Interview #13: Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand! Boudica and Zehra 🗡️🤎

from Xena: Warrior Nutballs · host xenawarriornutballs

In this interview, Lou and Shell find themselves sitting down with one of the biggest legends in Aotearoa’s creative industries: Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand (ONZM, CNZM). 👑🎭 The 2020 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year, honoured for her contributions to the arts and advocacy for Te Reo Māori, Jennifer reflects on her time in the Xena-verse.⚔️🥝 She stormed onto our screens as the fierce and formidable Boudica in “The Deliverer” (S3E4) and returned as Zehra in “The Play’s the Thing,” (S4E17) bringing gravitas and razor-sharp wit to every scene. 🛡️🔥 We talk about what it meant to bring a real-life warrior woman to life within this bold fantasy world, and her favourite memories working alongside the late great Kevin Smith - Ares 🗡️🖤 Regal, grounded, and gloriously sharp - Nutballs, you will understand after listening why we are still in awe. Follow Jennifer on Instagram: @jen_wl_te_atamira 📸 Book tickets to see Jennifer in “Helen Clark in 6 Outfits” 7th to 26th April, Auckland, New Zealand: https://www.atc.co.nz/whats-on/2026-season/helen-clark-in-six-outfits Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578930248317 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenawarriornutballs/

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