Alisha Weir
Alisha Weir | |
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| Born | 26 September 2009 Dublin, Ireland |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
Alisha Weir (born 26 September 2009) is an Irish actress and singer. She began her career in theatre. She is best known for her roles as Matilda Wormwood in the film Matilda the Musical (2022), and title role in the horror film Abigail (2024).
Early life[edit]
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[edit]
When the musical Once returned to Dublin's Olympia Theatre in 2017, Weir played Ivanka. She also performed a rendition of the Justin Timberlake song "True Colors" on The Late Late Toy Show.[4] 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.[5] She appeared in Tony Finnegan's productions of Annie, The Wizard of Oz, and Oliver! at the National Concert Hall.[citation needed]
Weir was eleven when she was cast as the titular Matilda Wormwood in the film adaptation of Matilda the Musical for Netflix,[4] and thirteen by the film's premiere in Christmas 2022. Weir plays the lead role in the 2024 horror film Abigail, released on April 19, 2024.[6]
Credits[edit]
Film and TV[edit]
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2018 | Don't Leave Home | Siobhan Callahan | |
| Day Out | Rachael | Short film | |
| 2019 | Darklands | Laura | 5 episodes |
| 2020 | Two by Two: Overboard! | Primrose (voice) | |
| 2022 | Matilda the Musical | Matilda Wormwood | |
| Fia's Fairies | Fia (voice) | Main role | |
| 2023 | Wicked Little Letters | Nancy Gooding | |
| 2024 | Abigail | Abigail |
Stage[edit]
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2017 | Once | Ivanka | Olympia Theatre, Dublin |
| Annie | Molly | National Concert Hall, Dublin | |
| 2018 | The Wizard of Oz | Munchkin | |
| 2019 | Oliver! | Chorus |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 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[citation needed] | Lead Actress – Film | Nominated |
In April 2024, Weir was listed among Forbes 30 Under 30.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ Britt, Tabitha (22 December 2022). "All About 'Matilda the Musical' Actress Alisha Weir". People. Archived from the original on 30 December 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ "Matilda Movie Premiere". Our Lady's School. 17 October 2022. Archived from the original on 11 March 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ McCarthy, Ester N (19 November 2022). "Alisha Weir on being Matilda: 'I burst into tears because I just couldn't believe it'". Irish Examiner. Archived from the original on 11 March 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ a b Coyle, Colin (17 January 2021). "Dublin actress Alisha Weir, 11, lands lead role in Netflix Matilda". The Sunday Times. Archived from the original on 5 September 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ "Dublin teen poised for stardom after a lead role in Netflix's 'Matilda the Musical'". IrishCentral. 3 January 2023. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- ^ Donaghy, Gerard (14 January 2024). "Young Irish actress Alisha Weir teases upcoming horror from directors of Scream". The Irish Post. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ Neglia, Matt (15 December 2022). "The 2022 Dublin Film Critics Circle (DFCC) Winners". Next Best Picture. Archived from the original on 15 December 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (21 December 2022). "'Banshees of Inisherin', 'Aftersun' Top London Critics' Circle Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 22 December 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ Guerin, Harry (9 April 2024). "Irish star Alisha Weir, 14, on Forbes 30 Under 30 list". RTÉ TEN.
External links[edit]
- Alisha Weir at IMDb
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