Name

Jay

Series

Series 4 and 5

Tribe

The Technos

Biography

Jay is RAM's general in the Technos and is renowned and respected for his brilliant strategies and practical thinking.

He supervises all security matters for the Technos and ground operations in the city.

Jay hopes the Technos can use their technical expertise and skills to build a better world and his relationship with RAM is sometimes marked with tension as Jay senses RAM's ultimate vision may be different to his own...

Cast Member

Name

James Napier

Birthday

24th March 1982

Interests

James likes to play the guitar, singing and practices Tae Kwon Do

Biography

James has had a wide range of acting experience and has had many roles in television prior to his main role in Tribe Series 4. He is known to many for a major role in TV's long-running soap, "Shortland Street" and "Being Eve"

Name

Ram

Series

Series 4 and 5

Tribe

The Technos

Biography

Eccentric and brilliant in equal measure - RAM is the undisputed leader of the Technos.

A childhood prodigy, everyone recognises RAM as a visionary and genius - none more than himself. With his disability he faces challenges and he is also a hypochondriac, a little paranoid, and has an explosive temper but his followers believe these are outweighed by his mathematical, technical and computer skills.

He is ruthless but rewards loyalty and performance. RAM has a dream which he is determined to realise - but will it turn into a nightmare for everyone else?

Cast Member

Name

Tom Hern

Birthday

10th December 1984

Interests

Tom enjoys playing the guitar, rapping and singing.

Biography

Tom has a wide range of acting experience in television and the theatre.

Previously, Tom has been a presenter on television's "What Now?" series.

Tom in his spare time enjoys music and is an accomplished singer, musician and writer.

Name

Ved

Series

Series 4

Tribe

The Technos

Biography

As younger brother to Jay, many think VED has a lot to live up to - but he is determined to lead his own life and is very different to Jay. Unlike steady Jay, VED is impulsive, headstrong, stubborn and unpredictable - this leads him into troubles at times.

He enjoys wielding power and female company but is dismissive of "virts" (non-Technos). Second only to RAM in computer skills and technical competence, VED is inspired by RAM, who seems more of an influence and role model than Jay is for him. VED is a rebel with a cause.!

Cast Member

Name

Dan Weekes

Birthday

22nd August 1987

Interests

Dan enjoys playing rugby and softball and his favourite actor is Tom Hanks.

Biography

Dan was 15 years old in Tribe 4 and has had previous acting experience on television and the stage.

Name

Java

Series

Series 4 and 5

Tribe

The Technos

Biography

As one of RAM's "girls", JAVA exercises great influence within the Technos. She is loyal and protective of RAM, appreciating all he has done for her. JAVA is also respected on her own merits - she has excellent computer skills but is mostly admired (and feared) as a ruthless warrior with great fighting skills.

This has led JAVA to accompany Jay on many ground operations - and she has developed quite an attraction for Jay. Should she chase Jay or stay with RAM? A face from the past threatens to shadow the future of JAVA and her sister, SIVA...

Cast Member

Name

Megan Alatini

Birthday

29th September 1976

Interests

Megan is a keen netball player and has represented New Zealand in Touch Rugby. She also loves to sing especially with her sisters Meryl and Monique.

Biography

Megan comes from a family with a tradition in the entertainment industry and is herself a very talented singer, previously being in Kiwi chart-toppers "Truebliss".

Megan has appeared in other television roles including Shortland Street, Young Hercules and various television commercials.

Name

Siva

Series

Series 4 and 5

Tribe

The Technos

Biography

Like her sister, JAVA, Siva is betrothed as one of RAM's "girls" and carries considerable influence in the Technos. But unlike JAVA, Siva is not content with this - she fears RAM for his anger and jealousy and doesn't like being anybody's "property".

Siva is looking for genuine love with the guy of her dreams - this isn't RAM. But she is loyal to RAM for what he has done for her and will defend him. With good computer skills and hand-to-hand fighting, SIVA often leads ground operations for the Technos.

She and JAVA sometimes argue about RAM and what to do - but they are united in loathing and contempt for someone from their past who may threaten their futures....

Cast Member

Name

Monique Cassie

Birthday

20th August 1979

Interests

Monique enjoys hairbraiding and hanging out with friends. She also likes playing Netball and Touch Rugby.

Biography

Monique portrays Java's sister on screen in Tribe 4 and in real life, is sister to Megan Alatini and Meryl Cassie.

Monique is a very talented singer and dancer. She has had various roles in Hercules, Xena, and Shortland Street.

Name

Charlie

Series

Series 4

Tribe

Mallrats

Biography

For such a young boy, Charlie has been through a great deal since the virus. The traumas he has experienced have left him scarred and taught him and his sister, MOUSE, how to survive at all costs.

They share a very close bond and Charlie is protective of Mouse. Charlie distrusts strangers and it will take time for him to feel safe and accept others. Charlie is genuine - what you see is what you get - and enjoys light-hearted mischief-making; even if the receivers of this aren't as appreciative!

Cast Member

Name

Charlie Samau

Biography

Charley is a natural actor and loves to be on stage. The Tribe is his first core cast role.

Name

Sammy

Series

Series 4 and 5

Tribe

The Mallrats

Biography

Sammy is a simple boy but Mouse certainly teaches him a thing or two. He's quite happy to follow her around and she helps him voice his own opinions. He's always keen and eager to help people and likes to feel important.

Cast Member

Name

Lucas Hayward

Interests

Lucas enjoys playing computer games and spending time with friends.

Biography

Lucas is one of the youngest cast members. He has had extra roles on The Tribe before.

Name

Patch

Series

Series 4

Tribe

The Wrecking Crew / Mallrats

Biography

Patch is brought into The Tribe by Pride. They are old friends. Patch is a smart cookie and knows lots of technical things about computers and seems to know a little about everything.

Cast Member

Name

Morgan Palmer Hubbard

Birthday

30th July 1983

Interests

Morgan enjoys music, writing, and fashion and design.

Biography

Morgan has has had previous experience on both stage and screen. He has been in various television commercials and starred in "Wild Blue"

Name

Mega

Series

Series 4 and 5

Tribe

The Technos

Biography

Mega is one of Ram's right hand men. He controls all the intricate electrics of the city and is a computer whizz. He is very focussed with anything he does and won't be distracted. At the end of Tribe 4 he helps defeat Ram with the Mallrats. But his intentions are unclear. Is he a baddy or a goody... time will tell.

Cast Member

Name

Calen Maiava-Paris

Birthday

3rd June 1983

Interests

Drawing, reading, skating

Biography

Calen joined the cast of the Tribe in series 4. Before The Tribe Calen has been involved in a few short films including one called "The Hibiscus".

Calen was born and bred in Wellington. He pursues a range of and interests, including skateboarding, reading and lots of artwork.

Calen is an avid artist and would one day like to work for a special effects company.