Miranda Harcourt
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Keynote Speaker, Compere/MC, Debator, Panellist, After Dinner Speaker, Judge - Interests:
Directing, Social Services, Health & Lifestyle, Musical Theatre, Theatre, Film & Television, Community Work, Art, Politics, Conservation / Environment - Location:
Wellington - View All My Profiles
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Miranda is not only an outstanding actress but as former head of acting at New Zealand drama school Toi Whakaari she’s passing on her knowledge to the new generation now specialising in child acting courses and on set coaching. She’s a woman with a social and political conscience; teaching drama in prisons, psychiatric institutions, schools, with the deaf and disabled and is Spokesperson for the Green Party. Over the years accolades from her peers include an ONZM, a Media Peace Prize, Best actress, Best Short film and Best Production at both the Chapman Trip Awards and the New Zealand Film and Television Awards. Miranda is an inspirational public figure with a hybrid reputation for both glamour and philanthropy.
Testimonials
Leslie could never have come in full bloom without the freedom and life you showed me. You pulled Leslie out of me and I would never have won the award without your help. Thank you so much! I really hope we can do many more films together- Anna Sophia Robb. Bridge to Terabithia 'Winner: Best Actress 2008 Young Artists’ Awards. Finalist: Best Actress 2008 Critics' Choice Awards'.
—Her energy, tenacity and goal oriented nature was a breath of fresh air. She's a talent and a delight. I hope I get to work with her again soon. She's the stitch in time- Lauren Levine (producer - Bridge to Terabithia) Winner: Best Film, Best Ensemble Cast, Best Actress, Best Actor 2008 Young Artists’ Awards.
—Miranda worked intensely with Melanie Lynskey to help her find the character and win the role of Pauline Parker in Heavenly Creatures. She got great results quickly!- Fran Walsh and Peter Jackson (Heavenly Creatures).
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