Alisha Wainwright Biography: Net Worth, Movies, Parents, Awards, Boyfriend, Height, Age, Ethnicity, Instagram

Alisha Ena Wainwright is an American actress who first gained widespread attention for her portrayal of Maia Roberts in the supernatural drama series “Shadowhunters” (2017–19).

Her performance in that role helped elevate her profile, leading to subsequent lead roles such as Nicole Reese in the Netflix series “Raising Dion” (2019–22). Through her choice of varied roles, she has built a reputation as a versatile actress in both television and film.

Profile

• Full name: Alisha Ena Wainwright
• Date of birth: July 14, 1989
• Age: 36 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Orlando, Florida, United States
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actress
• Height: 5 ft 5½ inches
• Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
• Hair color: Brown
• Parents: Mother from Jamaica, Father from Haiti
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Mixed – Jamaican (mother) and Haitian (father) ancestry
• Net worth: US$1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Alisha Wainwright is now 36 years old. She was born on July 14, 1989, in Orlando, Florida, to a Jamaican mother and a Haitian father.

She spent her early years in Florida and has spoken about her Caribbean heritage. She spent time visiting relatives in Jamaica and Haiti during her childhood.

Her parents separated and she grew up primarily with her mother. She attended Cypress Bay High School in Weston, Florida.

Personal Life

Alisha Wainwright maintains a relatively private personal life. She has no publicly confirmed spouse or children. She has been linked in rumors to high-profile individuals (for example a reported association with Justin Timberlake), though neither individual confirmed a romantic relationship and the claims remain unverified.

Career

Alisha Wainwright began her on-screen career with a comedy sketch on the YouTube channel Smosh in 2012. From there she secured guest-roles on television series such as “Criminal Minds” (2014) and “Lethal Weapon” (2018). Her film debut came in “Just Before I Go” (2014) where she appeared as Sarah.

The significant turning point in her career arrived when she was cast as Maia Roberts in the fantasy drama series “Shadowhunters” (2017–19). Initially in a recurring role, she was promoted to series regular in season 3.

Following that, she secured a lead role as Nicole Reese on the Netflix series “Raising Dion” (2019–22). On the film side, she appeared in “Death of a Telemarketer” (2020), “Palmer” (2021) and “There’s Something Wrong with the Children” (2023).

Her more recent project includes the 2025 film “Bird in Hand”. Through television and film roles, she has built a steady career, often choosing roles that give her a chance to display range— from genre supernatural series to dramatic film work.

Net Worth

Alisha Wainwright’s net worth is estimated at approximately US$1.5 million. She accrues income through her work in television series, feature films, voice acting, and various endorsements.

Social Media

• Instagram: @alishawainwright
• X: @WainwrightAE

Filmography

• Second Rate Deal (2013)
• Just Before I Go (2014)
• The Hatred (2017)
• Death of a Telemarketer (2020)
• Palmer (2021)
• There’s Something Wrong with the Children (2023)
• Bird in Hand (2025)
• Criminal Minds (2014)
• Married (2014)
• Love is Relative (2014)
• Perception (2014–15)
• Vanity (2015)
• Switched at Birth (2015)
• Major Crimes (2015)
• Disney Star Darlings (voice) (2015–16)
• General Hospital (2016)
• Rosewood (2016)
• Shadowhunters (2017–19)
• Lethal Weapon (2018)
• The Wedding Do Over (TV movie, 2018)
• Raising Dion (2019–22)
• Platonic (2023)