Alyssa Wapanatâhk
Alyssa Wapanatahk | |
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| Born | January 15, 1998 Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
Alyssa Wapanatahk is a Cree actress from Canada. She is best known for playing Tiger Lily in the fantasy film Peter Pan & Wendy and plays White Sun in the reboot Little House on the Prairie.
Early life
Wapanatahk was born in Fort McMurray, Alberta. She moved to Vancouver where she gained a diploma for acting from the New Image College.[1] Growing up she had no interest in becoming an actress. It was only after her mothers friend, who is in the industry encouraged her to go for an audition.[2]
Career
Wapanatahk played Perseverance Spears in the drama film Bones of Crows. For her performance she was nominated for a Leo Award for best supporting performance by a female in a motion picture[3] Her first big role came playing Tiger Lily in the fantasy film Peter Pan & Wendy.[4][5] In May 2025 it was announced she would be cast as White Sun in the upcoming reboot Little House on the Prairie.[6] She will appear in the upcoming drama film Tombs alongside fellow indigenous actresses Amber Midthunder and Cara Jade Myers.[7]
Personal life
In 2019 she gave birth to a daughter named Nitanis. She's a member of the Bistone Cree First Nation and her reservation is Wabasca.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2018 | Pure Love | Girl | Short film |
| Robo Games | |||
| Pookmis | Sam | ||
| The Turning Point | Alissa | ||
| 2019 | Swansong | Zoe | |
| 2022 | Bones of Crows | Perseverance Spears | |
| Rehab | Chloe Cardinal | ||
| 2023 | Peter Pan & Wendy | Tiger Lily | |
| 2025 | Cottonmouth | Sophia | |
| 2026 | How We Stand | ||
| TBA | The Keeper | Sarah | Pre-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2023 | Riverdale | Lizzo | Recurring role (season 7) |
| 2023 | Bones of Crows: The Series | Perseverance Spears | 2 episodes |
| 2026 | Little House on the Prairie | White Sun | Main role |
References
- ↑ "Alyssa Wapanatahk". downiewenjack.ca. Retrieved December 31, 2025.
- ↑ "Who Plays Tiger Lily In Peter Pan And Wendy?". looper.com. Retrieved December 31, 2025.
- ↑ "Alyssa Wapanatâhk takes her own voice to the big screen". edmontonjournal.com. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Indigenous actor Alyssa Wapanatâhk cast as Tiger Lily in live action 'Peter Pan'". today.com. Retrieved December 31, 2025.
- ↑ "Alyssa Wapanatâhk on Indigenous Representation and Reimagining Tiger Lily". thenerdsofcolor.org. Retrieved December 31, 2025.
- ↑ "'Little House On The Prairie' Reboot: Jocko Sims, Warren Christie & Alyssa Wapanatâhk Among 6 Cast". deadline.com. Retrieved December 31, 2025.
- ↑ "Amber Midthunder, Cara Jade Myers & Alyssa Wapanatâhk Lead 'Tombs'; Myriad Launches Ahead Of AFM". deadline.com. Retrieved December 31, 2025.
- ↑ "Alyssa Wapanatâhk, A Cree Actress From Alberta, Will Play Tiger Lily In The New 'Peter Pan'". huffpost.com. Retrieved December 31, 2025.