Rena Owen is an acclaimed New Zealand actress of Māori descent with a career spanning over three decades across film, television, and theater. She skyrocketed to international fame for her raw, award-winning performance as Beth Heke in the landmark drama Once Were Warriors. Cultivating a diverse global career, she holds the rare distinction of working with both George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, notably portraying Taun We in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. A versatile talent, she also starred in the series Siren and continues to anchor major projects, including playing the live-action Gramma Tala in Disney's Moana.