Mark Ruka

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Contributor Mark Ruka
Gender Male
Nationality Maori
Functions Actor, Director, Performer
Notes Mark is a graduate of Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School with iwi affiliations to Ngāpuhi and Raukawa. Mark has performed extensively on stage working for award winning production companies including Tawata, Taki Rua, Silo and ATC. As a screen actor Mark has worked with international filmmakers including Taika Waititi, Lee Tamahori, Vincent Ward, Roger Donaldson and Alison Maclean. Mark is co-director, writer and producer of TeNati Indigenous, an independent film company based in NZ and Tahiti. TeNati's core aim is to support emerging indigenous actors, writers and directors across film TV and doc. Toi Whakaari graduate (2002). Interview with Mark Ruka published in Time Out 4/2/2006, page 4. (Time Out is probably a magazine attached to the NZ Herald).
Events
  • A Streetcar Named Desire, Q Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 25 August 2017
  • Cellfish, Q Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 8 March 2017
  • Le Sud, Settlers Festival Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand, 8 October 2010
  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 1 June 2010
  • Le Sud, Tauranga, Tauranga, New Zealand, 22 October 2009
  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 5 August 2009
  • Station To Station, Herald Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 1 July 2009
  • Le Sud, Lake Wanaka Centre, Wānaka, New Zealand, 2009
  • Te Karakia, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 27 February 2008
  • Take Me Out, Silo Theatre, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 August 2006
  • This Is How It Goes, Silo Theatre, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand, 1 February 2006
  • The Prophet, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 12 March 2004
  • The Prophet, New Zealand, , New Zealand, 2004
  • Play 2.03, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 9 July 2003
  • Te Ao Marama - The Awakening World, Te Whaea National Dance and Drama Centre, Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand, 20 February 2003
  • The Prophet, Victoria University of Wellington, Studio 77, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 2002

Actor

  • A Streetcar Named Desire, Q Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 25 August 2017
  • Le Sud, Settlers Festival Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand, 8 October 2010
  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 1 June 2010
  • Le Sud, Tauranga, Tauranga, New Zealand, 22 October 2009
  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 5 August 2009
  • Station To Station, Herald Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 1 July 2009
  • Le Sud, Lake Wanaka Centre, Wānaka, New Zealand, 2009
  • Te Karakia, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 27 February 2008
  • Take Me Out, Silo Theatre, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 August 2006
  • This Is How It Goes, Silo Theatre, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand, 1 February 2006
  • The Prophet, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 12 March 2004
  • The Prophet, New Zealand, , New Zealand, 2004
  • Play 2.03, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 9 July 2003
  • Te Ao Marama - The Awakening World, Te Whaea National Dance and Drama Centre, Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand, 20 February 2003
  • The Prophet, Victoria University of Wellington, Studio 77, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 2002

Performer

  • Cellfish, Q Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 8 March 2017

Olivia Robinson - Actor

  • Le Sud, Settlers Festival Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand, 8 October 2010
  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 1 June 2010
  • Le Sud, Tauranga, Tauranga, New Zealand, 22 October 2009
  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 5 August 2009
  • Le Sud, Lake Wanaka Centre, Wānaka, New Zealand, 2009
  • Te Ao Marama - The Awakening World, Te Whaea National Dance and Drama Centre, Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand, 20 February 2003

Dave Armstrong - Playwright

  • Le Sud, Settlers Festival Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand, 8 October 2010
  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 1 June 2010
  • Le Sud, Tauranga, Tauranga, New Zealand, 22 October 2009
  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 5 August 2009
  • Le Sud, Lake Wanaka Centre, Wānaka, New Zealand, 2009

Nick Dunbar - Actor

  • Le Sud, Settlers Festival Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand, 8 October 2010
  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 1 June 2010
  • Le Sud, Tauranga, Tauranga, New Zealand, 22 October 2009
  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 5 August 2009
  • Le Sud, Lake Wanaka Centre, Wānaka, New Zealand, 2009

Miriama McDowell - Actor, Performer, Writer

  • Cellfish, Q Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 8 March 2017
  • Te Karakia, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 27 February 2008
  • The Prophet, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 12 March 2004
  • Te Ao Marama - The Awakening World, Te Whaea National Dance and Drama Centre, Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand, 20 February 2003
  • The Prophet, Victoria University of Wellington, Studio 77, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 2002

Heather O'Carroll - Actor

  • Le Sud, Settlers Festival Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand, 8 October 2010
  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 1 June 2010
  • Le Sud, Tauranga, Tauranga, New Zealand, 22 October 2009
  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 5 August 2009
  • Le Sud, Lake Wanaka Centre, Wānaka, New Zealand, 2009

Gavin Rutherford - Actor

  • Le Sud, Settlers Festival Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand, 8 October 2010
  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 1 June 2010
  • Le Sud, Tauranga, Tauranga, New Zealand, 22 October 2009
  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 5 August 2009
  • Le Sud, Lake Wanaka Centre, Wānaka, New Zealand, 2009

Hone Kouka - Director, Dramaturg/e, Playwright

  • Te Karakia, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 27 February 2008
  • The Prophet, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 12 March 2004
  • The Prophet, New Zealand, , New Zealand, 2004
  • The Prophet, Victoria University of Wellington, Studio 77, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 2002

Jarod Rawiri - Actor

  • Take Me Out, Silo Theatre, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 August 2006
  • The Prophet, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 12 March 2004
  • Te Ao Marama - The Awakening World, Te Whaea National Dance and Drama Centre, Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand, 20 February 2003
  • The Prophet, Victoria University of Wellington, Studio 77, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 2002

Jason Te Kare - Actor, Director, Writer

  • Cellfish, Q Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 8 March 2017
  • The Prophet, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 12 March 2004
  • Te Ao Marama - The Awakening World, Te Whaea National Dance and Drama Centre, Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand, 20 February 2003
  • The Prophet, Victoria University of Wellington, Studio 77, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 2002

James Winter - Actor

  • Le Sud, Settlers Festival Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand, 8 October 2010
  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 1 June 2010
  • Le Sud, Tauranga, Tauranga, New Zealand, 22 October 2009
  • Le Sud, Lake Wanaka Centre, Wānaka, New Zealand, 2009

Fasitua Amosa - Actor

Shane Bosher - Director

Tanea Heke - Actor

  • The Prophet, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 12 March 2004
  • The Prophet, New Zealand, , New Zealand, 2004

Jennifer Lal - Lighting Designer

  • Te Karakia, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 27 February 2008
  • The Prophet, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 12 March 2004

Andrew McMillan - Composer, Lighting Designer, Sound Designer

  • Take Me Out, Silo Theatre, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 August 2006
  • This Is How It Goes, Silo Theatre, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand, 1 February 2006

Nina Nawalowalo - Director

  • The Prophet, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 12 March 2004
  • The Prophet, New Zealand, , New Zealand, 2004

Conrad Newport - Director

  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 5 August 2009
  • Le Sud, Lake Wanaka Centre, Wānaka, New Zealand, 2009

Paul O'Brien - Lighting Designer

  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 5 August 2009
  • The Prophet, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 12 March 2004

Jeffrey Szusterman - Actor, Director

  • Take Me Out, Silo Theatre, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 August 2006
  • This Is How It Goes, Silo Theatre, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand, 1 February 2006

Kirk Torrance - Actor, Director

  • Te Ao Marama - The Awakening World, Te Whaea National Dance and Drama Centre, Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand, 20 February 2003
  • The Prophet, Victoria University of Wellington, Studio 77, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 2002

David Van Horn - Actor

  • Take Me Out, Silo Theatre, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 August 2006
  • Play 2.03, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 9 July 2003

John Verryt - Set Designer

Elizabeth Whiting - Costume Designer

  • Take Me Out, Silo Theatre, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 August 2006
  • This Is How It Goes, Silo Theatre, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand, 1 February 2006

Marie Louise Williams - Actor

  • Te Ao Marama - The Awakening World, Te Whaea National Dance and Drama Centre, Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand, 20 February 2003
  • The Prophet, Victoria University of Wellington, Studio 77, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 2002

Edwin Wright - Actor

  • Take Me Out, Silo Theatre, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 August 2006
  • Play 2.03, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 9 July 2003

Inaki Allorbe - Climber

David Alonso - Climber

Andre Anderson - Adminstrator: Business Manager

Caroline Armstrong - Producer

  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 5 August 2009

Kevin Baddiley - Mentor

Paul Barrett - Actor

  • Take Me Out, Silo Theatre, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 August 2006

Albert Belz - Playwright

  • Te Karakia, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 27 February 2008

Mia Blake - Actor

Jules Bloxham - Graphic Designer

Gisella Carr - Stage Manager

Kip Chapman - Actor

  • Play 2.03, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 9 July 2003

Claire Chitham - Actor

  • Play 2.03, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 9 July 2003

Simon Coleman - Set Designer

Nigel Collins - Actor

Sacha Copland - Actor

Nick Creech - Actor

Tony De Goldi - Set Designer

  • Te Karakia, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 27 February 2008

Emma Deakin - Actor

Oliver Driver - Director

  • Play 2.03, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 9 July 2003

Dominic Duffy - Climber

Nigel Edgecombe - Lighting Operator/Technician

Marc Edwards - Technician

  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 5 August 2009

Merewyn Ellis - Climber

Pipi Ayesha Evans - Actor

Gareth Farr - Musician

Jeremy Fern - Lighting Designer

  • Take Me Out, Silo Theatre, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 August 2006

Tim Foley - Actor

  • Te Karakia, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 27 February 2008

Barnaby Fredric - Actor

  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 5 August 2009

Janine Gainsford - Production Manager, Voice Coach

Steve Gallagher - Sound Designer

  • Te Karakia, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 27 February 2008

Michael Galvin - Actor, Playwright

Adam Gardiner - Actor

  • Play 2.03, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 9 July 2003

Ross Gibbs - Set Designer

  • The Prophet, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 12 March 2004

Andrew Gibson - Technician

Brad Gledhill - Designer

  • Play 2.03, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 9 July 2003

Tanemahuta Gray - Director

Tiahuia Gray - Kuia Performer

Angela Green - Actor

Arlo Green - Actor

Richard Greenberg - Playwright

  • Take Me Out, Silo Theatre, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 August 2006

Jonny Hair - Actor

  • Play 2.03, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 9 July 2003

Jane Hakaraia - Lighting Designer, Set Designer

  • Cellfish, Q Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 8 March 2017

Craig Hall - Actor

  • Take Me Out, Silo Theatre, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 August 2006

Craig Hanham - Technician

Sonia Hardie - Stage Manager

  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 5 August 2009

Reihana Haronga - Actor

Rosella Hart - Actor

Ani Heta - Poi Specialist

Lynley Hill - Climber

Waimihi Hotere - Actor

  • The Prophet, Victoria University of Wellington, Studio 77, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 2002

Toni Huata - Actor

Youra Hwang - Stage Manager

  • Cellfish, Q Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 8 March 2017

Te Puoho Katene - Actor

Timothy Kaye - Wardrobe Assistant

Brian King - Set Designer

  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 5 August 2009

Tama Kirikiri - Actor

Neil LaBute - Playwright

Michelle Langstone - Actor

  • Play 2.03, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 9 July 2003

Stacey Leilua - Actor

  • Play 2.03, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 9 July 2003

Sean Lynch - Lighting Designer

Elisa Mackel - Actor

Jerome Matthews - Actor

  • Take Me Out, Silo Theatre, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 August 2006

Warren Maxwell - Sound Designer

  • The Prophet, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 12 March 2004

Paul McLaney - Sound Designer

Paul McLaughlin - Actor

  • Te Karakia, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 27 February 2008

Simon McMillan - Technical Manager

Stephanie McMillan - Actor, Costume Maker

Nathan Meister - Actor

  • Play 2.03, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 9 July 2003

Renee Moeau - Actor

Rob Mokaraka - Writer

  • Cellfish, Q Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 8 March 2017

Jodie Molloy - Actor, Playwright

  • Play 2.03, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 9 July 2003

Colin Moy - Director

  • Play 2.03, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 9 July 2003

Bridget Nawalowalo - Costume Maker

Clare Needham - Production Assistant

Emily O'Brien - Actor

  • Play 2.03, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 9 July 2003

Mike O'Brien - Climber

David O'Donnell - Director

  • Te Karakia, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 27 February 2008

Ryan O'Kane - Actor

Tipene O'Regan - Kaumātua Performer

Morgana O'Reilly - Actor

Jamie Ogilvie - Climbing Director

Tii Pasene - Costume Maker

Stephen Paul - Lighting Operator/Technician, Sound Operator/Engineer

  • Cellfish, Q Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 8 March 2017

Marisa Pene - Actor

Greg Penfold - Actor

Toni Potter - Actor

Antonia Prebble - Actor

Thomas Press - Sound Designer

  • Cellfish, Q Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 8 March 2017

Mikaere Raimona - Actor

Donogh Rees - Actor

  • Te Karakia, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 27 February 2008

Cameron Rhodes - Director

Jenny Ritchie - Actor

Martyn Roberts - Lighting Designer

Ilona Rodgers - Actor

Glen Ruske - Sound Designer

Richard Samuel - Actor

Kristin Seth - Costume Designer

  • Cellfish, Q Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 8 March 2017

Alexandra Sim - Actor

Nic Smillie - Costume Designer

  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 5 August 2009

Miriama Smith - Actor

  • Play 2.03, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 9 July 2003

Roy Snow - Actor

Chris Stewart - Actor

  • Play 2.03, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 9 July 2003

Jacques Strauss - Actor, Playwright

  • Play 2.03, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 9 July 2003

Rawiri Taiaki - Actor

Suzanne Tamaki - Costume Designer

Te Ao Marama Partners - Writer

Elizabeth Tierney - Performer

Calvin Tuteao - Actor

  • Te Karakia, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 27 February 2008

Aidee Walker - Actor

  • Play 2.03, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 9 July 2003

Maria Walker - Actor

  • The Prophet, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 12 March 2004

Rachael Walker - Designer

  • Play 2.03, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 9 July 2003

Alasdair Watson - Climber

Nicole Whippy - Actor

Tennessee Williams - Playwright

Sara Wiseman - Actor

Andy Wong - Actor

  • Take Me Out, Silo Theatre, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 August 2006

Creative New Zealand (Creative NZ)

  • Cellfish, Q Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 8 March 2017
  • Te Karakia, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 27 February 2008
  • This Is How It Goes, Silo Theatre, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand, 1 February 2006
  • The Prophet, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 12 March 2004

Silo Theatre

Taki Rua Productions

  • Te Karakia, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 27 February 2008
  • The Prophet, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 12 March 2004
  • The Prophet, New Zealand, , New Zealand, 2004

Armstrong Creative

  • Le Sud, Settlers Festival Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand, 8 October 2010
  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 5 August 2009

New Zealand International Festival of the Arts

  • Te Karakia, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 27 February 2008
  • The Prophet, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 12 March 2004

2nd Unit ATC (Auckland)

  • Play 2.03, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 9 July 2003

Auckland Arts Festival

  • Cellfish, Q Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 8 March 2017

Downstage Theatre Company (Wellington)

  • Le Sud, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 5 August 2009

Foundation North

  • Cellfish, Q Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 8 March 2017

Lindauer

Media1

Omnigraphics

Passenger

Playmarket

  • Cellfish, Q Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 8 March 2017

Stella Artois

T.O.A Productions

  • Cellfish, Q Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 8 March 2017

Te Ao Marama Partners

The Lion Foundation

  • Te Karakia, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 27 February 2008

Todd Corporation

  • The Prophet, Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand, 12 March 2004

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