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.
Alisha Newton | |
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 Newton in 2015 | |
| Born | 22 July 2001 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
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
editBorn 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][7] 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).[8] 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.[9]
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 | [10] |
| Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Supporting Young Actress | Heartland | Won | [10] | ||
| 2014 | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Supporting Young Actress | Nominated | [11] | ||
| The Joey Awards | Best Young Actress age 14 or younger in a TV Series Drama Supporting/Recurring | Won | [12] | ||
| 2015 | Best Actress in a TV Drama Leading Role | Won | [13] | ||
| 2016 | Young Actress in a Drama TV Series Leading Role 14–18 Years | Nominated | [14] |
References
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