Los Angeles, California: Australian actress Alyla Browne will play Maria in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. The movie is in post-production and is expected to be released on December 20, 2024.
Key Takeaways
- The young actress Alyla Browne is from Australia but was raised in the USA due to her father’s business, the world’s largest plastic bottle recycling plant.
- The talented teenager has already acted in commercial movies, but her first inspiration was her sisters.
Born in Sydney on April 7, 2010, the 14-year-old acting prodigy is a dual citizen of Australia and Estonia but was raised in the US.
She moved to LA when Alyla was just 6 weeks old since her father, Neville Browne, started the world’s largest plastic bottle recycling plant there.
Her sisters (Xanthe and Aviva) inspired her to pursue acting; she witnessed them enjoying acting classes at the Beverly Hills Playhouse and ignited a spark.
At 6, Alyla returned to Australia, where she started her career by doing TVCS.
After three years, she landed her first role in the crime drama television series “Mr. Inbetween” in 2019, playing Maddy.
From there, her credits have increased with each passing day.
In 2021, she played the role of Masha Dmitrichenko’s Nicole Kidman’s daughter in the TV miniseries “Nine Perfect Strangers.”
She followed that with a more memorable role in the 2023 TV miniseries “The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart.”
Furthermore, her latest acting gig was in the 2024 thriller movie, “Sting,” where she portrayed the central character Charlotte.
Besides acting, the 4′ 11″ actress is fond of her pets: dog, chicken, and cat, and skating. In addition, she is also an advocate for animals and conservation.
Who Is Maria In Sonic The Hedgehog? Spoilers!
Maria Robotnik is the granddaughter of Gerald Robotnik and cousin of Dr. Eggman, a young human born and raised in the Space Colony ARK.
Although she dreams of traveling to Earth, she cannot go there as she suffers from a terminal illness.
Hence, in an attempt to save her, Gerald creates Shadow the Hedgehog. With time, the two get close and share a great bond.
However, their friendship ends when Maria is killed by a G.U.N. soldier helping Shadow escape from the colony after they shut Ark down. (the military believed that Project Shadow was too dangerous)
This significantly impacts Shadow’s psyche, and in the following decades, it proves to be an event that strongly influences the world’s fate.
FAQs
Who Plays Alice Hart As A Child?
Alyla Browne, a rising Australian actress, plays the child part of the character.
Does Alyla Browne Skate?
Yes, the young actress is also a skater and is pretty good. You can catch her moves on her official Instagram page, @alylabrowne.
