Alisha Boe facts for kids
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Alisha Boe
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Boe in 2018
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Alisha Ilhaan Bø
6 March 1997 Oslo, Norway
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Alisha Boe is a talented actress from Norway. She was born on March 6, 1997. Many people know her for her role as Jessica Davis in the popular Netflix show 13 Reasons Why.
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About Alisha Boe
Early Life and Moving to America
Alisha Boe was born in Oslo, Norway. Her mother is from Norway and her father is from Somalia. When Alisha was seven years old, she moved to Los Angeles, California. She moved there with her mother and stepfather.
Discovering Acting in High School
Alisha went to El Camino Real High School. While there, she became very interested in acting. She joined the drama program at her school. After finishing high school, she decided to become a full-time actress. She was one of the first actresses of Somali background to have a main role in an American movie.
Alisha Boe's Acting Career
Starting Her Acting Journey
Alisha Boe began her acting career in 2008. Her first role was in a horror movie called Amusement. She played a younger version of a character named Lisa Swan. The next year, she appeared in another film called He's On My Mind. In 2012, she was in the horror movie Paranormal Activity 4.
TV Show Appearances
In 2014, Alisha had guest roles on popular TV shows. She appeared in an episode of Modern Family. She also acted in two episodes of Extant. Later that year, she joined the cast of the soap opera Days of Our Lives. She played a character named Daphne.
Becoming Well-Known
From 2017 to 2020, Alisha Boe played a main character. She starred as Jessica Davis in the Netflix drama series 13 Reasons Why. This role made her very well-known.
Recent Projects
In 2021, Alisha joined the cast of a movie called When You Finish Saving the World. This movie was directed by actor Jesse Eisenberg. In 2022, she also appeared in the movie Do Revenge. In June 2022, she started working on a new Apple TV+ series. This show is called The Buccaneers. Alisha plays one of the main characters, Conchita Closson. The show premiered in 2023.
Alisha Boe's Film and TV Roles
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2008 | Amusement | Young Lisa Swan |
| 2009 | He's On My Mind | Laci |
| 2012 | Paranormal Activity 4 | Tara |
| 2017 | 68 Kill | Violet |
| 2019 | Gates of Darkness | Alexa O'Connor |
| 2019 | Poms | Chloe |
| 2019 | Yes, God, Yes | Nina |
| 2022 | When You Finish Saving the World | Lila |
| 2022 | Do Revenge | Tara |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Parenthood | Pretty girl | One episode |
| 2013 | Trophy Wife | Chelsea Trassen | One episode |
| 2014 | Modern Family | Tracy McCoy | One episode |
| 2014 | Extant | Brynn Hendy | Two episodes |
| 2014–2015 | Days of Our Lives | Daphne | Recurring role |
| 2015–2016 | Ray Donovan | Janet | Recurring role |
| 2015 | NCIS | Farrah Meyers | One episode |
| 2015 | Casual | Becca | Recurring role |
| 2015–2016 | CSI: Cyber | Grace Clarke | Three episodes |
| 2016 | Teen Wolf | Gwen | Three episodes |
| 2017–2020 | 13 Reasons Why | Jessica Davis | Main role |
| 2018 | Robot Chicken | Voice roles | One episode |
| 2023–present | The Buccaneers | Conchita Closson | Main role |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Role | Artist |
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| 2018 | "Lost in Japan" | Girl | Shawn Mendes, Zedd |
| 2021 | "Why Don't You Touch Me: Part 1" | Woman | Leon Bridges |
See also
In Spanish: Alisha Boe para niños
