Alisha Wainwright facts for kids
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Alisha Wainwright
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Alisha Ena Wainwright
July 14, 1988 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Alisha Ena Wainwright is an American actress. She was born on July 14, 1988. Alisha started acting in movies in 2014 with Just Before I Go. She has also played important roles in films like Death of a Telemarketer (2020) and Palmer (2021).
Alisha is well-known for her main roles in TV shows. She played Maia Roberts in the fantasy series Shadowhunters from 2017 to 2019. She also starred as Nicole Warren in the superhero series Raising Dion on Netflix from 2019 to 2022. In 2023, she had a lead role in the movie There's Something Wrong with the Children.
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Early Life and Background
Alisha Wainwright grew up in Orlando, Florida. Her family has roots in the Caribbean. Her mother is from Jamaica, and her father is from Haiti.
Alisha's Acting Journey
Alisha Wainwright began her acting career in 2012. She first appeared in a funny online video on the YouTube channel Smosh. After that, she started getting guest roles in different TV shows and movies.
Some of her early TV appearances included popular shows like Criminal Minds and Lethal Weapon. These roles helped her gain experience.
Becoming a Star in Shadowhunters
In September 2016, Alisha got a big role. She was cast as Maia Roberts in the Freeform fantasy series Shadowhunters. This show is based on The Mortal Instruments book series by Cassandra Clare.
Her character, Maia Roberts, was a werewolf. Alisha was a recurring character in the second season. Because her role was so popular, she became a main cast member for the third season of the show.
Leading Role in Raising Dion
After Shadowhunters, Alisha took on another main role. She starred in the Netflix series Raising Dion. In this show, she played Nicole Reese. The series was about a single mother raising her son who has superpowers. Alisha played this role from 2019 to 2022.
Recent Film and TV Work
Alisha continues to work on exciting projects. In 2023, she appeared in the TV series Platonic. She also had a main role in the movie There's Something Wrong with the Children. Her upcoming film, Bird In Hand, is expected in 2025.
Film and Television Roles
Alisha Wainwright has appeared in many films and TV shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2014 | Just Before I Go | Sarah | Her first movie role |
| 2020 | Death of a Telemarketer | Christine | |
| 2021 | Palmer | Maggie Hayes | |
| 2023 | There's Something Wrong with the Children | Margaret Winslow | Lead role |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2014 | Criminal Minds | Debbie Martin | Guest role |
| 2015 | Major Crimes | Ainsley Reed | Guest role |
| 2017–2019 | Shadowhunters | Maia Roberts | Recurring role in Season 2, Main role in Season 3 |
| 2019–2022 | Raising Dion | Nicole Reese | Main role |
| 2023 | Platonic | Audrey | 2 episodes |
Other Appearances
Alisha has also lent her voice to video games.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 | NBA 2K17 | Alanah Turner (voice) | Video game |
