Loren Horsley
Loren Horsley (born 1977) is a New Zealand-born actress and writer.[1] She played Lily in the 2007 film Eagle vs Shark, which she co-wrote with her then-partner, Taika Waititi.[2]
Loren Horsley | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1977 (age 45–46) New Zealand |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, writer |
Charity work
Horsley does voiceovers, casting, and acting in the promotional videos for the One Percent Collective run by Pat Shepherd. The One Percent Collective supports small New Zealand charities, including Kaibosh and Amped4life. Kaibosh is a Wellington-based charity that collects surplus food from retailers and redistributes it amongst local charities, who then give the food to people in need. Amped4Life works directly with schools, industry and the community to tackle the underlying causes of drug and alcohol abuse.[3]
Awards and nominations
- 2003 New Zealand Film and TV Awards - nominated for Best Screenplay with Grant Lahood, Jason Whyte, Gentiane Lupi, and Genevieve McClean for Kombi Nation
- 2007 Newport International Film Festival (United States) - Jury award for Best Actress - Eagle vs Shark[4]
Plays and films
- Existence (2012)[5]
- Dancing in the Sky (2011)
- Diagnosis: Death (2009)
- The Handover (2008)
- Eagle vs Shark (2007) – Lily
- Lovely Rita (2007)
- Bad Dates (2005)
- Heinous Crime (2004) – Lawyer, Jury member, Debbie
- The Insiders Guide to Happiness (2004) (TV) – Olive
- Kombi Nation (2003) – Liz
- The Strip (2002-2003)
- Atlantis High (2001) (TV) – Sabrina Georgia
- Xena: Warrior Princess (2000) (TV) – Sieglinda[6]
- Young Hercules (1998) (TV) – Cleo
References
- staff writers (20 December 2007). "Eagle vs Shark provides the right fit for Loren Horsley". Herald Sun. Retrieved 17 September 2010.
- A. O. Scott (15 June 2007). "Quirky Boy Meets Quirky Girl: It's Animal Attraction". The New York Times.
- "One Percent Collective". Tearaway. 3 May 2014.
- "Loren Taylor". NZ On Screen.
- "Film explores how New Zealanders may talk in 600 years | Entertainmen…". Archived from the original on 3 September 2014.
- "When Sun and Moon Collide..." Scoop News.
External links
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