Rena Owen

Award won Role or nomination

1. 1962 age 0

   Born

2. 2001 age 39

   CreditA.I. Artificial Intelligence

3. 2002 age 40

   CreditStar Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones

4. 2005 age 43

   CreditStar Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

5. 2015 age 53

   CreditThe Last Witch Hunter

6. 2026 age 64

   CreditMoana

• JWJohn Williams3 titles
• SJSamuel L. Jackson2 titles
• NPNatalie Portman2 titles
• CLChristopher Lee2 titles
• GLGeorge Lucas2 titles
• ADAnthony Daniels2 titles
• KBKenny Baker2 titles
• RMRick McCallum2 titles
• FOFrank Oz2 titles
• EMEwan McGregor2 titles

• I don't think I'm being unjust saying this, but Beth will be one of the best roles of my life because female dramatic leads are so rare. I'm very blessed to have had the opportunity.

  Rena Owen, CC BY-SA 4.0

• When I got the script, I knew it was going to be a very demanding and challenging role. Beth doesn't get many light-hearted scenes but at the same time, she was a gift of a role because I was able to explore a wide range of colours like hate, fear, submissiveness and love. For an actor to get to show so much of yourself is a very good opportunity.

  Rena Owen, CC BY-SA 4.0

• Beth is an intelligent woman and she's got a good spirit which pulls her through at the end of the day. She's quite a strong-willed woman and she starts off with a lot of dreams and stars in her eyes. But the reality is nothing like that. Violence sets in very early on in the marriage.

  Rena Owen, CC BY-SA 4.0

• Beth's story is one many women will relate to. Even though at the end she looks strong and she leaves her man, she's going to be suffering. She's going to go through a grieving process but she knows she has to do it in order to survive - not just to survive but to thrive - particularly for her children. It's a very relevant story. People will identify with the film and will see themselves. If it changes one person's life, it's served its purpose.

  Rena Owen, CC BY-SA 4.0

• Beth is a fighter and I'm certainly a fighter but I would never have got myself in that situation. I can relate to the spirit in her, that wants something better for not just herself and her children, but also her people.

  Rena Owen, CC BY-SA 4.0

• A lot of people do not think that Maoris should be portrayed in this way. But until you can acknowledge the ugliness in your race, you can't move on. We are all good and bad, we are human and can't pretend we are perfect.

  Rena Owen, CC BY-SA 4.0