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Jennifer Ward-Lealand

Acting

Born November 8, 1962 · Wellington

Also known as Jennifer Lealand · Jennifer Ward-Lealand Te Atamira

Biography

Jennifer Cecily Ward-Lealand is a New Zealand theatre and film actor, director, teacher and intimacy coordinator. She has worked for 40 years, appearing in over 120 theatre performances: Greek, Shakespeare, drama, comedy, devised, and musical theatre. Her screen credits include the 1993 movie Desperate Remedies as well as appearances in The Footstep Man, the soap Shortland Street and Australian comedy series Full Frontal.

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Awards & recognition

  • New Zealander of the Year · 2020
  • Arts and Culture award · 2019
  • Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit · 2018
  • Best Director Award · 2016
  • Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit · 2007
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  • Sitges Film Festival Best Actress award · 1993

Filmography6 titles