Keisha Castle-Hughes
Keisha Castle-Hughes is a talented New Zealand actress best known for her breakout role in the film 'Whale Rider,' which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress at the age of 13. She has since appeared in various film and television projects, showcasing her versatility as an actress. Her recent appearance in the fifth season of 'My Life is Murder' marks a notable return to New Zealand television.
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Recent news mentions
Keisha Castle-Hughes called for automatic citizenship for anyone with Māori whakapapa born abroad.
Te Pāti Māori delusions and why Labour should rule out a coalition – Heather du Plessis-Allan
New Zealand· 2025-09-20
Actress Keisha Castle-Hughes is among those who have submitted, sharing her own story of facing barriers to getting her children citizenship.
Labour’s Chris Hipkins not interested in automatic citizenship just for overseas Māori, says ‘issue for all New Zealanders’New Zealand· 2025-09-17
Keisha Castle-Hughes gave evidence about the challenges faced by her daughter regarding New Zealand citizenship.
Keisha Castle-Hughes tells Waitangi Tribunal of barriers for Māori tamariki born abroadNew Zealand· 2025-09-17
Keisha Castle-Hughes was nominated for an Oscar for her role in Whale Rider.
The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Whale Rider made this small coastal village famous – locals weren’t ready to be swamped by touristsNew Zealand· 2025-08-26
Keisha Castle-Hughes also returns to New Zealand TV in My Life is Murder.
Unusual suspects: The top talent on Lucy Lawless murder mystery season fiveNew Zealand· 2025-07-26
