Asha Banks

Asha Banks is a talented young actress and singer hailing from London, UK, who has already made a significant mark in the performing arts. She gained attention for her lead role as Princess Pamina in the feature film *The Magic Flute*, which premiered in November 2022. This modern adaptation of Mozart's opera was directed by Florian Sigl and produced by Roland Emmerich's Centropolis Entertainment, featuring a cast that includes Iwan Rheon and Jack Wolfe along with celebrated opera performers.

In the realm of theatre, Asha showcased her skills as Thea in the critically acclaimed Olivier-nominated production of *Spring Awakening* at the Almeida Theatre during the 2021/22 season, under the direction of Rupert Goold. Notably, she also served as the understudy and performed the lead role of Wendla on multiple occasions.

Asha's journey in acting began at the tender age of eight when she debuted in the West End production of *Les Miserables*. Since then, she has portrayed prominent roles in various productions, including Violet Beauregarde in *Charlie & The Chocolate Factory* and Duffy in the UK tour of *Annie*. In 2019/20, she starred as Lisa James in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s musical adaptation of David Walliams' *The Boy in the Dress*, where her performance of the poignant ballad "When Things Fall Apart" earned her a spot on the original cast album.

Her portrayal of Pandora Braithwaite in *The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾* at the Menier Chocolate Factory garnered rave reviews, establishing her as a rising star in the industry. Critics from *The Times* and *London Timeout* praised her remarkable talent, indicating a bright future ahead for this gifted performer.