Miriama McDowell

Miriama McDowell

Personal Details

Biography

Miriama McDowell, a talented New Zealand actress, embarked on a remarkable journey in the entertainment industry, commencing her formal training at the esteemed Toi Whakaari National Drama School, concurrently launching her film career with notable roles in Zenolith, For Good, and Party at Our Place.

Throughout her early years at the school, McDowell was a frequent presence on the Toi Whakaari stage, gradually expanding her repertoire to include performances at the Court Theater and the Auckland Theater Company as she honed her craft.

In addition to her impressive work in film and theater, McDowell made a lasting impression on television audiences with her roles in Revelations, Interrogation, and Shortland Street.

Notably, in 2006, McDowell appeared in the family comedy drama Naming Number Two, portraying the character Hibiscus, for which she received a New Zealand Screen Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, solidifying her status as a talented and versatile actress.

Career

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2025
Pike River
Pike River as Mandy
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2022
Whina
Whina as Younger Whina Cooper
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2021
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Head High
Head High as Renee O'Kane
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2017
Waru
Waru as Bash
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2016
The Patriarch
The Patriarch as Aunt Saphora
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2014
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2010
Stolen
Stolen as Sgt Denise Traill
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2006