Biography
Natasha Wanganeen (born 20 June 1984) is an Aboriginal Australian actress, screenwriter and producer. She is known for her debut starring role in 2002 feature film Rabbit-Proof Fence, aged 15. Started acting when Natasha's aunt said she should attend a local drama workshop for Indigenous youth at Port Adelaide. Wanganeen is a third cousin of famous Australian footballer Gavin Wanganeen and playwright Trevor Jamieson.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Spithood
2024
When a dangerous patient escapes confinement in a mental asylum and goes on a rampant killing spree, the night shift staff face their worst nightmare,...
Waiyirri
2024
as Lacardi
A missionary’s wife questions her needs to "save souls" after finding solace in her new friendship with a Ngarrindjeri woman.
Limbo
2023
as Emma
Travis, a jaded detective, arrives in the remote outback town of Limbo to investigate the cold case murder of local Indigenous girl Charlotte Hayes 20...
The Survival of Kindness
2023
as WailingWoman
In a cage on a trailer in the middle of the desert, BlackWoman is abandoned, left to die. But BlackWoman seems not ready. She escapes, journeying thro...
2067
2020
as Government Offical
A lowly utility worker is called to the future by a mysterious radio signal, he must leave his dying wife to embark on a journey that will force him t...
A Second Chance: Rivals!
2019
as Mary
As Maddy takes on coaching a team of young twelve-year-old gymnasts, she faces up to intense city versus country rivalry, racism, cyberbullying and he...
Killer Native
2019
as Ghoul
A bitingly wicked take on first contact between British settlers and Aboriginal people – and zombies.
Freedom
2018
as Terry
Upon completing his six years in jail, after taking the wrap for his brother Chris's crime, Rick finds his family in financial hardship and he is unab...
Wild
2018
as Rosie Fields
When Rosie Fields gets a call that her younger brother Tyson is at the police station, she knows the police are the least of his problems. Already ira...
Konya
2018
as Angelica
A middle aged Aboriginal woman lives on her own in the community. Trapped in routine, Grace is determined to remain lonely and bored as punishment for...
Cargo
2017
as Josie
After being infected in the wake of a violent pandemic and with only 48 hours to live, a father struggles to find a new home for his baby daughter.
Rabbit-Proof Fence
2002
as Nina, Dormitory Boss
In 1931, three Aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their homes to be trained as domestic staff, and set off on a trek across the Outback.
Bunker: The Last Fleet
N/A
The year is 2057. For six years the extraterrestrial invaders have occupied our world. The harvest of humankind has begun. When they arrived, everythi...
Bunker: The Last Fleet
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Producer, Screenplay
The year is 2057. For six years the extraterrestrial invaders have occupied our world. The harvest of humankind has begun. When they arrived, everythi...