Alisha Weir
Born (2009-09-26) 26 September 2009 (age 14)
Dublin, Ireland
Occupation(s)Actress, Singer, Dancer
Years active2017–present

Alisha Weir (born 26 September 2009) is an Irish singer and child actress. She began her career in theatre and rose to prominence when she starred as Matilda Wormwood in the film Matilda: The Musical (2022).

Early life

Alisha Weir was born in Dublin, Ireland, on 26 September 2009, and grew up in the South Dublin suburb of Knocklyon.[1] She attended Our Lady's School.[2] Her two older sisters took drama classes, which Weir joined when she was old enough.[3]

Career

When the musical Once returned to Dublin's Olympia Theatre in 2017, Weir played Ivanka. She also performed a rendition of Justin Timberlake "True Colors" on the Late Late Toy Show. She made her feature film debut in the 2018 thriller Don't Leave Home and her television debut as Laura in the 2019 crime drama Darklands.[4] She appeared in Tony Finnegan's productions of Annie, The Wizard of Oz, and Oliver! at the National Concert Hall.

Weir was eleven when she was cast as the titular Matilda Wormwood in the film adaptation of Matilda the Musical for Netflix,[5] and thirteen by the film's premiere in Christmas 2022. Weir is set to play the lead role in the 2024 horror film Abigail, scheduled for release on April 19, 2024.[6]

Filmography

Film and TV

Year Title Role Notes
2018 Don't Leave Home Siobhan Callahan
Day Out Rachael Short film
2019 Darklands Laura 5 episodes
2020 Two by Two: Overboard! Primrose Voice role
2022 Matilda the Musical Matilda Wormwood
Fia's Fairies Fia Voice role
2023 Wicked Little Letters Nancy Gooding
2024 Abigail Abigail

Stage

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Once Ivanka Olympia Theatre, Dublin
Annie Molly National Concert Hall, Dublin
2018 The Wizard of Oz Munchkin
2019 Oliver! Chorus

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2022 Dublin Film Critics' Circle Breakthrough Artist – Irish Matilda the Musical Won [7]
2023 London Film Critics' Circle Young British/Irish Performer of the Year Nominated [8]
Irish Film & Television Awards Lead Actress – Film Nominated

References

  1. ^ Britt, Tabitha (22 December 2022). "All About 'Matilda the Musical' Actress Alisha Weir". People. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Matilda Movie Premiere". Our Lady's School. 17 October 2022. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  3. ^ McCarthy, Ester N (19 November 2022). "Alisha Weir on being Matilda: 'I burst into tears because I just couldn't believe it'". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Dublin teen poised for stardom after a lead role in Netflix's 'Matilda the Musical'". IrishCentral. 3 January 2023. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  5. ^ Coyle, Colin (17 January 2021). "Dublin actress Alisha Weir, 11, lands lead role in Netflix Matilda". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 10 March 2023.(subscription required)
  6. ^ Donaghy, Gerard (14 January 2024). "Young Irish actress Alisha Weir teases upcoming horror from directors of Scream". The Irish Post. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  7. ^ Neglia, Matt (15 December 2022). "The 2022 Dublin Film Critics Circle (DFCC) Winners". Next Best Picture. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  8. ^ Ritman, Alex (21 December 2022). "'Banshees of Inisherin', 'Aftersun' Top London Critics' Circle Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 December 2022.

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