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Maria Makarena Owen (born 22 July 1962), known professionally as Rena Owen, is a New Zealand actress in theatre, television and film. Owen is best known for her leading role as Beth Heke in Lee Tamahori's Once Were Warriors and as Taun We in George Lucas's Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.
Rena Owen is a New Zealand actress who has worked with George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. She is best known for her roles in Once Were Warriors, Star Wars and The Straits.
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Rena Owen. “Rena Owen is the pre-eminent cinema actress of her generation” Lindsay Shelton-NZ Film Commission. Owen became one of New Zealand’s most successful and recognizable Actors on the international film platform following her performance as Beth Heke in Once Were Warriors, New Zealand’s most successful film to date.
Learn more about Rena Owen, a versatile and award-winning actress who starred in Once Were Warriors, The Dead Lands, and Star Wars. See her photos, videos, and personal message on her website.
Mar 5, 2021 · The New Zealand actor talks about the challenges and rewards of portraying the 80-year-old activist who led a land march for indigenous rights in 1975. She also shares her personal connection to the role and the filming experience during the pandemic.
Feb 16, 2024 · Rena Owen is a Māori actress who rose to fame with her role as Beth Heke in Once Were Warriors. She has acted in films, TV shows and theatre in New Zealand, England and the US, and won several awards.
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Rena Owen Profile. born July 22, 1962 Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Biography. Rena is an international award-winning actor and is one of only 6 actors in the world to have worked...
