Frankie Adams (born 3 January 1994) is a Samoan New Zealand actress, best known for her roles as Bobbie Draper in the science fiction television series ''

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'' and as Ula Levi in the prime-time soap opera ''

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Early life and education

Adams was born on 3 January 1994 on the island of Savaii in

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and is the oldest of three daughters. She attended

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Career

Adams's first role, aged 16, was that of

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in the soap opera ''

''. She has also had roles in the television series '' Wentworth'' and in the film ''

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''. In 2016, she was cast as Martian Marine Corps gunnery sergeant Bobbie Draper as part of the main cast in the second season of the U.S. sci-fi television series ''

'', a role she continued through the sixth and final season. In June 2024, Adams was named as part of the cast for the live action version of '' Moana.'' On 23 August, Adams was named in the cast of the film ''The Wrecking Crew.''

Celebrity boxing

Adams participated in a celebrity ''Fight for Life'' charity boxing event, trained by Lolo Heimuli.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* 1994 births Living people New Zealand television actresses New Zealand soap opera actresses Samoan actresses Actresses of Samoan descent Samoan emigrants to New Zealand New Zealand people of Samoan descent Fighters trained by Lolo Heimuli People educated at Auckland Girls' Grammar School 21st-century New Zealand actresses {{NewZealand-actor-stub