Keisha Castle-Hughes, a talented Australian-born New Zealand film actress, burst onto the scene at the tender age of eleven with her captivating portrayal of Paikea "Pai" Apirana in the 2002 film Whale Rider.
Her impressive performance earned Whale Rider numerous award nominations, including an Academy Award for Best Actress, making her the youngest female nominee in the Best Actress category, and a Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress, which she proudly accepted in 2004.
Since her auspicious film debut, Castle-Hughes has appeared in a diverse range of projects, showcasing her versatility as a performer. Her credits include the 2008 comedy-drama Hey, Hey, It's Esther Blueburger, the 2009 New Zealand tele-movie Piece of my Heart, and a small but significant role in the 2005 blockbuster Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
In 2006, she took on the pivotal role of the Virgin Mary in the film The Nativity Story, further solidifying her reputation as a talented young actress. Her subsequent roles in Red Dog (2011) and Thank You for Your Service (2017) demonstrated her ability to adapt to a wide range of characters and genres.
In addition to her film work, Castle-Hughes has made a significant impact on television. She is perhaps best known for her role as Obara Sand on the hit HBO series Game of Thrones and her main role as Special Agent Hana Gibson on the CBS drama FBI: Most Wanted.
Her impressive television credits also include recurring roles on Roadies (2016),Manhunt (2017),and On the Ropes (2018),cementing her status as a talented and versatile actress with a wide range of roles under her belt.
