Lauren O’Hara

Lauren O’Hara’s making waves in New Zealand’s acting scene, and honestly, it’s about time people noticed. She’s not just some fresh face out of Toi Whakaari (though she did graduate in 2021); she’s been out here crushing it on stage with roles in everything from The Caucasian Chalk Circle to Angels in America. Not exactly light stuff, right? You’ve gotta have some guts to take on those kinds of plays, and Lauren’s got plenty. People started picking up on her talent pretty early—she’s not the type to coast by on looks or luck. Then she jumped into TV, landing a solid gig as Rachel in Not Even. That show’s had a couple of seasons on Neon NZ, and Lauren’s performance? Sharp, funny, and—let’s be real—kinda holds the whole thing together sometimes. Not content to just hang out on the small screen, she also snagged a big supporting role in Heart Eyes, the feature film that’s starting to get buzz. Josh Ruben directed it, with some big names like Ground Control NZ and Spyglass Media Group on board, so the project’s got legit cred. Plus, if you’re into the gaming or comedy scene, you’ve probably seen her pop up in Viva La Dirt League’s AFK and Watcher of the Realms. Girl’s got range. She keeps her private life pretty locked down, which honestly just makes her more interesting. No oversharing, just straight-up commitment to the work. Whether she’s tearing up the stage or playing it cool on camera, Lauren O’Hara’s building a career that’s hard to ignore.