Keisha Castle-Hughes
Keisha Castle-Hughes
In 2004, 13-year-old Keisha Castle-Hughes became the youngest person ever to be nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Actress category. Born in Australia to a Maori mother and an Australian father, Castle-Hughes was discovered by a casting agent at her school in Mt. Wellington, New Zealand. With no previous acting experience, she made her film debut as the courageous, young Paikea in the highly acclaimed film Whale Rider. She won awards from the Broadcast Film Critics Association, Chicago Film Critics Association, and Online Film Critics Society for her performance. Castle-Hughes's roles for 2005 include the Queen of Naboo in Star Wars: Episode III. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
Filmography of Keisha Castle-Hughes:
- Whale Rider with Cliff Curtis
Keisha Castle-Hughes Trivia
When was Keisha Castle-Hughes born?
Keisha Castle-Hughes was born on March 24, 1990
What role did Keisha Castle-Hughes play in The Nativity Story?
Keisha Castle-Hughes played Mary in The Nativity Story
What role did Keisha Castle-Hughes play in Whale Rider?
Keisha Castle-Hughes played Pai in Whale Rider
What role did Keisha Castle-Hughes play in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith?
Keisha Castle-Hughes played Queen of Naboo in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
