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Rena Owen

Actress | Writer | Producer

Rena Owen's electrifying lead performance in the New Zealand (NZ) cult-classic feature film, Once Were Warriors, garnered her universal rave reviews and multiple international Best Actress Awards. Lindsay Shelton of the NZFC declared her to be, "The pre-eminent cinema Actress of her generation". David Denby stated... See full bio »

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2013/I The Well (filming)
Claire
 
2012 The Straits (TV series)
Kitty Montebello
– Fatherhood (2012) … Kitty Montebello
– Dead Reckoning (2012) … Kitty Montebello
– The Big Mistake (2012) … Kitty Montebello
– Poison (2012) … Kitty Montebello
– The Price (2012) … Kitty Montebello
See all 10 episodes »
 
2011 Snitch
Judge Irwin
 
2011 Alyce Kills
Danielle
 
2009-2011 East West 101 (TV series)
Mere Hahunga
– The Price of Salvation (2011) … Mere Hahunga
– Ice in the Veins (2009) … Mere Hahunga
 
2011 Shortland Street (TV series)
Hine Ryan
– Episode #20.13 (2011) … Hine Ryan
– Episode #20.12 (2011) … Hine Ryan
– Episode #20.7 (2011) … Hine Ryan
– Episode #20.6 (2011) … Hine Ryan
– Episode #20.5 (2011) … Hine Ryan
See all 8 episodes »
 
2009 Spout (short)
Oma
 
2009 Fear Clinic (TV series)
Brett's Mom
– Hydrophobia (2009) … Brett's Mom
 
2009 Prison Break: The Final Break (video)
Shu C.O.
 
2009 Prison Break (TV series)
SHU C.O.
– Free (2009) … SHU C.O.
 
2009 Veronika Decides to Die
Nurse Josephine
 
2009 Piece of My Heart (TV movie)
Kat
 
2008 Amusement
Psychiatrist
 
2008 A Beautiful Life
Sam
 
2008 Ocean of Pearls
Anna Berisha
 
2008 Finding Red Cloud
Barfly
 
2006 The Horrible Flowers
Linda
 
2006 Leela (short)
Mother
 
2006 The Iron Man
Dolores
 
2005 Freezerburn
Lee
 
2005 Mee-Shee: The Water Giant
'Crazy' Norma
 
2005 The Crow: Wicked Prayer
Mary
 
2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Nee Alavar
 
2005 Star Wars: Republic Commando (Video Game)
Taun We (voice) / RAS Ship Computer (voice)
 
2004 Pear ta ma 'on maf
Warrior Woman
 
2003 Nemesis Game
Emily Gray
 
2003 Red Zone
Mac's Mom
 
2002 Angel (TV series)
Dinza
– Ground State (2002) … Dinza
 
2002 sIDney (short)
Clarissa
 
2002 Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Taun We (voice)
 
2001 Soul Assassin
Karina
 
2001 A.I. Artificial Intelligence
Ticket Taker
 
2001 Gideon's Crossing (TV series)
Tara the Surgeon
– Flashpoint (2001) … Tara the Surgeon
 
2000 Dark Knight (TV series)
Rock Witch
– Golden Bird (2000) … Rock Witch
 
2000 Mary Kay Letourneau: All American Girl (TV movie)
Soona Fualaau
 
2000 Her Iliad
Lena
 
1999 What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
Beth Heke
 
1999 I'll Make You Happy
Mickie
 
1999 9 Across (short)
 
1996-1998 Adrenalin Junkies (TV series)
Macy Fields
– God's Greatest Gift (1998) … Macy Fields
– When People Love You (1998) … Macy Fields
– True Colours (1998) … Macy Fields
– Boy Scout (1998) … Macy Fields
– Wants and Needs (1998) … Macy Fields
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1998 When Love Comes Along
Katie
 
1998 Dance Me to My Song
Rix
 
1996 G.P. (TV series)
Hilary Harper
– Fire and Water (1996) … Hilary Harper
 
1995 High Tide (TV series)
Cara Gibson
– Regarding Joey (1995) … Cara Gibson
 
1995 The Call Up
Emily Broughton
 
1995 Savage Play
Takiora
 
1994 Once Were Warriors
Beth Heke
 
1994 Rapa Nui
Hitirenga
 
1994 Hinekaro Goes on a Picnic and Blows Up Another Obelisk (short)
Hinekaro
 
1990-1991 Shark in the Park (TV series)
Ngaire
– A Little Help for My Friend (1991) … Ngaire
– All Sorts (1991) … Ngaire
– Et Tu, Brute (1991) … Ngaire
– Give a Dog a Bad Name (1991) … Ngaire
– Loyalties (1991) … Ngaire
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1990 Betty's Bunch (TV series)
Shirley Gardner
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
2009 Spout (short) (screenplay)
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2009 Spout (short) (producer)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2002 sIDney (short) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (7 titles)
2013 The Exquisite Continent (documentary) (in production)
Narrator
 
2009 Australians Hit Hollywood (documentary)
Herself
 
2008 Rain of the Children (documentary)
Puhi
 
2002 From Puppets to Pixels: Digital Characters in 'Episode II' (video documentary)
Herself
 
2000 Mai Time (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 22 April 2000 (2000) … Herself
 
1999 Marae (TV series)
Herself
– Ngahau: Jubilee (1999) … Herself
 
1995 New Zealand Film and Television Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
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1998 60 Minutes (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

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Jury member of multiple International Film Festivals 1995-2008. See more »

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Height:

5' 5½" (1.66 m)
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Personal Quote:

My mum used to say, for an ordinary little girl from the sticks of New Zealand, you have lived an extraordinary life. For that, I am profoundly and eternally grateful. My motto; love what you do and do it to the very best of your ability! See more »

Trivia:

Was awarded a Scholarship to be a Native Fellow at the 2005 Sundance Producers Lab. Gained a place in the 06 European Film Business School and has been a Mentor for Film Independent's program; Project Involve. See more »

Trademark:

Sultry, deep voice See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer