The Northern Territory News features an interview with Warren Owens. The official site has previously reported that he plays a senator and completed filming back in August (click here), but this article has more info on his character. Here are a few excerpts:

The 58-year-old actor, of Nightcliff in Darwin, plays the part of Fang Zar in the yet-to-be titled film, due out in 2005.

Bound by a strict confidentiality agreement until the movie is released, Owens would only reveal his character is a member of the Rebel Alliance.

"They just wanted my voice and my looks. They didn't even put me in make up," he said.

"All they did was put my hair up in a bun and gave me a funny-looking black frock. But (Star Wars director) George Lucas walked over to me and said: 'I like your voice, keep it up.' "

Hit the link above to read the rest of the article. Thanks to Darth_Zidious and NoCloneTheories for the alerts.