New zealand celebrities
Here are some well-known celebrities from New Zealand:
Actors
- Russell Crowe - Academy Award-winning actor known for films like "Gladiator" and "A Beautiful Mind".
- Karl Urban - Actor known for roles in "Star Trek", "The Lord of the Rings", and "Dredd".
- Lucy Lawless - Actress and singer known for her role as Xena in the TV series "Xena: Warrior Princess".
- Temuera Morrison - Actor known for roles in "Once Were Warriors" and "Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones".
- Martin Campbell - Director known for films like "Casino Royale" and "The Mask of Zorro".
Musicians
- Lorde - Singer-songwriter known for hits like "Royals" and "Team".
- Crowded House - Rock band known for hits like "Don't Dream It's Over" and "Weather with You".
- Split Enz - Rock band known for hits like "I Got You" and "History Never Repeats".
- Shihad - Rock band known for hits like "Home Again" and "The General Electric".
- Ladyhawke - Singer-songwriter known for hits like "My Delirium" and "Paris Is Burning".
Sports
- Richie McCaw - Former All Blacks captain and flanker, widely regarded as one of the greatest rugby players of all time.
- Dan Carter - Former All Blacks fly-half and captain, widely regarded as one of the greatest rugby players of all time.
- Sonny Bill Williams - Rugby player and former All Blacks centre, known for his impressive skills and controversial off-field antics.
- Steven Adams - Professional basketball player who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA.
- Lydia Ko - Professional golfer who has won numerous tournaments, including two major championships.
Other
- Peter Jackson - Film director and producer known for directing the "Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" trilogies.
- Sir Peter Blake - Sailor and adventurer who led the first team to sail around the world in a single-handed yacht.
- Sir Edmund Hillary - Mountaineer and explorer who was the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
- Helen Clark - Former Prime Minister of New Zealand and current Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme.
- Sir Ray Avery - Inventor and entrepreneur who has developed a number of innovative medical devices.
These are just a few examples of the many talented and accomplished individuals from New Zealand.