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New Zealand actresses died because of Cancer

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Tungia Baker

Tungia Baker (November 27, 2014-July 27, 2005 Otaki) otherwise known as Tungia Dorothea Baker or Aunty Hollywood was a New Zealand actor.

She began acting in the 1950s and became a prominent figure in the New Zealand film industry, appearing in films such as "Utu" and "The Piano". She was also involved in television and theater productions. Baker was well known for her advocacy for Māori culture and was a member of the Ngāti Porou tribe. In addition to her acting career, Baker was also a respected teacher, sharing her knowledge of traditional Māori performing arts with younger generations. She was awarded a Queen's Service Medal for her services to the arts in 1989 and was inducted into the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2003.

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