Person

Alex King

Acting

Biography

Alexandra "Alex" King is a prominent New Zealand actress, Māori broadcaster, and singer. The daughter of famed comedian and mental health advocate Mike King, she forged her own highly successful path in broadcasting as an announcer for Flava Radio and co-host of Mai FM's Mai Home Run. Transitioning to a full-time acting career, she competed as a standout finalist on multiple seasons of Celebrity Treasure Island. She stars as Dr. Isabella "Izzy" Ropata (niece of the legendary Hone Ropata) on New Zealand's iconic soap opera Shortland Street, earning her a nomination for TV Screen Personality of the Year at the New Zealand Screen Awards.