| Who is it? | Director, Writer, Producer |
| Birth Year | 1967 |
| Birth Place | Wellington, New Zealand, New Zealand |
| Age | 56 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Alma mater | University of Auckland Swinburne University of Technology |
| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Notable work | Whale Rider The Zookeeper's Wife |
| Spouse(s) | Andrew Lister |
| Children | 2 |
Niki Caro, a renowned director, writer, and producer hailing from New Zealand, is estimated to have a net worth of $11 million in 2024. Caro has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry through her exceptional storytelling abilities and remarkable directorial skills. With her notable works like "Whale Rider," "North Country," and "Mulan," she has garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success. Caro's expertise and contributions to the film industry have not only earned her recognition but also a substantial financial fortune.
Caro was born in Wellington, New Zealand. She attended Kadimah College, Auckland, then Diocesan School for Girls, where she received an alumni award. Caro graduated with a BFA from the Elam School of Fine Arts at the University of Auckland in 1988 and received a Postgraduate Diploma in Film from the Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia.
It was chosen for the New Zealand Prestigious Critics week in 1998. In 1999 the movie was voted best new film at the New Zealand Film Awards.
With the success of Whale Rider under her belt, Caro was chosen to direct her first Hollywood film, North Country (2005), starring Charlize Theron. It was later nominated for Best Actress for lead and supporting role at the Oscars, and also was nominated for a Golden Globe.
After doing North Country, Caro went back to New Zealand to write and direct the feature film The Vintner's Luck (2009) otherwise known as A Heavenly Vintage, which is about a peasant winemaker who sets out to make the perfect vintage wine. The film reunited her with her Whale Rider star Keisha Castle-Hughes.
McFarland, USA starring Kevin Costner and directed by Caro was released in February 2015.
In February 2017, it was announced Caro will direct Disney's live action remake of Mulan. She will be the second woman at the studio to direct a movie budgeted at over $100 million, after Ava DuVernay.
