Beryl Te Wiata

Beryl Margaret Te Wiata (née McMillan; 15 April 1925 – 4 May 2017) was a New Zealand actor, author, and scriptwriter.

Her television appearances included roles on Shortland Street, Mercy Peak, Outrageous Fortune, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, and Xena: Warrior Princess.

[6] She was also a panelist on the New Zealand version of the television advice show Beauty and the Beast, hosted by Selwyn Toogood.

[7] She appeared in movies including the 1981 mystery horror Strange Behavior, Constance in 1984, Mesmerized in 1986, and the 1993 biopic Bread & Roses based on the life of Sonja Davies.

[3] In 2007, she compiled and wrote the liner notes for 49 tracks performed by Inia Te Wiata, released by the National Library of New Zealand.