Young Māori actress Keisha Castle-Hughes discusses her heritage, environmental protection, and mental health awareness. She shares her thrilling experiences on and off-screen, explores her journey with bipolar disorder, and advocates for positive change through therapy and embracing her identity.
Keisha Castle-Hughes advocates for climate change awareness, embracing her Māori heritage and empowering women.
Keisha Castle-Hughes emphasizes the significance of self-acceptance and destigmatizing mental health, navigating fame with resilience.
Deep dives
Keisha Castle-Hughes' Journey in Acting
Keisha Castle-Hughes, a talented Māori actress, found her passion for acting at an early age despite initial discouragement. After impressing the filmmakers with her authenticity and charm, she landed the lead role in 'Whale Rider,' a movie celebrating Māori heritage and empowering women. Through her compelling performance, Keisha became the youngest Academy Award nominee at 13, propelling her into a whirlwind of stardom and success.
Navigating Success and Challenges
With fame came complexities for Keisha Castle-Hughes, who grappled with the pressures of perfection and the struggle to balance her public persona with her private self. Despite achieving significant milestones in her career, Keisha longed for normalcy, feeling torn between the expectations of the industry and her desire for a simple, grounded life. She navigated these challenges with resilience and authenticity, recognizing the importance of self-acceptance and the acceptance of her bipolar disorder diagnosis.
Embracing Individuality and Advocacy
Embracing her unique journey, Keisha Castle-Hughes emerged stronger by acknowledging her bipolar disorder and actively seeking ways to maintain mental balance. Through therapy, healthy habits, and self-expression, she found a harmonious coexistence between her roles as an actress and a person, embracing her vulnerabilities and strengths. Keisha channels her platform to advocate for climate change awareness and mental health destigmatization, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and self-celebration.
Keisha Castle-Hughes is a young Māori actress who is excited to celebrate her heritage on and off-screen. She speaks out about protecting the earth and being open about mental health.
This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written by Emily McMahon-Wattez and edited by Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Jo Holley. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Our executive producers were Joy Smith and Jes Wolfe. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!
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