Frankie Adams
New Zealand-Samoan actress
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Frankie Adams (born 3 January 1994) is a Samoan New Zealand 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.[2]
Early life and education
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 One Thousand Ropes.[8]
In 2016, she was cast as Martian Marine Corps gunnery sergeant Bobbie Draper[9] as part of the main cast in the second season of the U.S. sci-fi television series The Expanse, a role she continued through the sixth and final season.[10][11][12]
In June 2024, Adams was named as part of the cast for the live action version of Moana.[13] On 23 August, Adams was named in the cast of the film The Wrecking Crew.[14]
In 2025, Adams was cast as Leilani Tupuola in the first-person shooter video game Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.[15]
Other ventures
Celebrity boxing
Adams participated in a celebrity Fight for Life charity boxing event, trained by Lolo Heimuli.[16]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | One Thousand Ropes | Ilisa | |
| 2018 | Mortal Engines | Yasmina Rashid | |
| 2023 | Next Goal Wins | Frangipani | |
| 2026 | The Wrecking Crew | Nani | |
| Moana † | Sina | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2015 | Shortland Street | Ula Levi | 278 episodes |
| 2016 | Wentworth | Tasha Goodwin | 2 episodes |
| 2017–2022 | The Expanse | Roberta 'Bobbie' W. Draper | Main cast (seasons 2–6) |
| 2021 | The Panthers | Tessa | Miniseries |
| 2023 | The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart | Candy Blue | Miniseries |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | Leilani "50/50" Tupuola |
