Loren Horsley (born 1977) is a

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-born actress and writer. She played Lily in the 2007 film ''

Eagle vs Shark ''Eagle vs Shark'' is a 2007 New Zealand romantic comedy film written and directed by Taika Waititi (in his directorial debut) and financed by the New Zealand Film Commission. The film had its world premiere at Sundance in the World Cinema Dram ...

'', which she co-wrote with her then-partner,

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Charity work

Horsley does voiceovers, casting, and acting in the promotional videos for the One Percent Collective run by Pat Shepherd. The One Percent Collective supports small New Zealand charities, including Kaibosh and Amped4life. Kaibosh is a Wellington-based charity that collects surplus food from retailers and redistributes it amongst local charities, who then give the food to people in need. Amped4Life works directly with schools, industry and the community to tackle the underlying causes of drug and alcohol abuse.

Awards and nominations

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- nominated for Best Screenplay with Grant Lahood, Jason Whyte,

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, and Genevieve McClean for ''Kombi Nation'' * 2007

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(United States) - Jury award for Best Actress - ''Eagle vs Shark''

Plays and films

*''Existence'' (2012) *''Dancing in the Sky'' (2011) *''Diagnosis: Death'' (2009) *''The Handover'' (2008) *''

'' (2007) – Lily *''Lovely Rita'' (2007) *''Bad Dates'' (2005) *''Heinous Crime'' (2004) – Lawyer, Jury member, Debbie *''

The Insiders Guide to Happiness ''The Insiders Guide To Happiness'' is a New Zealand drama series that explores the lives of a group of six previously unconnected people. Each life is connected by a bizarre car accident, the outcome of which forces them to examine and explore t ...

'' (2004) (TV) – Olive *''Kombi Nation'' (2003) – Liz *''The Strip'' (2002-2003) *''

Atlantis High ''Atlantis High'' is a teen comedy melodrama television series, filmed in New Zealand, that aired on Channel 5 in the United Kingdom from September 2001 to March 2002. ''Atlantis High'' both parodies soap operas and pays homage to spoof televisi ...

'' (2001) (TV) – Sabrina Georgia *'' Xena: Warrior Princess'' (2000) (TV) – Sieglinda *''

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'' (1998) (TV) – Cleo

References

External links

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Interview with Loren Horsley and Taika WaititiInterview with Taika Waititi and Loren Horsley
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