Heather Rima Te Wiata, born in London, is a versatile name who has largely shaped her career in New Zealand and Australia. Te Wiata, who is also known as a comedian, singer and voice actor in addition to acting, has pursued a career spanning over fifty years on stage, television and film. Te Wiata, who devoted a significant part of her career to television, is especially known for her role as Janice Reid in the long-running Australian soap opera Sons and Daughters. The artist, who appeared on the screen for 204 episodes in this series, is engraved in the memory of Australian viewers with this performance. Te Wiata, who has appeared in many productions in different genres over the years, continued to attract attention with the New Zealand TV series Westside, and then reached wider audiences in the international arena. Her portrayal of the character Sheriam Bayanar in Amazon Prime's successful fantasy series Wheel of Time brought her to a new audience on a global scale. This role stands out as one of the important turning points of his career. Having successfully interpreted different characters such as Spencer in the popular detective series My Life Is Murder, Shona in the New Zealand production I Want to Leave, and Jules Varma in the international production Madam, the artist has proven time and time again that she has a wide acting range. Her role as Marzipan, which she took on as a voice actor in the children's animation project Kiri and Lou, reveals her skills in this field. Te Wiata, who has also been on the agenda of moviegoers with productions such as Wilds on the Run, has given life to both entertaining and striking characters throughout his career. This storied career spanning decades positions him among New Zealand and Australia's most experienced and valuable players.