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⚫ ]'''Keisha Castle-Hughes''' (born ], ]) is an ]-nominated ] from ], ].
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⚫ '''Keisha Castle-Hughes''' (born ], ]) is an ]-born ]-nominated ] ].
⚫ Born in ], ] to a ] mother (Desrae Hughes) and an ]-]n father (Tim Castle), Castle-Hughes was four years old when her family moved to New Zealand. Her parents later separated. Originally an Australian citizen, she became a New Zealand citizen in 2001 (losing her Australian citizenship under the now-repealed S17 of the ] Act). She is the eldest of four children.


⚫ Born in ], ] to Desrae Hughes, a ] mother and Tim Castle, an ]-]n father, Castle-Hughes was four years old when her family moved to New Zealand; her parents later separated. Originally an Australian citizen, she became a New Zealand citizen in 2001 and lost her Australian citizenship under the now-repealed S17 of the ] Act. Castle-Hughes has two younger brothers and a younger sister.
⚫ On ], ], Castle-Hughes became the youngest person ever nominated for the ]' ], for her portrayal of Paikea Apirana (Pai) in the ] '']''. Despite not possessing any previous acting experience, the then 11-year-old actress went directly from her Auckland classroom to the set when the film began shooting in New Zealand in ]. She received widespread critical acclaim and an ] nomination for her performance. She followed this up by appearing in ]'s music video for his song "]". She has also appeared in '']'' magazine.


⚫ On October 6, 2006, ] magazine reported that Castle-Hughes is expecting a child with her boyfriend of three years, 19-year-old Bradley Hull. The baby is expected in spring ].<ref name="pregnancy"> ''People Magazine'' October 6, 2006.</ref>
⚫ Castle-Hughes' most recent film role was as ] in '']''. Her upcoming roles include the ] in '']'' (set for a late 2006 release), and Sunni in '']'' (filming from October 2006).


==Career==
⚫ On October 6, 2006, ] magazine reported that Castle-Hughes was expecting a child with her boyfriend of three years, nineteen-year-old Bradley Hull. The child is expected in spring ].
⚫ On ], ], Castle-Hughes became the youngest person ever nominated for the ]' ], for her portrayal of Paikea Apirana (Pai) in the ] '']''. Despite not having had any previous acting experience, the then 11-year-old actress went directly from her Auckland classroom to the set when the film began shooting in New Zealand in ] and received widespread critical acclaim for her performance. She soon followed the role by appearing in ]'s controversial music video for his song "]" and an appeared in '']'' magazine.

⚫ Castle-Hughes' most recent film role was as ] in '']''. Her upcoming roles include the ] in '']'', set for a late 2006 release, and Sunni in '']'', which is filming from October 2006.

==Selected filmography==
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|rowspan="1"| ] || '']'' || Mary ||
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|rowspan="1"| ] || '']'' || Queen of Naboo ||
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|rowspan="1"| ] || '']'' || Paikea ||
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== External links == == External links ==
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*, a fan site featuring details and a discussion board
*{{imdb name|id=1095720|name=Keisha Castle-Hughes}} *{{imdb name|id=1095720|name=Keisha Castle-Hughes}}
*, at The New Zealand Herald
*, at The New Zealand Herald
*, interview with Girlslife Magazine
* by Alan Jackson, from ''Honolulu Weekly'' (July 2005)
*"" - the ''People'' article that announced Castle-Hughes's pregnancy, dated Friday, October 6, 2006
*"" - ''New Zealand Herald article, dated Sunday, October 8, 2006
*'''' Official website *'''' Official website
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Keisha Castle-Hughes
File:KeishaCastleHughes.jpgKeisha Castle-Hughes at the 2004 Academy Awards
Height5 ft 1 in (155 cm)

Keisha Castle-Hughes (born March 24, 1990) is an Australian-born Academy Award-nominated New Zealand actress.

Born in Donnybrook, Western Australia to Desrae Hughes, a Māori mother and Tim Castle, an English-Australian father, Castle-Hughes was four years old when her family moved to New Zealand; her parents later separated. Originally an Australian citizen, she became a New Zealand citizen in 2001 and lost her Australian citizenship under the now-repealed S17 of the Australian Citizenship Act. Castle-Hughes has two younger brothers and a younger sister.

On October 6, 2006, People magazine reported that Castle-Hughes is expecting a child with her boyfriend of three years, 19-year-old Bradley Hull. The baby is expected in spring 2007.

Career

On January 27, 2004, Castle-Hughes became the youngest person ever nominated for the Academy Awards' Oscar for Best Actress, for her portrayal of Paikea Apirana (Pai) in the independent film Whale Rider. Despite not having had any previous acting experience, the then 11-year-old actress went directly from her Auckland classroom to the set when the film began shooting in New Zealand in 2002 and received widespread critical acclaim for her performance. She soon followed the role by appearing in Prince's controversial music video for his song "Cinnamon Girl" and an appeared in Vanity Fair magazine.

Castle-Hughes' most recent film role was as Queen Apailana in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Her upcoming roles include the Virgin Mary in The Nativity Story, set for a late 2006 release, and Sunni in Hey, Hey, It's Esther Blueburger, which is filming from October 2006.

Selected filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2007 Hey, Hey, It's Esther Blueburger Sunni currently filming
2006 The Nativity Story Mary
2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Queen of Naboo
2002 Whale Rider Paikea

References

  1. ' Whale Riders Keisha Castle-Hughes Expecting People Magazine October 6, 2006.

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