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Tag: Biography

Features / May 1, 2017

Bodie Taylor as the Clone Soldiers

Born in 1976, Bodie Taylor is a New Zealander of Māori descent. He has appeared in the production ‘Te Tangata Whai Rawa O…

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Features / March 11, 2017

Gerald Home as Tessek (Squid Head) and Mon Calamari Officer

Today we’re revisiting some classic SWNZ content, with the second in a series of Gerald Home interview articles, originally published in June 2004. Part…

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Features / December 23, 2016

Gerald Home as Tessek (Squid Head) and Mon Calamari Officer

Today we’re revisiting some classic SWNZ content, with the start of a series of Gerald Home interview articles, originally published in May 2004.…

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Features / October 18, 2016

Daniel Logan as Boba Fett

Daniel Logan was born June 6th, 1987, and grew up in Massey, West Auckland. His first experience with acting came when he was…

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Features / May 25, 2011

Clive Revill as Emperor Palpatine (Voice)

Most of our NZ Connection articles have related to the Star Wars prequel productions, so it’s an interesting novelty to be able to…

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Features / March 1, 2009

Daniel Falconer – Artist and Designer

The individuals who make up the talent pool behind New Zealand’s movie-making reputation are often a modest bunch, despite contributing significantly to some…

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Features / November 30, 2007

Rena Owen as Taun We

Rena Owen is the actress that voiced the character Taun We in Episode 2: Attack of the Clones. One of New Zealand’s most…

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Features / September 12, 2005

Keisha Castle-Hughes as Queen of Naboo

Born on March 24th, 1990, Keisha Castle-Hughes took the Hyperspace route to stardom. She leapt straight to the big screen at the age…

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Features / July 24, 2003

Jay Laga’aia as Captain Typho

Jay Laga’aia was born in Auckland (birthday: 10 September, 1963) to Samoan parents. He grew up (in South Auckland, and then Ponsonby) in…

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