At just 14, Q’orianka Kilcher made her mark in Hollywood with her captivating portrayal of Pocahontas in Terrence Malick’s Oscar-nominated film “The New World,” alongside Colin Farrell and Christian Bale. Her performance garnered the National Board of Review’s Best Breakthrough Performance and the Alma Award for Best Actress in a Feature Film, earning her numerous nominations, rave reviews and critical acclaim.
Q’orianka’s recent projects include “Unholy Trinity” opposite Samuel L. Jackson and Pierce Brosnan. “The Life of Chuck” Directed by Mike Flanagan, opposite Tom Hiddleston. She also co-wrote, produced, and starred in the psychological thriller “Yesteryear,” with cast Wes Studi, Nick Cassavetes, Peter Facinelli, Angela Sarafyan and Jessie Garcia. Additionally, she produced and starred in the upcoming feature crime thriller “Unwinding” opposite Peter Facinelli and Amanda Plummer. She is also currently working on her directorial feature debut “Highway of Tears” based on the many cases of MMIWG.
Q’orianka’s past credits include her role Iconic role of ‘Angela Blue Thunder’ in Taylor Sheridan’s acclaimed series “Yellowstone”. ‘Niki’ in MGM’s feature film, “DOG” opposite Channing Tatum. The Incan princess ‘Kawillaka’ in the Paramount feature film, “DORA THE EXPLORER”, and ‘Mary Palmer’ in the Golden Globe nominated series from Anonymous Content, “THE ALIENIST”, opposite Daniel Brühl, Luke Evans, and Dakota Fanning. In 2017, she reunited with Academy Award winner Christian Bale and Wes Studi for the film ‘Hostiles’ directed by Academy Award Nominated director Scott Cooper. Title roles include,” TE ATA” based on the life and career of the Native American trailblazer, Te Ata, which debuted at TIFF and the title role of “Princess Kaiulani.” She was featured in the award-winning television show “Sons of Anarchy,” 2015 TIFF Official Selection “Sky” opposite Diane Kruger, “Longmire,” “Shouting Secrets,” and the ”The Killing” oppose Joel Kinnaman. Through her production company, IQ Films, she also produced “The Power of Few,”starring Christopher Walken, Anthony Anderson, and Christian Slater.
Beyond acting, Q’orianka is a passionate environmental and human rights activist who uses her voice as a tool to bring the need for universal dignity, compassion, environmental justice, and basic Human Rights to the attention of the international community. She lends her voice and energy to numerous organizations, including Amnesty International, Greenpeace and the United Nations. Over the years she has been the keynote speaker at numerous international conferences and panels, such as the Harvard Leadership Conference and the United Nations “Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples” Forum, the International Youth Media Summit, International Forum On Globalization (IFG) and Amnesty International Woman’s Rights. Together with her brothers, Xihuaru and Kainoa, she co-founded the nonprofit ‘Action Hero Network’, empowering everyday action heroes who she feels are the true front line soldiers driving change, “One small action a day, multiplied by millions is what changes the world”.
Q’orianka’s dedication and work in environmental justice inspired Academy Award winning director, James Cameron in the creation of the character “Neytiri” in the highly successful blockbuster film “Avatar.” Her close work with indigenous communities has earned her the respect of many prominent indigenous leaders including: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchu, Bolivian President Evo Morales, and Peruvian Indigenous leader Alberto Pizango, among many others.
In her free time, Q’orianka enjoys singing with her band, writing and making music with her brothers, traveling, and supporting grass root community projects and youth initiatives around the world. She continues to collaborate with everyday action heroes committed to making the world a better place for all.