Alisha Weir is best known for portraying the role of Matilda in Roald Dahl’s novel-based film Matilda the Musical (2022), and for her appearance in movies and Tv shows like Don’t Leave Home (2018), Day Out (2018), and Darklands (2019).
Alisha Weir is an Irish child actress. She is an emerging actress and TV movie star in the Irish film industry. The 13-year-old actress become a household name after playing the titular role in the musical fantasy comedy-drama film "Matilda The Musical" based on the novel written by Roald Dahl.
The teenager, who grew up in the Knocklyon area of Dublin, has won rave reviews from critics who hail her 'one to watch' as she holds her own on-screen despite sharing scenes with A-listers including Emma Thompson and Stephen Graham. Alisha won the coveted role of Matilda when she was an 11-year-old drama student with little professional experience to speak of, following an 'unforgettable audition', according to director Matthew Warchus.
Before landing the iconic role of Matilda, the young actress and singer previously appeared on Ireland's The Late Late Toy Show, in which she performed a rendition of Cyndi Lauper's True Colours, and Once the musical at Dublin's Olympia Theatre. She has also featured in the 2018 independent thriller Don't Leave Home (2018), playing Siobhan Callahan, and Irish TV drama Darklands.
Alisha Weir was born on 26th September 2009 in Dublin, the capital and largest city of Ireland. Her birthname is Alisha Weir. She holds an Irish nationality and belongs to the white caucasian ethnicity. Her star sign is Libra. She is a follower of Christianity.
Alisha was born into a middle-class family. Her father Mark Weir is a Managing Director at Vector Motors while her mother, Jenny Weir is a housewife. She has two elder sisters; Katie and Emma-Jane Weir. Her sister Katie is a singer and actress.
As of January 2022, the net worth of Alisha Weir is estimated to be around US $500 thousand. She has accumulated most of her wealth through her acting career. For her role, The 13-year actress now demands around $100 thousand to $200 thousand per movie which she is going to increase in the coming years. She was paid around $200 thousand for playing the main role in the Netflix family hit movie "Matilda". The emerging actress is also making a handsome salary from her endorsement deals too.
Alisha Weir is a pretty and beautiful teen actress with a slim and hourglass-like body physique. She stands 4 ft 2 inches tall and weighs around 40 Kg. Her body measurement is 29-21-30 inches. She has a straight sexual orientation. Her Bra size is 30A(US), Dress size is 2(US) and shoe size is 5(US). Her hair color is Brown. She has a pair of sparkling blue-colored eyes which is her distinct body feature.