Zara Devlin | |
|---|---|
 Devlin at the 2024 Berlinale | |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | The Lir Academy |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Zara Devlin is an Irish actress. [1] [2] [3] [4] For her performance as Ann Lovett in the film Ann (2022), she was nominated for the Irish Film and Television Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Film. [5]
Devlin was born to father Michael and mother Michelle and grew up in Kildress, a suburb of Cookstown, County Tyrone. She has a brother, Shane, and a sister, Emily. [3] [6] Devlin studied at The Lir Academy, graduating in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Acting. [7]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Ghost Gaff | Daughter #1 | Short film |
| 2019 | A Bump Along the Way | Rhiannon Coyle | |
| The Other Lamb | Tabitha | ||
| 2022 | Ann | Ann Lovett | |
| 2023 | The Nightman | Alex | |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Modern Love | Shannon | 1 episode |
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