Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Rena Owen (born 22 July 1962) 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Rena Owen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Acted in 45
2020s
- 2026
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
Vegas
Rawinia Duncan · 6 episodes
- 2020
Without a Body
Movie
2010s
- 2019
Escape and Evasion
Michelle Pennyshaw
- 2018
- 2017
- 2015
- 2014
- 2012
The Straits
Kitty Montebello · 10 episodes
- 2011
2000s
- 2009
Piece of My Heart
Kat
Spout
Oma
A Beautiful Life
Sam
- 2008
Ocean of Pearls
Anna Berisha
Rain of the Children
Puhi
- 2007
- 2005
- 2004
The Land Has Eyes
Warrior Woman
- 2003
Nemesis Game
Emily Gray
- 2002
- 2001
Soul Assassin
Karina
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
Beth Heke
I'll Make You Happy
Mickie
- 1998
Dance Me to My Song
Rix
When Love Comes
Katie
- 1995
Savage Play
Takiora
- 1994
Rapa Nui
Hitirenga
Hinekaro Goes on a Picnic and Blows Up Another Obelisk
Hinekaro (voice)
Wrote 1
2010s
- 2017
Out of the Shadows
Writer
Produced 1
2020s
- 2022
Appearances2
2010s
- 2014
Once Were Warriors: Where Are They Now?
Self