Charles Teritahi Mauu, known professionally as Charles Mauu, was born in 1918 into an aristocratic Tahitian family and became a notable singer and songwriter of Polynesian music and actor. His cinematic career began in 1937 with the film L'Île de corail. In the 1950s, Mauu ventured to Hollywood, appearing in films such as "Chanson païenne" and "Un Américain à Paris". His musical career saw him produce notable works under various labels. In 1954, Mauu released the songs "Café au Lait" and "Vahine Anamite", which became classics of Polynesian music. He continued to record with his group The Royal Polynesians, releasing albums like Tamuré! Tahiti! in 1963 and Polynesia! in 1990. Mauu's contributions were recognized posthumously with a commemorative stamp by the French Polynesian postal service in 2001.
