For her services to theatre, film and television, including being an outspoken and determined advocate for actors' working conditions and pay, Jennifer Ward-Lealand is now a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:.
This recognition comes just a month after the actor, singer, director and tutor was named the 2018 SPADA Industry Champion.Jennifer's headed Equity New Zealand since 2007, is a co-founder of The Actors' Program, and a Trust Board member of the Actors Benevolent Fund. She's also the lead in a new feature film called Vermilion and a te reo advocate.
Jeninifer Ward-Lealand in Vermilion. Photo: Supplied
