Rose McIver
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![]() McIver at WonderCon in April 2015 | |
Born | Frances Rose McIver 10 October 1988 Auckland, New Zealand |
Education | Avondale College |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1991–present |
Relatives | Paul McIver (brother) |
Frances Rose McIver (born 10 October 1988)[1] is a New Zealand actress. Her mainstream feature film debut came in 2009's The Lovely Bones; other works include the films Predicament and Blinder; as well as guest appearances in New Zealand-based shows Xena: Warrior Princess, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, and Legend of the Seeker. McIver was a series regular on Power Rangers RPM, and she had recurring roles in both Showtime's Masters of Sex and on ABC's Once Upon a Time.
Since March 2015, she has starred as the lead in The CW's iZombie as medical examiner Olivia "Liv" Moore.
Early life
McIver was born in Auckland and was raised in Titirangi by her father, John George Whitfield "Mac" McIver (b. 1951),[1] a photographer, and her mother, Ann "Annie" (née Coney),[1] an artist. Her parents still reside in the house in which she grew up.[2] She has an older brother, Paul McIver, who is a musician and former actor. She studied ballet and jazz dance until she was thirteen.[3][4]
McIver attended Avondale College and was a prefect in her final year. She graduated in 2006.[5] She studied at the University of Auckland, and majored in Psychology and Linguistics, but did not complete her degree.[6]
Between acting jobs, she was a babysitter and worked part-time importing bananas with Fair Trade.[7] She took part in their "All Good Bananas" promotion, as the voice of the listener's conscience.[8]
Career
At the age of two, McIver began appearing in commercials. At the age of three, she received the role of an angel in the film The Piano.
McIver has mostly worked for New Zealand television, from fantasy-based series like Maddigan's Quest to dramas such as Rude Awakenings. She has also starred in television films such as the Hercules film series and Maiden Voyage, as well as two Disney Channel films: Eddie's Million Dollar Cook-Off in 2003, and Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board in 2007, which is the sequel to the 1999 film Johnny Tsunami. From March to December 2009, she played Ranger Yellow Summer Landsdown in the television series Power Rangers: RPM for 32 episodes.
McIver's big screen debut was in Peter Jackson's film adaptation of The Lovely Bones, which received its U.S. release on 11 December 2009. In the film, she played Lindsey Salmon, the younger sister of the main character.[9]
McIver appeared in the film Predicament, based on the novel by Ronald Hugh Morrieson, which was released in New Zealand and Australia on 26 August 2010.[10] Filming took place in July and August 2009 in the towns of Hawera and Eltham.[11] In 2011, McIver appeared in the television film Tangiwai, based on the 1953 Tangiwai rail disaster. In the film, she played Nerissa Love, the fiancée of New Zealand cricketer Bob Blair and one of the victims of the disaster.[12][13] She also had a role in the comedy series Super City, playing cheerleader Candice.[7]
From 19 March to 10 April 2010 she appeared on stage at the Herald Theatre as Izzy, the best friend of the main character in That Face.[14] McIver was also selected to participate in the 2010 Show Me Shorts Film Festival.[15]
McIver put her studies at the University of Auckland on hold, and traveled to Los Angeles for "a couple of top-secret projects".[16] She was cast opposite Chris Lowell in the indie film Light Years.[17] McIver was also cast in Australian rules football film, Blinder, which began filming in Torquay on 20 February 2012, before moving to Boston. The film was scheduled for release in 2013.[18][19]
McIver was cast as the lead character in MTV's Cassandra French's Finishing School for Boys, based on the book by Eric Garcia and produced by Garcia and Krysten Ritter.[20] McIver was also cast as a recurring character on Showtime's Masters of Sex, which is based on the book Masters of Sex: The Life and Times of William Masters and Virginia Johnson, the Couple Who Taught America How to Love by Thomas Maier. The drama began filming in New York City in March, and began to air in September 2013.[21]
In July 2013, it was announced that McIver landed the role of Tinker Bell for a multi-episode story arc on the series Once Upon a Time.[22] In January 2017, it was announced that McIver would reprise her role in season 6.[23]
In February 2014, McIver was cast as the adult Cathy Dollanganger in the Lifetime television film Petals on the Wind, adapted from the book by V. C. Andrews.[24]
In March 2014, McIver was announced to star in CW's new series iZombie as Olivia "Liv" Moore.[25]
In March 2017, it was reported that McIver was in Romania, filming "A Christmas Prince" for Netflix which was released 17 November 2017.[26]
McIver has been cast in the musical feature, Daffodils. Filming began February 2018 in Wellington, Waikato, and Wairarapa,[27] and the film will be released in New Zealand and Australia in 2019.[28]
McIver is also an ambassador for Emirates airlines.[29]
Personal life
McIver enjoys writing, and is inspired by the works of John Steinbeck, Wally Lamb and Franz Kafka.[7] She also enjoys crossword puzzles and Sudoku.[3]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1993 | The Piano | Angel | |
1997 | Topless Women Talk About Their Lives | Sally | |
1998 | Flying[30] | Josie | Short film |
2001 | Ozzie | Caitlin | |
2002 | Toy Love | Lucy | |
2007 | Knickers[31] | Emily | Short film |
2008 | So Fresh & So Keen[32] | Sally Poste | Short film |
2009 | The Lovely Bones | Lindsey Salmon | |
2010 | Predicament | Maybelle Zimmerman | |
2010 | Dangerous Ride | Renee | Short film |
2012 | The Dinner Party[33] | Heather "Rose" | Short film |
2013 | Blinder | Sammy Walton | |
2013 | Brightest Star | Charlotte Cates | |
2015 | Warning Labels[34] | Jessie | Short film |
2015 | Coward | Ophelia | Short film |
2015 | Mattresside | Sue | Short film |
2015 | Queen of Carthage | Jane | Voice role |
2015 | The Answers[35] | Paige | Short film |
2017 | A Christmas Prince[36] | Amber Moore | |
2018 | Brampton's Own[37] | Rachel Kinley | Post-production |
2018 | A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding[38] | Amber Moore | |
2019 | Daffodils | Rose[39] | Pre-production |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1993 | Shortland Street | Holly | [unknown episodes] |
1994 | Hercules and the Amazon Women | Girl (Hydra) | Television film |
1994 | Hercules in the Underworld | Ilea | Television film |
1994 | Hercules in the Maze of the Minotaur | Ilea | Television film |
1995 | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys | Ilea | Episode: "The Other Side" |
1995 | Riding High | Billy | Television series |
1996 | City Life | Sophie | Television series |
1997 | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys | Ilea | Episode: "When a Man Loves a Woman" |
1999 | Xena: Warrior Princess | Daphne/Xena | Episode: "Little Problems" |
2002 | Murder in Greenwich | Sheila McGuire | Television film |
2002 | Mercy Peak | Gwyneth Couch | Episode: "Cruel to Be Kind" |
2003 | P.E.T. Detectives | Genevieve | Episode: "Play It Again Evan" |
2003 | Eddie's Million Dollar Cook-Off | Hannah | Television film |
2004 | Maiden Voyage | Jenny | Television film |
2006 | Maddigan's Quest | Garland | Lead role |
2007 | Rude Awakenings | Constance Short | Main role |
2007 | Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board | Val | Television film |
2009 | Legend of the Seeker | Alice | Episode: "Reckoning" |
2009 | Power Rangers RPM | Summer Landsdown/Yellow Ranger | Main role |
2011 | Tangiwai | Nerissa Love | Television film |
2011 | Super City | Candice | Main role |
2012 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Bridget Byron | Episode: "Tressed to Kill" |
2012 | Cassandra French's Finishing School for Boys | Cassandra French | Unsold television pilot |
2013–2014 | Masters of Sex | Vivian Scully | Recurring role, 9 episodes |
2013–2014, 2017 | Once Upon a Time | Tinker Bell | Recurring role, 9 episodes |
2014 | Petals on the Wind | Cathy Dollanganger | Television film |
2014 | Play It Again, Dick | Skank with Attitude | Recurring role |
2015–present | iZombie | Olivia "Liv" Moore | Lead role |
2017 | A Bunch of Dicks[40] | Johnny | Funny or Die short |
2017 | DreamWorks Dragons | Atali | Voice role, 3 episodes |
Video games
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2017 | Access Code | Eve (voice) | Google Daydream[41] |
Music videos
Year | Title | Artist |
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2015 | "Demon Days (Do It All Again)" | Wild Wild Horses |
2015 | "Ordinary Life" | Wild Wild Horses |
2016 | "Heartlines"[42] | Broods |
As producer
Year | Title | Notes |
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2014 | Blood Punch |
Theatre
Year | Title | Role | Venue |
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2003 | Arcadia | Thomasina Coverly | Titirangi Theatre, Auckland |
2008 | Blood Brothers | Various | Peach Theatre Company, Auckland |
2010 | That Face | Izzy | Silo Theatre Company, Auckland |
Awards and nominations
Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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2002 | TV Guide NZ Television Awards | Best Juvenile Actor/Actress | Xena Warrior Princess ("Little Problems") | Won | [43] |
2007 | Air New Zealand Screen Awards | Best performance by an actress | Maddigan's Quest | Nominated | [44] |
2010 | Visa Entertainment Screen Awards | Best NZ Actress | The Lovely Bones | Won | [45] |
2012 | Monte Carlo Film Festival | Outstanding Actress | Tangiwai | Nominated | [46] |
2017 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Comedy TV Actress | iZombie | Nominated | [47] |
2018 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy Actress | Nominated | [48] |
References
- ^ a b c "Descendants of Peter McIver". quovadis-southern-africa.co.za. 7 June 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
- ^ "Rose McIvor: taking on Tinseltown". NZ Woman's Weekly. 18 April 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
- ^ a b Meet Petals in the Wind Star Rose McIver. YouTube. 26 May 2014.
- ^ Rae, Fiona (7 April 2007). "Rose McIver - Commentary". NZ Listener. Retrieved 29 July 2010.
- ^ Thomas, Carolyn (17 December 2009). "Meet our lovely star". Western Leader (via Stuff.co.nz). Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ^ Young, John (6 November 2009). "Entertainment Weekly Interview". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 29 July 2010.
- ^ a b c Barry Hill, Rebecca (16 August 2010). "Rose with no thorns". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
- ^ "Bananas to humans: "this time it's personal"". StopPress. 26 October 2010. Archived from the original on 29 October 2010.
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- ^ "Cameras roll in Eltham". Stratford Press. 5 September 2009.
- ^ "TV Drama Based on New Zealand Tragedy to Air This Week". Scoop Culture. 9 August 2011.
- ^ "Calling all extras for TV film Tangiwai". Dominion Post. 11 May 2010. Archived from the original on 30 June 2012.
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- ^ "Short Film Lab Finds and Nurtures Future Talent". Scoop.co.nz. 6 October 2010. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
- ^ Holmes, Stephanie (14 August 2011). "Test of character". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (1 November 2011). "McIver lands lead in 'Light Years'". Variety. Retrieved 13 November 2011.
- ^ "Richard Gray's AFL Film Blinder announces cast". Encoremagazine.com.au. 18 January 2012. Archived from the original on 21 January 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
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- ^ Rose, Lacey (9 July 2012). "MTV Taps 'Lovely Bones' Actress to Star in 'Cassandra French' pilot". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (8 February 2013). "Showtime's 'Masters of Sex' Adds 'Lovely Bones' Actress". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
- ^ Hibberd, James (25 July 2013). "'Once Upon a Time' casts Tinkerbell". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 27 July 2013.
- ^ Mitovich, Matt (9 January 2017). "'Once Upon a Time' Season 6: Rose McIver Returns as Tinker Bell". TVLine. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
- ^ Marechal, AJ (18 February 2014). "Lifetime's "Flowers in the Attic" Sequel to Star Rose McIver". Variety. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley. "Rose McIver to Star in Rob Thomas' 'iZombie'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- ^ Simich, Ricardo (25 March 2017). "Kiwi stars hit Europe for new projects". NZ Herald. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
- ^ "Kimbra, iZombie's Rose McIver to star in Kiwi musical feature Daffodils". Stuff.co.nz. 23 February 2018.
- ^ "Daffodils Awarded at Vista Film Marketing Programme". NZfilm.co.nz. 30 November 2017.
- ^ "My Holidays: Rose McIver". NZHerald.co.nz. 14 February 2018.
- ^ "Flying". Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ^ "Knickers (part I)". Retrieved 29 July 2012.
- ^ "So Fresh & So Keen". 4 June 2008. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
- ^ "The Dinner Party". 13 November 2012. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
- ^ "Warning Labels". Retrieved 1 January 2017.
- ^ "The Answers". Retrieved 1 January 2017.
- ^ McVeagh, Joel (21 April 2017). "Leeds actor's role in Netflix movie". Yorkshire Evening Post. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (5 May 2017). "Alex Russell & Rose McIver To Star In 'Brampton's Own'". Deadline. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
- ^ McHenry, Jackson (TBD). New York Magazine http://www.vulture.com/2018/05/netflix-adds-christmas-prince-sequel-to-its-film-catalogue.html. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
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- ^ "A Bunch of Dicks". Retrieved 10 March 2017.
- ^ "Award Winning Studio Launches a New VR Game". Retrieved 28 May 2017.
- ^ "Heartlines". Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- ^ "NZ Television Awards 2002 Winners List". Scoop.co.nz. 29 June 2002.
- ^ "Outrageous Fortune, Maddigan's Quest lead pack in Screen Award nominations". The New Zealand Herald. 3 July 2007.
- ^ Sundae, Hugh (8 December 2010). "Boy wins big at inaugural people's choice awards". The New Zealand Herald.
- ^ Nominee List Archived 17 September 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Ceron, Ella. "The Pretty Little Liars Were ALL Nominated for the Same EXACT Award". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
- ^ https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/The-2018-Teen-Choice-Awards-Announces-New-Wave-of-Nominees-20180613
External links
- Rose McIver at IMDb
- Rose McIver at the NZ on Screen
- Rose McIver on X
- Rose McIver on Instagram
- 1988 births
- 20th-century New Zealand actresses
- 21st-century New Zealand actresses
- Living people
- New Zealand child actresses
- New Zealand expatriates in the United States
- New Zealand film actresses
- New Zealand people of Scottish descent
- New Zealand television actresses
- People educated at Avondale College
- People from Auckland
- University of Auckland alumni