Rachel House, whose birth name is
Rachel Jessica Te Ao Maarama House, is a New Zealand actress, director and writer of Māori descent. She was born on October 20, 1971, in Auckland, New Zealand, and is 54 years old as of August 20, 2026. She stands approximately 1.70 m tall. In
Heartbreak High she plays principal Stacy “Woodsy” Woods.
Key facts
- Real name: Rachel Jessica Te Ao Maarama House.
- Date of birth: October 20, 1971.
- Age: 54 years old.
- Height: approximately 1.70 m.
- Nationality: New Zealander.
- Ancestry: Kai Tahu, Te Atiawa and Ngati Mutunga.
- Sign: Libra.
- Partner: there is no current relationship publicly confirmed.
- Children: there is no sufficiently reliable public information to confirm she has children.
- Net worth: there is no verifiable official figure.
How did she become famous?
House graduated from Toi Whakaari, New Zealand's national drama school, in 1992. Her career spans theatre, television, film, voice acting and directing. She gained international recognition for
Whale Rider,
Hunt for the Wilderpeople,
Moana and
Thor: Ragnarok, in addition to her work on
Heartbreak High.
Main films and series
- Heartbreak High: Woodsy.
- Moana: voice of Gramma Tala.
- Soul: voice of Terry.
- Thor: Ragnarok: Topaz.
- Hunt for the Wilderpeople: Paula Hall.
- Whale Rider: appearance.
- Boy: appearance and acting-direction work.
- The Mountain: feature film directorial debut.
Personal life
House belongs to the Kai Tahu, Te Atiawa and Ngati Mutunga iwi. She has built a career closely tied to theatre and Māori culture. She keeps her romantic life private.
Exercise and diet
There is no publicly confirmed daily diet or exercise routine.
Social media
Her public activity on social media is limited compared to many younger actors; it is recommended to verify accounts directly before presenting them as official.
Why is she trending?
House remains linked to
Heartbreak High, whose third season arrived in 2026. She also maintains an international schedule of acting, voice work and directing, with projects such as
Sunny Nights and film work from 2026.
Rachel House tiene una presencia escénica increíble; su interpretación de Stacy «Woodsy» Woods en Heartbreak High es tan auténtica que me hizo sentir parte de la historia. Admiro cómo combina su herencia māori con un carisma universal.
Me encanta ver a Rachel House en Heartbreak High; cada escena con la directora Woodsy muestra su versatilidad y me deja con ganas de seguir viendo más temporadas. ¡Espero que pronto la veamos en otros proyectos igual de impactantes!