Keisha Castle-Hughes
Actress known for Whale Rider role
Born
March 24th, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
New Zealand
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An Australian-New Zealand actress gained recognition for the lead role in the film 'Whale Rider' released in 2002. This debut performance earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, making her one of the youngest nominees in that category. Following the success of 'Whale Rider', continued to work in both film and television, contributing to various projects including the series 'Game of Thrones'. Also involved in advocacy related to social issues and environmental awareness.
Lead role in 'Whale Rider'
Role in 'Game of Thrones'
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