Rena Owen

Biography

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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 most well known directors, in the film Dance Me to My Song (1998). Owen played the role of Rix in the movie which earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the AFI Awards.

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Known for

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Maya

2023 ⭐ 6.3

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A Mistake

2023 ⭐ 6.1

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Whina

2022 ⭐ 7.6

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Escape and Evasion

2019 ⭐ 6.1

Career timeline

2026

Moana

Gramma Tala · 2026

2023

Maya

Sandy · 2023

⭐ 6.3

A Mistake

Tessa · 2023

⭐ 6.1

2022

Whina Notable

Older Whina Cooper · 2022

⭐ 7.6

2020

Without a Body

2020

⭐ 1.0

2019

Escape and Evasion

Michelle Pennyshaw · 2019

⭐ 6.1

2015

The Last Witch Hunter Notable

Glaeser · 2015

⭐ 6.0

2014

The Dead Lands

Grandmother · 2014

⭐ 6.1

Once Were Warriors: Where Are They Now? Notable

Self · 2014

⭐ 7.1

The Last Survivors

Claire · 2014

⭐ 6.0

2011

Absolute Killers

2011

⭐ 1.0

Alyce Kills

Danielle · 2011

⭐ 5.2

2009

Piece of My Heart

Kat · 2009

⭐ 6.0

Spout

Oma · 2009

A Beautiful Life

Sam · 2009

⭐ 3.0

2008

Ocean of Pearls

Anna Berisha · 2008

⭐ 4.9

Amusement

Psychiatrist · 2008

⭐ 5.6

Rain of the Children

Puhi · 2008

⭐ 6.5

2005

Mee-Shee: The Water Giant

"Crazy" Norma · 2005

⭐ 5.5

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Notable

Nee Alavar · 2005

⭐ 7.5

The Crow: Wicked Prayer

Mary · 2005

⭐ 3.8

2004

The Land Has Eyes

Warrior Woman · 2004

⭐ 5.8

2003

Nemesis Game

Emily Gray · 2003

⭐ 5.0

2002

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones Notable

Taun We (voice) · 2002

⭐ 6.6

2001

Soul Assassin

Karina · 2001

⭐ 4.7

A.I. Artificial Intelligence Notable

Ticket Taker · 2001

⭐ 7.1

2000

All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story

Soona Fualaau · 2000

⭐ 4.8

1999

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

Beth Heke · 1999

⭐ 6.6

I'll Make You Happy Notable

Mickie · 1999

⭐ 7.0

1998

Dance Me to My Song

Rix · 1998

⭐ 5.9

When Love Comes

Katie · 1998

⭐ 5.0

1995

Savage Play Notable

Takiora · 1995

⭐ 8.0

1994

Once Were Warriors Notable

Beth Heke · 1994

⭐ 7.4

Rapa Nui

Hitirenga · 1994

⭐ 6.4

Hinekaro Goes on a Picnic and Blows Up Another Obelisk

Hinekaro (voice) · 1994

Frequently appears with

Isabella Feliciana

Maya

Patricia Velásquez

Camila

Billy Budinich

Ray

Rumer Willis

Kayla

Acacia O'Connor

Lisa

Elizabeth Banks

Liz Taylor

Simon McBurney

Andrew McGrath

Mickey Sumner

Robin

Full filmography

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Moana

2026

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Maya

2023 ⭐ 6.3

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A Mistake

2023 ⭐ 6.1

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Whina

2022 ⭐ 7.6

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Without a Body

2020 ⭐ 1.0

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Escape and Evasion

2019 ⭐ 6.1

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The Last Witch Hunter

2015 ⭐ 6.0

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The Dead Lands

2014 ⭐ 6.1

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Once Were Warriors: Where Are They Now?

2014 ⭐ 7.1

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The Last Survivors

2014 ⭐ 6.0

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Absolute Killers

2011 ⭐ 1.0

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Alyce Kills

2011 ⭐ 5.2

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Piece of My Heart

2009 ⭐ 6.0

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Spout

2009

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A Beautiful Life

2009 ⭐ 3.0

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Veronika Decides to Die

2009 ⭐ 5.9

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Ocean of Pearls

2008 ⭐ 4.9

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Amusement

2008 ⭐ 5.6

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Rain of the Children

2008 ⭐ 6.5

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Mee-Shee: The Water Giant

2005 ⭐ 5.5