Freya Allan

English actress of The Witcher

Freya Allan - English actress of The Witcher
Born

September 6th, 2001
24 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United Kingdom

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An actress achieved recognition for roles in television and film. Gained prominence through the character Ciri in the Netflix series The Witcher, which premiered in 2019. Made a notable appearance in the film The Third Day in 2020. Early acting career began in regional theater and short films, demonstrating a range in diverse roles. Studied at the Arts Educational Schools in London, contributing to skills in performance and character development.

Portrayed Ciri in The Witcher

Appeared in The Third Day

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