Alisha Weir Explained
| Birth Date: | 26 September 2009 |
| Birth Place: | Dublin, Ireland |
| Years Active: | 2017–present |
Alisha Weir (born 26 September 2009) is an Irish actress and singer, best known for her leading roles in the films Matilda the Musical (2022) and Abigail (2024).
Early Life
Alisha Weir was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. She attended Our Lady's School and has two older sisters, both of whom participated in drama classes, inspiring her to pursue acting at a young age.[1]
Her father manages a car dealership, and she is scheduled to take her Junior Cert exams in 2025.[2]
Career
Weir began her career in theatre, debuting as Ivanka in the musical Once at Dublin's Olympia Theatre in 2017. She gained attention for her singing talent on The Late Late Toy Show, where she performed Justin Timberlake's cover of "True Colors".[3]
Her feature film debut was in the 2018 thriller Don't Leave Home, and she made her television debut as Laura in the 2019 crime drama Darklands.[4] Weir has also appeared in stage productions of Annie, The Wizard of Oz, and Oliver!.
At eleven, Weir was cast as Matilda Wormwood in the Netflix adaptation of Matilda the Musical. She later starred in the 2024 horror film Abigail, released on 19 April 2024. For this role, she trained in ballet and performed her own stunts. Critics praised her performance, with Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter describing it as "mesmerising" and "frightening and sardonically funny".[5]
Weir is also set to voice the lead role in the animated feature The Land of Sometimes, alongside Jessica Henwick and Ewan McGregor.[6]
Personal life
Weir resides with her parents in Knocklyon, South Dublin, and they have a pet dog. She enjoys films such as The Parent Trap and The Black Phone, and she cites actress Saoirse Ronan as one of her idols.
Filmography
Film and Television
Stage
Awards and Nominations
In April 2024, Weir was named in Forbes 30 Under 30.[12]
Notes and References
- Britt . Tabitha . 22 December 2022 . All About 'Matilda the Musical' Actress Alisha Weir . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221230015737/https://people.com/movies/all-about-alisha-weir-matilda-the-musical-actress/ . 30 December 2022 . 2 March 2022 . People.
- News: Barter . Pavel . April 28, 2024 . Matilda star Alisha Weir: I'm back at school, I want to do my Junior Cert . live . https://archive.today/20240428000729/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/matilda-star-alisha-weir-im-back-at-school-i-want-to-do-my-junior-cert-dm9g5jpc9 . 28 April 2024 . 2024-05-13 . . en . 0140-0460.
- News: 17 January 2021 . Dublin actress Alisha Weir, 11, lands lead role in Netflix Matilda . . https://archive.today/20210905181051/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/dublin-actress-alisha-weir-11-lands-lead-role-in-netflix-matilda-wrm30j6q6. 5 September 2021. 19 April 2024.
- News: 3 January 2023 . Dublin teen poised for stardom after a lead role in Netflix's 'Matilda the Musical' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230225014224/https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/entertainment/alisha-weir-matilda . 25 February 2023 . 2 March 2023 . IrishCentral.
- Web site: Grobar . Matt . 2024-04-19 . Meet Alisha Weir, The 14-Year-Old Breakout Star Of Universal's Vampire Flick 'Abigail' . 2024-05-13 . Deadline . en-US . 22 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240422161003/https://deadline.com/2024/04/alisha-weir-talks-abigail-transformation-saoirse-ronan-interview-1235890121/ . live .
- Web site: Yossman . K.J. . 8 May 2024 . Jessica Henwick, Alisha Weir Join Ewan McGregor in Animated Feature 'The Land of Sometimes' . . 8 May 2024 . 8 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240508103236/https://variety.com/2024/film/global/jessica-henwick-alisha-weir-land-of-sometimes-animation-1235995528/ . live .
- Web site: Teenage Irish actress Alisha Weir makes prestigious Forbes list of top European talent. Gerard. Donaghy. The Irish Post. 8 May 2024. 8 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240508103730/https://www.irishpost.com/news/teenage-irish-actress-alisha-weir-makes-prestigious-forbes-list-of-top-european-talent-270756. live.
- Web site: Young Dublin Matilda star Alisha Weir to grace red carpet at Irish premiere. 13 May 2024. SundayWorld.com. 8 May 2024. 8 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240508103730/https://www.sundayworld.com/showbiz/irish-showbiz/young-dublin-matilda-star-alisha-weir-to-grace-red-carpet-at-irish-premiere/961737894.html. live.
- Web site: Neglia . Matt . 15 December 2022 . The 2022 Dublin Film Critics Circle (DFCC) Winners . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221215201815/https://nextbestpicture.com/the-2022-dublin-film-critics-circle-dfcc-winners/ . 15 December 2022 . 30 January 2023 . Next Best Picture . en-US.
- Web site: Ritman . Alex . 21 December 2022 . 'Banshees of Inisherin', 'Aftersun' Top London Critics' Circle Nominations . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221222001519/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/london-critics-circle-awards-nominations-2023-1235285968/ . 22 December 2022 . 22 December 2022 . The Hollywood Reporter.
- News: Clarke . Donald . 7 March 2023. Irish Film & Television Awards 2023: The Banshees of Inisherin and Aisha top nominations . 16 May 2024 . . en.
- Web site: Guerin . Harry . 9 April 2024 . Irish star Alisha Weir, 14, on Forbes 30 Under 30 list . . 10 April 2024 . 10 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240410112316/https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2024/0409/1442571-irish-star-alisha-weir-14-on-forbes-30-under-30-list/ . live .
