
Luciane Buchanan is a New Zealand actress of Tongan and Scottish descent. She is best known for her leading role as Rose Larkin in the Netflix action thriller series The Night Agent and for earlier work in The New Legends of Monkey and New Zealand television.
Luciane Buchanan was born on July 18, 1993, in Auckland, New Zealand (raised in the Herne Bay area). she is 33 years old. Her nationality is New Zealand, and her zodiac sign is Cancer.
She is of Tongan and Scottish heritage. Her family could speak Tongan, but her mother encouraged her to fully acquire English due to socioeconomic considerations as Pacific Islanders. Her father is Geoff Buchanan. She has spoken about navigating cultural identity while growing up.
Personal Details
| Full Name | Luciane Buchanan |
| Profession | Actress, filmmaker |
| Date of Birth | 18 July 1993 |
| Age | 33 |
| Birthplace | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Ethnicity | Tongan and Scottish |
| Friends | Lee Hye-ri |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Current Residence | Primarily works internationally; New Zealand roots |
| Qualification | University of Auckland (BA Drama and Psychology) |
Career
Buchanan began acting as a teenager. Her early credits include the 2011 telefilm Billy and roles on New Zealand series such as The Blue Rose and Filthy Rich (as Kennedy Truebridge, 2016–2017).
She gained international attention as Tripitaka in the Netflix series The New Legends of Monkey (2018–2020). Guest and supporting roles followed in projects including Sweet Tooth, Mr. Corman, and the film The Tank (2023).
Her major breakthrough came with the lead role of Rose Larkin, a cybersecurity entrepreneur drawn into a conspiracy, in Netflix’s The Night Agent (2023–2025). The series was a major streaming success. In June 2026 it was announced she would return as Rose Larkin for the final season.
In 2025 she starred as Queen Kaʻahumanu in the Apple TV+ historical drama Chief of War. She is also set to appear in Evil Dead Burn (2026). Beyond acting, she wrote and made the autobiographical short film Lea Tupu’anga / Mother Tongue (2024), which explored themes related to her cultural background and premiered at Sundance. She has also worked as an associate producer.
Luciane Buchanan Husband
Luciane Buchanan keeps her personal life relatively private. Public details about romantic relationships are limited, and she has not been widely reported as married. She maintains strong ties to her New Zealand and Tongan heritage and has discussed cultural identity and language in connection with her short film work. She is represented by agencies including Gail Cowan Management (New Zealand) and U.S. representation.
Physical Appearance
| Luciane Buchanan Height | 5 ft 2 in (157 cm) |
| Weight | 49–50 kg (108–110 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark |
| Hair Color | Dark brown / black |
| Body Type | Slim / fi |
FAQs
When was Luciane Buchanan born and how old is she?
She was born on July 18, 1993, and is 33 years old
What is Luciane Buchanan’s ethnicity?
She is of Tongan and Scottish descent.











