Age, Biography and Wiki
Olsen Filipaina (Olsen Orekewa Filipaina) was born on 23 April, 1957 in Kaikohe, New Zealand, is a NZ international rugby league footballer (1957–2022). Discover Olsen Filipaina's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old?
| Popular As |
Olsen Orekewa Filipaina |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
64 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
23 April, 1957 |
| Birthday |
23 April |
| Birthplace |
Kaikohe, New Zealand |
| Date of death |
10 February, 2022 |
| Died Place |
Westmead, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality |
New Zealand
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Olsen Filipaina Height, Weight & Measurements
At 64 years old, Olsen Filipaina height is 184 cm and Weight 130 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
184 cm |
| Weight |
130 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Olsen Filipaina Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Olsen Filipaina worth at the age of 64 years old? Olsen Filipaina’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Olsen Filipaina's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Olsen Filipaina Social Network
Timeline
Olsen Orekewa Filipaina (23 April 1957 – 10 February 2022) was a professional rugby league footballer who represented both New Zealand and Western Samoa.
Filipaina was born in Kaikohe, New Zealand, on 23 April 1957.
His mother was Māori and his father was from Samoa.
He was raised in Māngere, and started his career with the Mangere East Hawks in the Auckland Rugby League competition.
While playing for the Hawks, Filipaina was named the best back in the competition in 1977, before winning the Rothville Trophy as player of the year the following season.
An Auckland representative, Filipaina was part of the Auckland side that defeated Great Britain, Australia and France within the span of 20 days in 1977.
Filipaina was first picked for the New Zealand national rugby league team in 1977, becoming the first junior player from the Hawks to be selected.
He also made six appearances at the 1977 and 1985–1986 editions of the Rugby League World Cup.
He played for the Balmain Tigers, Eastern Suburbs, and North Sydney Bears during his New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) premiership career from 1980 to 1987.
Filipaina moved to Sydney in 1980, joining the Balmain Tigers.
He spent five seasons at the club, playing in 82 games and amassing 225 points.
In 1983 and again in 1985, he was picked for the Kiwis despite playing in the Sydney reserve grade competition.
On both occasions, he played a pivotal role in the Kiwis defeating Australia.
After a one-year spell at the Eastern Suburbs Roosters in 1985, he played for two years with the North Sydney Bears.
During his time in the NSWRL Premiership, Filipaina claimed he suffered from racial abuse and sledging.
He was named the man of the series in 1985.
He eventually retired from the Kiwis in 1987.
In total, Filipaina played in 50 matches for New Zealand, including 28 tests where he scored 108 points.
He captained the team in the 1988 Pacific Cup, as well as its inaugural test match that same year.
Filipaina remained in Sydney after his retirement, living in Ryde.
He worked the same garbage run the Balmain Tigers helped him get when he first moved to Australia.
From this job he received the nickname “The Galloping Garbo” during his playing days.
He later captained Ryde-Eastwood to victory in the inaugural Metropolitan Cup final in 1990.
Another son, John, was arrested in 2006 and charged with robbery.
In mid-January 2022, Filipaina was admitted to Westmead Hospital with a stomach infection.
His condition slowly deteriorated and he died of kidney failure on 10 February 2022, 72 days short of his 65th birthday.
Filipaina was named one of New Zealand Rugby League's "Legends of League" in 2007.
As of 2010, his 108 points places him sixth on the point scoring list.
Filipaina subsequently changed his national representation to Western Samoa, his father's country of origin.
His biography, The Big O: The Life and Times of Olsen Filipaina, was published in April 2020 and recounted the racial abuse he endured throughout his career.
Filipaina was the son of a Samoan boxer and a Maori mother.
He was born in Kaikohe, New Zealand.
He has five children: Louise, John, Alysha, Quin and Jazmine, and five grandchildren: Tamati, Matahi, Ignatius, Kaimana and Octavia.
Two of his brothers, Jerry and Alf, are involved in politics in Auckland.
Filipaina's son, Quin, played in the Harold Matthews Cup side for the Tigers.
