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Miss Owen,
You are a wonderful wonderful, actress, a strong intelligent native woman, and a role model for native women all over!! even here in the Native Sioux communities of North Dakota we have all the same problems as were protrayed in the film “Once were warriors” We have seen so many of our people fight addictions to alcohol, drugs, huffing, abuse, It is about time an actress shows there is more out there than the Jennifer Aniston types, who could never comprhend a serious role as you so perfectly do.. Many thanks Miss Owen
Kia ora Rena,
Firstly I want to congratulate you on your amazing career which must give you a wonderful sense of pride. Obviously it’s an awesome journey you’re on.
I believe your role as Beth in ‘Once Were Warriors’ is one of your most powerful roles. What is amazing is there are still many families in New Zealand and other counties (mostly ethnic groups)living just as Beth and her children. Like Beth it takes a major event for women to have the courage to leave and what is even more unbelievable is there are some woman and children living in even worse situations. A major issue is seeing the high levels of violence our youth of today are using against others, family – girlfriends, wives, mothers, children, grandmothers, friends, neigbours and strangers alike. Some are children as young as 11 and 12yrs dishing out this violence. I know your role as Beth has made a huge impact. I believe ‘Once Were Warriors’ should be watched by all youngsters who show violent tendencies or get enjoyment from violence. Maybe it will be a deterrent to them.
I can’t wait to see you as ‘Aroha’.
‘Break a Leg’
Lynette – Helena Bay Northland NZ – Go the All Blacks.
Have yo thought of doing things like ringtones, voicemails, and such? Your voice on Star Wars III was just incredible. Very soft, smoothing, and so easy to listen to.
I just wanted to say that i love you
in Once Were Warriors an that the movie
was very powerful thank you.
Tony Godfrey
08/18/09
Rena I think the character you created in Once Were Warriors was worthy of an Oscar. What a performance, you made that film a classic. Bravo
Dear Rena, just watched ‘Once Were Warriors’ for the ‘fourth’ time. Incredible acting from all involed, but especially yourself and Mr. Morrison. I’m from England but live in Canada, and, knowing a great deal about the North American Aboriginal Peoples (the First Nations) I could’nt help comparing so many things within the film. I believe that such a film has been ‘long overdue’ and ‘Thank You’ for being part of a ‘learning experience’ which I feel has opened many eyes and minds. Once again, ‘Thank You’.
Hi. I came across your site via searching on Google. For years now I’ve been trying to find a copy of Hinekaro goes on a Picnic and blows up another Obelisk. I have never seen it but really want to. Do you know where I may find a copy? Thanks Barry, UK.
Hi. I came across your site via searching on Google. For years now I’ve been trying to find a copy of Hinekaro goes on a Picnic and blows up another Obelisk. I have never seen it but really want to. Do you know where I may find a copy? Thanks Barry, UK.
I just want to say thank you, I watch Once Were Warriors because it reminds me of home and helps me focus on helping others. I find it amazing that tribes separated by so many miles have the same traditions and problems.
Don Itterley
Quinault Indian Nation
Western Washington US
Hello Rena, just watched ‘Once were warriors’. I’m from Wales (United Kingdom). Just want to say that I was bowled over by the film and your performance. I’m hoping to be visit my cousin Gwyn in NZ next year and would love to catch one of your live performances whilst I’m there. Perhaps you could tell me where you’re perforning. I wonder if we share a common lineage somewhere since we have the same surname. My ‘Owen’ family goes back many centuries in the farming community here in the beautiful country of Wales. The only thing that annoys me about NZ is that you keep beating us at rugby – perhaps the kata intimidates us too much! Good luck with all you do Rena. Regards, Ian Owen.