VICKY HAUGHTON (Hira Mata) is a multi-talented performer who works professionally as an actress, singer and dancer, and was, for ten years, a member of Auckland’s Mercury Theater. Her extensive list of credits includes performances in a wide variety of dramas, musicals and operas including, "Oliver," "The King and I," "The Sound of Music," "Chicago," "South Pacific," "Carmen," and "Faust" among others. She also played the lead in the theatrical productions of "Peter Pan," "Judy," "Gypsy" and "West Side Story."

Vicky is also a nationally recognized choreographer and has orchestrated a number of New Zealand productions including "My Fair Lady" and most recently "Into the Woods." She has performed in television song and dance shows and acted in many New Zealand feature films, including "Whale Rider," "Jubilee," "In Touch FM," "Jack Be Nimble’," "Rapa Nui" and "Every Woman’s Dream."

Vicky was nominated for a New Zealand Film Award as Best Actress for her performance in HER MAJESTY.