasting a CV packed with stage and screen roles, Pua says he's happy to stay on "I want to be the next Chris Warner," he jokes, referring to the role actor Michael Galvin has played almost continuously since 1992.
My heart breaks for your aiga Blakely put up a post of a broken heart on Instagram, while Whippy wrote: "I'll never forget that beautiful smile brother. He is known for being part of the Naked Samoans comedy troupe and for his role as Dr Maxwell Avia on Auckland-based Robbie flew to Wellington to be with his family after Pua was found dead in the city on Saturday. I’ll never forget that beautiful smile brother. In a statement provided to the Herald this afternoon a spokesperson for the late actor's family - including twin brother Tanu and actor brother Robbie - thanked the public. The post comes almost a week after 38-year-old Magasiva was found dead at an address in the Wellington central business district in the early hours of Saturday morning. It's what he's been heading to all his life.
Shortland Street star Pua Magasiva and his twin brother Tanu reveal their unbreakable bond, and remind us of the importance of family. My heart breaks for your aiga [family]. "I can't remember a time when Tanu wasn't there for me," adds the 35-year-old, who's best known for his long-running role as nice-guy nurse Vinnie Kruse.As the twins laugh and joke their way through our interview, it's clear they're close. "I've always been the extrovert – the show-off of the family – while Tanu hates being centre of attention," admits Pua.Tanu, who started his own building firm 18 months ago, admits he's not surprised at his twin's choice of career or his success. "Pua's family members are in the acute stage of grief and are not in a place to comment at this time other than to acknowledge the public outpouring of love for Pua and to thank all those who've expressed their condolences and offered their support," the statement said.On Friday morning, Magasiva's wife Lizz Sadler posted a photo on Instagram from Wellington airport saying 'arrived'.The pair travelled to Bali last month to celebrate their first wedding anniversary.The shock of his death continues to send shockwaves around the world.Cheeky Pua.
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