Alisha Newton
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Alisha Newton | |
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 Newton in 2015 | |
| Born | 22 July 2001 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Alisha Newton (born 22 July 2001)[1] is a Canadian actress. She is notable for her main roles as Georgie Fleming Morris on the Canadian television drama series Heartland,[2] and as Helen Mathis in the cult thriller series Devil in Ohio in 2022.
She is now also known for her role as Erin in the teen drama series My Life with the Walter Boys, which has been on Netflix since 7 December 2023.
Life and career[edit]
Born in Vancouver, Alisha Newton's screen debut at a young age, appearing in a 'Little Mommy' commercial,[3] before her debut acting role in television movie The Wyoming Story in 2010.[4]
Newton played Young Annabeth Chase in the post-2013 release, Twentieth Century Fox's Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters.[5]
Since 2012, Newton has been a series regular on the CBC drama series Heartland.[6] She portrays Georgie Fleming Morris, a child who finds a nurturing home at Heartland Ranch, owned by Jack Bartlett (Shaun Johnston), who runs the ranch with his granddaughters Amy (Amber Marshall), and her sister Lou (Michelle Morgan).[7] During the early years of filming of Heartland, Newton received on-set schooling.[3]
In 2014, Newton played the minor role of Sofia Dunlap in the 2014 film The Tree That Saved Christmas.[8]
In 2022, she played a main role as Helen, eldest daughter of the Mathis family who takes in the protagonist Mae, in the Netflix cult thriller series Devil in Ohio.[1]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Wyoming Story | Bird Thorpe | Television film |
| 2010 | Supernatural | Little Girl | Episode: "Clap Your Hands If You Believe" |
| 2011 | Jake and Jasper: A Ferret Tale | Kid at School | Short film |
| 2011 | Joanna Makes a Friend | Susie | Short film |
| 2012 | No Place Like Home | Dorothy | Short film |
| 2012–present | Heartland | Georgina 'Georgie' Fleming Morris | Main role (seasons 6–13), Recurring role (seasons 14 and 16), 140 episodes |
| 2012 | Shadowplay | Piper | Short film |
| 2012 | Mind Your Manner | Alice | Short film |
| 2013 | Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters | Young Annabeth | Film |
| 2013 | Heart of Dance | "Jenna" | Film |
| 2014 | The Tree That Saved Christmas | Sofia Dunlap | Television film |
| 2014 | The Dating Journal | Claire | Short film |
| 2015 | The Hollow | Emma | Television film |
| 2015 | When Calls the Heart | Nellie | Episode: "Heart of the Family" |
| 2016 | Lucky | Kailey | Short film |
| 2017 | Roam | Lily (also producer) | Short film |
| 2018 | Scorched Earth | Beatrice | Film |
| 2018 | Til Ex Do Us Part | Emma | Television film |
| 2019 | Hudson | Georgie | 4 episodes |
| 2021 | Debris | Isla vandeburg | Pilot episode |
| 2021 | We're All in This Together | Paris Parker | film |
| 2022 | Devil in Ohio | Helen Mathis | Main role - 8 episodes |
| 2023 | My Life with the Walter Boys | Erin | Main role |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Short Film – Young Actress Ten and Under | No Place Like Home | Nominated | [9] |
| Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Supporting Young Actress | Heartland | Won | [9] | ||
| 2014 | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Supporting Young Actress | Nominated | [10] | ||
| The Joey Awards | Best Young Actress age 14 or younger in a TV Series Drama Supporting/Recurring | Won | [11] | ||
| 2015 | Best Actress in a TV Drama Leading Role | Won | [12] | ||
| 2016 | Young Actress in a Drama TV Series Leading Role 14–18 Years | Nominated | [13] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Devil in Ohio star Alisha Newton: Everything about the Helen actress". netflixlife.com. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ Konjicanin, Anja (13 September 2012). "5 Minutes With Heartland's Alisha Newton". Vancouver Observer. Observer Media Group. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ a b Vancouver Courier (1 January 2013). "Young actress takes reins on CBC's Heartland". Vancouver is Awesome.
- ^ Wendy Wilkinson (12 February 2021). "Alisha Newton Heartland TV's Sweetheart". Cowgirl Magazine.
- ^ "Alisha Newton Young Hollywood Star". newyorkgirlstyle.com/. Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ "Heartland's Alisha Newton". The Vancouver Observer. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ^ "Heartland's Alisha Newton". horse-canada.com. 30 March 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ^ "Devil in Ohio star Alisha Newton: Everything about the Helen actress". tvguide.com. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ a b "34th Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards". youngartistawards.org. Archived from the original on 21 October 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ^ "35th Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards". youngartistawards.org. Archived from the original on 4 May 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ^ "Joey Awards 2014". joeyawards.com. 2014. Archived from the original on 4 November 2016.
- ^ "Joey Awards". joeyawards.com. 2015. Archived from the original on 4 November 2016.
- ^ "Joey Awards 2016". joeyawards.com. 2016. Archived from the original on 10 September 2016.
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