Personal Info
Known Credits
38
Gender
Female
Birthdate
1962-07-22 (63 Y.O)
Place Of Birth
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Also Known For
Rena Owen
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Rena Owen is a New Zealand actress in film, theatre and television. She is of Maori and Pakeha (European) descent. Owen is most well known in the lead role of Beth in the cult classic movie Once Were Warriors (1994) directed by Lee Tamahori. The role earned Owen a number of awards including Best Actress at the Montreal World Film Festival and San Diego International Film Festival. Owen has also worked with arthouse director Rolf de Heer, one of Australia's ...
Known For
Acting
2026 --
Moana
| Gramma Tala
2024 --
A Mistake
| Tessa
2023 --
Maya
| Sandy
2022 --
Whina
| Older Whina Cooper
2020 --
Without a Body
|
2019 --
Escape and Evasion
| Michelle Pennyshaw
2015 --
The Last Witch Hunter
| Glaeser
2014 --
The Dead Lands
| Grandmother
2014 --
Once Were Warriors: Where Are They Now?
| Self
2014 --
The Last Survivors
| Claire
2011 --
Absolute Killers
|
2011 --
Alyce Kills
| Danielle
2009 --
Piece of My Heart
| Kat
2009 --
Spout
| Oma
2009 --
A Beautiful Life
| Sam
2009 --
Veronika Decides to Die
| Nurse Josephine
2008 --
Ocean of Pearls
| Anna Berisha
2008 --
Amusement
| Psychiatrist
2008 --
Rain of the Children
| Puhi
2006 --
The Horrible Flowers
| Linda
2005 --
Mee-Shee: The Water Giant
| "Crazy" Norma
2005 --
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
| Nee Alavar
2005 --
The Crow: Wicked Prayer
| Mary
2004 --
The Land Has Eyes
| Warrior Woman
2003 --
Nemesis Game
| Emily Gray
2002 --
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
| Taun We (voice)
2001 --
Soul Assassin
| Karina
2001 --
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
| Ticket Taker
2000 --
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story
| Soona Fualaau
1999 --
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
| Beth Heke
1999 --
I'll Make You Happy
| Mickie
1998 --
Dance Me to My Song
| Rix
1998 --
When Love Comes
| Katie
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
| Hinekaro (voice)
1989 --
Roimata
| Girlie