Matilda the Musical star Alisha Weir: Saoirse Ronan is my inspiration – how she grew up in the industry is something I admire so much
Alisha Weir is a 15-year-old actor and singer known for her role in 2022's Matilda the Musical. She was included in the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and received the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer for her role in 2024 horror movie Abigail. She lives in Co Dublin with her parents and two sisters.
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