Keisha Castle Hughes Biography, Age, Partner, Roles and Tv Shows, Networth

Last Updated on October 17, 2023 by Sleey

Keisha Castle-Hughes is a New Zealand actress who gained international recognition for her breakthrough role in the film “Whale Rider” (2002).

Keisha Castle-Hughes Biography

She was born in Donnybrook, Western Australia. Keisha’s father is Maori, and her mother is of European and Australian descent. At the age of 11, Keisha was cast as the lead character, Paikea “Pai” Apirana, in “Whale Rider.” Her remarkable performance earned her critical acclaim and numerous awards, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, making her the youngest person ever to be nominated in that category.

Keisha Castle-Hughes Age

Hughes was born on March 24, 1990.

Keisha Castle-Hughes Partner

Her current partner is Donny Grahamer. They got married in January 2021 and have two children together, a daughter named Matilda (born in 2021) and a son named Te Ariki (born in 2023).

Before her relationship with Grahamer, Castle-Hughes married Jonathan Morrison from 2013 to 2016. They have one daughter together, Felicity (born in 2007).

Keisha Castle-Hughes Roles and Tv Shows

Here are some of Keisha’s most notable roles and TV shows:

Whale Rider (2002) as Paikea “Pai” Apirana. This film earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, making her the second-youngest person ever nominated in that category.

The Almighty Johnsons (2011-2013) as Tainui Jenkins. She starred in this New Zealand comedy-drama TV series as one of the four demigod siblings.

Game of Thrones (2015-2017) as Obara Sand. She appeared in four episodes of this popular HBO series as one of the Sand Snakes.

FBI: Most Wanted (2020-present) as Hana Gibson. She stars in this American crime drama TV series as an FBI analyst.

She has also starred in several other films and TV shows, including Hey, Hey, It’s Esther Blueburger (2008), Piece of My Heart (2009), The Vintner’s Luck (2009), Red Dog (2011), and Thank You for Your Service (2017).

Keisha Castle-Hughes Awards

The New Zealand actress, has received several awards and nominations throughout her career. Here are some notable recognitions she has received:

1. Academy Awards: Nomination for Best Actress for her role in “Whale Rider” (2004). She became the youngest person ever to be nominated in the Best Actress category at the age of 13.
2. Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards: Won the Best Young Actor/Actress category for “Whale Rider” (2004).
3. Chicago Film Critics Association Awards: Won the Most Promising Performer category for “Whale Rider” (2004).
4. Online Film Critics Society Awards: Won the Best Breakthrough Performance category for “Whale Rider” (2004).
5. Screen Actors Guild Awards: Nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for “Whale Rider” (2004).
6. Young Artist Awards: Won the Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actress category for “Whale Rider” (2004).

Keisha Castle-Hughes Networth

Keisha Castle-Hughes’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.