Caren was born and raised in Rustenberg, South Africa with her three older siblings. Her family immigrated to New Zealand when she was 12 where she began acting in high school theatre productions. She went on to study Art and Design at University, majoring in animation and illustration. After graduating she returned to theatre briefly and then began working in television and film.
In 2014, Caren was nominated for the Graham Kennedy Award and a Logie Award for her work in Australia.
Her role in Slow West directed by John Mclean, in which she stars opposite Michael Fassbender and Kodi Smith-McPhee, was her international feature film debut. She will also be appearing in Derek Cianfrance's upcoming Light Between Oceans.

The Marsh King's Daughter
Beth
2023

Unhinged
Rachel Flynn
2020

High Ground
Claire
2020

Gloria Bell
Anne
2019

Mortal Engines
Pandora Shaw
2018

Wake in Fright
Janette Hynes · (2 episodes)
2017

Cargo
Lorraine
2017

Denial
Laura Tyler
2016

The Light Between Oceans
Adult Lucy-Grace
2016
SLOW WEST in SUPER EIGHT
Self
2015

Slow West
Rose Ross
2015

Paper Giants: Magazine Wars
Beth Ridgeway · (2 episodes)
2013

The Blue Rose
Rose Harper · (7 episodes)
2013

The Most Fun You Can Have Dying
Chloe
2012

Legend of the Seeker
Luna · (1 episode)
2008