Alisha Weir

Alisha Weir

Born: September 26, 2009
in Dublin, Ireland
Alisha Weir, born on September 26, 2009, in Dublin, Ireland, is an actress and singer quickly making her mark in the entertainment industry. She grew up in the South Dublin suburb of Knocklyon, where her passion for the arts blossomed at a young age. Inspired by her older sisters' drama classes, she joined in on the fun and soon discovered her own talent for acting.

Alisha cut her teeth on stage, appearing in productions like "Once" at Dublin's Olympia Theatre. Her captivating stage presence even landed her a spot on Ireland's popular "The Late Late Toy Show," where she wowed audiences with a rendition of Justin Timberlake's "True Colors."

Her big break came in 2018 when she made her feature film debut in the thriller "Don't Leave Home," quickly followed by a role in the crime drama "Darklands." Her on-screen presence and natural talent couldn't go unnoticed for long.

At just eleven years old, Alisha snagged the coveted role of Matilda Wormwood in the film adaptation of the hit musical "Matilda." With her infectious energy and undeniable talent, she brought the beloved character to life on screen.

Her star continues to rise as she takes on the lead in the 2024 horror flick "Abigail." And as if that wasn't enough, she'll also be lending her voice to the lead role opposite Ewan McGregor in the animated feature "The Land of Sometimes."

Alisha Weir is definitely a force to be reckoned with. With her impressive range and dedication to her craft, there's no doubt she'll continue to shine for years to come.

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Movies for Alisha Weir...

The IFTA Awards 2024
Title: The IFTA Awards 2024
Released: April 22, 2024
Type: Movie
Highlights of the 21st IFTA Awards Ceremony from the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. Hosted by Baz Ashmawy.
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Abigail
Title: Abigail
Character: Abigail
Released: April 18, 2024
Type: Movie
After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12 year old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to do to collect a $50 million ransom is watch the girl overnight. In an isolated mansion, the captors start to dwindle, one by one, and they discover, to their mounting horror, that they’re locked inside with no normal little girl.
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Wicked Little Letters
Title: Wicked Little Letters
Character: Nancy Gooding
Released: February 23, 2024
Type: Movie
When deeply conservative English local Edith Swan and fellow residents begin to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, her rowdy, foul-mouthed, Irish migrant neighbor Rose Gooding is charged with the crime. The anonymous letters prompt a national uproar, and a trial ensues. However, as the town’s women—led by Police Officer Gladys Moss—begin to investigate the crime themselves, they suspect something is amiss and Rose may not be the culprit after all.
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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
Title: Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
Character: Matilda Wormwood
Released: November 25, 2022
Type: Movie
An extraordinary young girl discovers her superpower and summons the remarkable courage, against all odds, to help others change their stories, whilst also taking charge of her own destiny. Standing up for what's right, she's met with miraculous results.
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Title: Fia’s Fairies
Character: Fia (voice)
Released: October 31, 2022
Type: TV
Fia and her best friend Ameer take a journey to Fairy World where they learn life lessons through exciting adventures with the fairies and all their magical friends. As well as teaching Fia and Ameer new words in Irish Gaelic, they also teach them about kindness, acceptance, and bravery – all whilst bringing our young audience along for the fun! Educational CGi children’s series created by Eoghan Garvey and Vanessa Robinson.
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Two by Two: Overboard!
Title: Two by Two: Overboard!
Character: Primrose (voice)
Released: September 24, 2020
Type: Movie
The Honeymoon is over… How we enjoyed the party when our amphibious Nestrian chums discovered their incredible newfound agility underwater! But, when we revisit our curious, loveable pals, the entire animal kingdom’s survival is once again at stake. Amid the prospect of no new land on which to live and prosper, not to mention the ever-diminishing food resources, the mood on board the Ark is laden with mounting tensions, which regularly spill over into ark rage. Fragile peace is frequently broken with general chaos ensuing. How can our unlikely heroes help? And what lies beneath for Finny in an oceanful of possibilities when he quite literally falls into some rather surprising new company?
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Title: Darklands
Character: Laura
Released: October 7, 2019
Type: TV
Gangland crime drama set in small-town Ireland. Damien, a young MMA fighter with dreams of escaping his tough neighbourhood, is held back by his struggling family and his brother Wes's involvement with the local drug gang. On the eve of a big fight, a major drug deal goes wrong and Wes goes missing, events which drag Damien into a dangerous new world potentially fraught with violence and even murder.
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Don't Leave Home
Title: Don't Leave Home
Character: Siobhan Callahan
Released: March 10, 2018
Type: Movie
An American artist's obsession with a disturbing urban legend leads her to an investigation of the story's origins at the crumbling estate of a reclusive painter in Ireland.