Alongside Milly Alcock, the new Kara Zor-El, Eve Ridley will star in the upcoming Supergirl movie. Alcock’s guest appearance in James Gunn’s Superman teases an exciting Supergirl in the DCU’s second film. With Ridley as Ruthye Marye Knoll, the upcoming superhero film promises to deliver a worthy interpretation of Tom King’s comic series Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.
With a June 2026 release date in sight, the Craig Gillespie-helmed movie will mark Eve Ridley’s big-screen debut. The role will lay a solid foundation for the up-and-coming actress to solidify her growing Hollywood reputation. As Supergirl’s sidekick, she’s poised to gain the attention that ushers her career into a greater phase — unless the film amounts to a huge disappointment.
The Actress Is A Sunderland-born Brit Of Asian Descent
The Ruthye Marye Knoll actress was born on December 13, 2011, and is currently 13 years old. Partly of Asian descent, she was born and raised in Sunderland, UK, where her career journey began. Eve Ridley attended the city’s weekend art school, the Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts.
Apart from PQA, she attended Daniella Parker’s School of Singing and Performance in East Durham. She’s also a student of Stagebox, which prides itself as a destination for “world-class training and professional development for young performers.” While these schools prepared Ridley to kickstart her career, she continues to train to perfect her craft.
Eve Ridley Has Collaborated With Jason Momoa
The actress from Sunderland is still in the early stage of her career, but she has already pulled off several notable projects, including a collaboration with Aquaman actor Jason Momoa. She filmed a commercial with the Hollywood star for Ferrari and Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Her UK representative celebrated this milestone in a January 2023 Instagram post.
“We are so proud of Eve Ridley, who just arrived back in the UK after filming a major commercial out in the Middle East with none other than Hollywood star Jason Momoa, famous for his roles in Game of Thrones and Aquaman. Well done Eve, we are so glad that you had an amazing time on set,” reads the Stageboxkids post. Ridley is also represented in the US by Gersha Agency.
She Is The Voice Of Wendy Wolf, Maple Monkey, And Princess Delphina
Eve Ridley began her career as a voice actor. When she made her career debut in 2020, it was as Wendy Wolf in Peppa Pig. Taking over from Chaniya Mahon, she voiced the character in one episode of the British preschool animated television series, marking the beginning of her professional journey.
Years later, she began voicing Maple Monkey in Little Baby Bum: Music Time. Ridley also voiced Princess Delphina in Isadora Moon and Emerald. Through these voice roles, the actress has learned how to amplify the depth of her performance in live-action roles.
The Supergirl Sidekick Gained Mainstream Recognition With Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’
After debuting in 2020 as a voice actor, the Sunderland native appeared on screen the following year. She was seen as a dancer in “Faith,” the music video for Marisha Wallace’s 2020 single. Her proper acting debut came in 2022 as Saffy Blackmore in the British medical drama, Casualty.
Eve Ridley’s next role introduced her to a wider audience, serving as a stepping stone to penetrate Hollywood. As Follower in Netflix’s 3 Body Problem, she showcased her talent and positioned herself for more opportunities. She is billed to appear in more Netflix shows, including Season 4 of The Witcher, where she will play Nimue. Ridley will also voice Sarah in Blue Samurai Season 2.
Eve Ridley’s Resume Extends To The Theatre
There is no doubt the British actress has all it takes to bring Supergirl’s sidekick to life. Beyond the screen, Eve Ridley performs on Stage. She was part of a theatrical production of Les Misérables, which toured the UK and Ireland in 2022. She portrayed Young Eponine in the sung-through musical based on Victor Hugo’s eponymous epic novel.
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