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Nancy Brunning

Acting

Born January 1, 1971 · Taupō, North Island, New Zealand

Died November 16, 2019

Biography

Nancy Brunning was a New Zealand actress, director, and writer who won awards in film and television and made a major contribution to the growth of Māori in the arts. She won the best actress award at the New Zealand Film Awards for her lead role in the film What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999). In 2000, she won the Best Actress in Drama award at the New Zealand Television Awards for her lead role in the television series Nga Tohu.

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Awards & recognition

  • Adam NZ Play Award Runner up · 2019
  • Best Play by a Woman Playwright · 2019
  • Bruce Mason Playwriting Award · 2019
  • Adam NZ Play Award Runner up · 2014
  • Best Play by a Māori Playwright · 2014
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  • Female Actor in a Supporting Role · 2013
  • Female Actor in a Supporting Role · 2012
  • Most Promising Female Newcomer of the Year · 1992

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