Keisha Castle-Hughes Quotes

Keisha Castle-Hughes — New Zealander Actress born on March 24, 1990,

Keisha Castle-Hughes is a New Zealand actress who rose to prominence for playing Paikea "Pai" Apirana in the film Whale Rider. The film was nominated for many awards, including an Academy Award for Best Actress for which she was at the time the youngest person nominated in the Best Actress category and an award at the Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards for Best Young Actor/Actress, which she won in 2004... (wikipedia)

Thanks to a lot of people, not just myself, 'Whale Rider' had an amazing impact emotionally, and people remember it. I count myself very lucky that all those doors were unlocked, I just had to open them.

I was able to grow up and do silly things and have a life with only a small amount of public scrutiny.

I've lived a fast-paced life, but I had the best childhood. I didn't miss out on anything by having my daughter at a young age.

I absolutely love being a mother. It's been a blessing. It's fun and it's hard, but it's absolutely amazing.

I come from a big family, so I'd like to have a big family.