Luciane Buchanan (born 16 July 1993) is a New Zealand actress and filmmaker. She is known for her roles as Tripitaka (Tang Sanzang) in The New Legends of Monkey, Kennedy Truebridge in Filthy Rich and Billy T's daughter Cherie in Billy.[1][2]
Luciane Buchanan | |
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| Born | Auckland, New Zealand (1993-07-16) 16 July 1993 (age 29) |
| Alma mater | University of Auckland |
| Occupation | Actress, filmmaker |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Buchanan was born and raised in Auckland.[3] She is of Tongan and Scottish descent.[4][5] She took acting classes at the Auckland Performing Arts Centre (TAPAC), some with Miranda Harcourt. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Psychology from the University of Auckland in 2017.[6]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | A Woman's Right to Shoes | Jenny | Short film |
| 2018 | Stray | Lily | Short film |
| 2018 | My Friend Michael Jones | Selena | Short film |
| 2019 | Views | Lauren | Short film |
| TBA | Lea Tupu'anga / Mother Tongue | Katherine | Short film; writer |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Billy | Cherie James | Television film |
| 2013 | The Blue Rose | Aroha Nash | 11 episodes |
| 2015 | Power Rangers Dino Charge | Waitress | 1 episode |
| 2016 | The Brokenwood Mysteries | Tai Smith | 1 episode |
| 2016–2017 | Filthy Rich | Kennedy Truebridge | Main role |
| 2018–2020 | The New Legends of Monkey | Tripitaka | Main role |
| 2021 | Sweet Tooth | Louisa | Episode: "Big Man" |
| 2021 | Mr. Corman | Astrid | Episode: "Many Worlds" |
| 2021 | The Panthers | — | Associate producer |
| TBA | The Night Agent | Rose Larkin | Main role |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 | Common Ground | Leigh Williams |
| 2017 | Baby Mama's Club | |