Hari Huritau to Keisha Castle-Hughes today 🎂 Here’s a throwback to where it all started – back in 2002 Castle-Hughes shot to fame at just 12 when ‘Whale Rider’ became an international hit 🐋 Her debut performance as spirited Māori girl Paikea Apirana (Pai) garnered her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress (the second youngest person nominated in the category). Since then, she’s racked up an impressive CV, from ‘The Almighty Johnsons’ to ‘Game of Thrones’ and even a role in ‘Star Wars’.