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 Canadian actress. She is best known for playing Tiger Lily in the fantasy film Peter Pan & Wendy and will play White Sun in the upcoming 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 upmcoming 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 | |
| TBA | The Keeper | Sarah | Pre-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.