Keisha Castle-Hughes

Biography

Keisha Castle-Hughes (born 24 March 1990) is a talented actress from New Zealand, having originally been born in Australia. She gained widespread recognition at the tender age of eleven for her captivating portrayal of Paikea "Pai" Apirana in the critically acclaimed 2002 film Whale Rider. This remarkable performance earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, making her the youngest nominee in that category at the time, as well as a win for the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress.

Castle-Hughes has built an impressive filmography, appearing in a variety of projects, including Hey, Hey, It's Esther Blueburger (2008), the New Zealand tele-movie Piece Of My Heart (2009), and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005). She also took on the role of Mary in The Nativity Story (2006) and showcased her skills in films like Red Dog (2011) and Thank You for Your Service (2017).

In addition to her film work, Castle-Hughes has made a significant mark on television, portraying Obara Sand in the hit HBO series Game of Thrones and Special Agent Hana Gibson in FBI: Most Wanted. Her television repertoire also includes notable roles in Roadies (2016), Manhunt (2017), and On The Ropes (2018), further solidifying her status as a versatile and accomplished actress.