Frankie Adams


Frankie Adams is a New Zealand-Samoan actress, best known for her roles as Bobbie Draper in the science fiction television series The Expanse and as Ula Levi in the prime-time soap opera Shortland Street.

Early life

Adams was born on the island of Savaii in Samoa and is the oldest of three daughters. She attended Auckland Girls Grammar School.

Career

Adams's first role, aged 16, was that of Ula Levi in the soap opera Shortland Street. She has also had roles in the television series Wentworth and in the film 1000 Ropes.
In 2016, she was cast as the marine Bobbie Draper as part of the main cast in the second season of the U.S. sci-fi television series The Expanse, a role she has continued throughout the fourth season and beyond.

Boxing

As a boxer, Adams has participated in a Fight for Life charity boxing event, trained by Lolo Heimuli.

Filmography

Film

Television