Born in Vancouver on July 22, 2001, Alisha began appearing in numerous commercials from the age of 4. It wasn't until 4 years later when she began auditioning for film & television roles, that she discovered a true passion for acting. Despite her young age, Alisha possesses a unique blend of confidence and intuition and has been described as being "deep" and having an "old soul". She is well respected for her natural delivery and for her believable and dynamic emotional performances. Off screen, Alisha is known amongst her peers for her 'joie de vivre' and she enjoys a wide variety of activities from dance, swimming, hiking & skiing, to just hanging out with close friends. Alisha currently (2012) plays the series regular role of 'Georgie' on the CBC drama series "Heartland". She portrays a fiery, tough, smart-mouthed troublemaker. She will play young 'Annabeth Chase' in the 2013 release of Twentieth Century Fox's "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters."

Sister of McKenzie Newton.