Alisha Weir

Alisha Weir, born in 2009, is an Irish actress and singer whose precocious talent emerged in the culturally rich Dublin suburb of Knocklyon. Inspired by her sisters' drama classes, she found her voice on stage, captivating audiences in "Once" at the Olympia Theatre. A national appearance on "The Late Late Toy Show" solidified her presence, earning praise for her rendition of Justin Timberlake's "True Colors." Her breakout roles in "Don't Leave Home" and "Darklands" set the stage for her leading turn as Matilda Wormwood in the 2022 film adaptation. At 14, she took on the challenging role of Abigail in a 2024 horror film, cementing her status as a rising star.