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Troy Kingi
Troy Kingi is a New Zealand Musician, Actor, Teacher and Scuba Dive Instructor. Kingi most notably stars alongside Stan Walker and Temuera Morrison in the upcoming New Zealand film Mt. Zion

Early life
Kingi was brought up in Rotorua and from a young age was exposed to a very musical family. He attended te Kuirau kohanga reo, Pukeroa oruawhata kohanga and Rotorua Primary school before attending Te Aute college. At the age of 16, Kingi and his family moved north where he completed secondary school at Kerikeri High School.

Music Career
Kingi's first band was in high school called Toll House. The band won the smoke free rockquest in 2005 and went on to perform through out northland. The bands name changed several times from Kingkachoo, Mongolian Death Worm and finally to Full Moon Street. Kingi has continued to collaborate with Blair Millar, long term bassist.

E.P Release
In 2010 Full Moon Street released their first e.p Midnight in the abyss which included the songs


 * 1) Blue Bullet
 * 2) True Love
 * 3) Magician not a Wizard
 * 4) Tastes Like Salt

Mt. Zion
In early 2012, Troy managed to secure an audition for Mt. Zion. He spent 12 weeks shooting in Pukekohe, Auckland. Alongside Stan Walker, Temuera Morrison, Darcy Flavvel and David Wikaira-Paul. It tells the story of a band who wants to be the opening act for an upcoming Bob Marley concert.

Personal Life
Kingi currently lives in the Bay of Islands of New Zealand with his wife Huia and three children. He enjoys spending time with family, helping youth, sports and recreational diving.