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Manu Tetanui is a fictional character portrayed by Chris Alosio in the TV series Surviving Summer.
They appear in 16 episodes out of a total of 18 aired so far
The character of Manu Tetanui is mainly associated with Ari Gibson and Marlon Sousa.

Manu Tetanui

by Chris Alosio

character

Episodes16

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    Exile
    episode S1.E1 june 2022
    Wild child Summer tries to settle into sleepy Shorehaven and meets young surfer Ari, who's on the mend from a serious injury but ready to compete.
  • 7.2
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    Big Plans
    episode S1.E2 june 2022
    Summer plots her escape. Tensions between Ari and Marlon boil over after a competition. Summer helps Ari through a side effect of his accident.
  • 7.3
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    Training Day
    episode S1.E3 june 2022
    Surf coach Manu finds a way for Ari to train and get him back in the waves. Despite their differences, Poppy and Summer somehow bond on their boards
  • 7.4
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    Shame
    episode S1.E4 june 2022
    The crew heads to Jackson Bay for a major competition. Summer stirs up drama with a revealing game that brings Ari and Marlon's friendship to the brink.
  • 7.5
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    Keep the Sponsors Happy
    episode S1.E5 june 2022
    Bodhi might catch her big break with a new sponsor - if Marlon doesn't ruin her shot. Poppy and Ari share a moment after a late-night training session.
  • 7.3
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    No Pressure
    episode S1.E6 june 2022
    Ari and Bodhi try to hold their own against surfing pros - and among VIPs at a party. Summer helps Ari with his secret but wants him to seek real help.
  • 7.5
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    For Laynah
    episode S1.E7 june 2022
    Poppy, with her mother's memory in mind, serves as the team captain during an event against rival surf clubs, Marlon starts to weigh his options.
  • 7.4
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    Stairway
    episode S1.E8 june 2022
    Marlon wants to impress his new pals by surfing a notorious break, and Ari joins him. Summer gets desperate after getting an update about her stay.
  • 8.4
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    Go
    episode S1.E9 june 2022
    Poppy mingles with a rival surfer. Ari and Summer sneak into the Jarrah Island competition together. Marlon must decide where his loyalty lies.
  • 7.3
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    Stay
    episode S1.E10 june 2022
    Margot arrives to bring Summer home, while the crew tries to qualify for the state team. Bodhi gets in trouble during her heat. Ari makes a choice.
  • 7.8
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    Selection
    episode S2.E1 september 2023
    Ready to show off new skills, Summer returns to Shorehaven on the eve of state team tryouts. But she finds she's not the only one bringing surprises.
  • 8.2
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    Team Bonding
    episode S2.E2 september 2023
    Tough new coach Elo puts the team through their paces. When Summer hosts a barbecue, a few impulsive decisions turn a quiet night into a rager.
  • 8.1
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    Wait For It
    episode S2.E3 september 2023
    With her plans at risk, Summer buckles down to show how serious she is about competing. Bodhi goes on a date with an intriguing surfer from out of town.
  • 8.3
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    Purge
    episode S2.E5 september 2023
    A kiss gives Poppy a lot to think about while Bax tries to get Summer's mind off her problems. Tensions boil over among the team at surf camp.
  • 8.5
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    I Promise
    episode S2.E6 september 2023
    Struggling to be honest with Wren, Ari ends up throwing her a birthday party, where a pitcher of special punch gets Poppy and Summer into trouble.
  • 8.7
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    Suck It Up
    episode S2.E7 september 2023
    Unexpected truths emerge at Nationals, where the team fights to move past their drama and ride into the finals. Wren lays her cards on the table.