Born on June 1, 1984 in Rotorua, New Zealand. In 2003 Troy studied at The Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand where he developed his passion for music. His first major acting role was in coming of age kiwi movie "Mt Zion" (2013). Troy currently lives in the Bay of Islands of New Zealand with his wife Huia and soon to be four children. He enjoys spending time with family, helping youth, sports and recreational diving.