Malina Weissman

Full name: Malina Pauline Weissman
Age: 22 years old (born on March 12, 2003 in New York, United States; as of January 24, 2026, he has not yet turned 23)
Origin: New York, United States (of mixed ancestry: mother of German and Palestinian origin, father American; grew up in a multicultural environment in New York City, which influenced her worldview and career)
Parents: Her mother is of German-Palestinian descent and worked as a model; her father is American. No specific names of her parents are publicly known, but Malina has mentioned in interviews that her family supported her from a young age in her modeling and acting career.
Family: She has an older sister named Ayla D'Lyla, who is an indie pop artist. The Weissman family is close-knit, with roots in New York, and Malina has shared emotional posts about her grandfather (whom she calls "Gramps") on Instagram, describing him as "the core of who I am." No further details are known about other family members, as Malina keeps her private life out of the public eye.
Friends: Malina has a circle of friends in the entertainment industry, including co-stars like Louis Hynes and Presley Smith from A Series of Unfortunate Events (with whom she stays in touch and has met up). She also interacts on social media with influencers and young actors like Sadie Sink and Millie Bobby Brown. On TikTok, she recently collaborated with Louis Thresher on trends and personal updates. Her Instagram posts show outings with groups of friends in New York or Los Angeles, but she doesn't highlight specific celebrity friends beyond mentions in posts.
Height: 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in; confirmed in standard biographical profiles and has not changed in updates as of January 24, 2026)

Overview / Appearance: Malina is an attractive young woman with a natural and versatile look. Her hair is long and dark (dark brown or jet black, usually straight or with soft waves, reaching to her mid-back; in recent Instagram posts up to January 24, 2026, such as the one from January 5, she appears with a headscarf and short skirt, showcasing her casual style). Her eyes are large and expressive, dark brown, with long eyelashes that give her an innocent and mysterious air. She has a fair complexion with a subtle olive undertone (due to her Palestinian heritage), smooth skin, and no noticeable imperfections; an oval face with high cheekbones, a thin, straight nose, full lips, and a wide smile that reveals perfect teeth. Overall, her appearance is youthful and fresh, with a style that combines casual and elegant elements in her most recent posts.
Body type: Slim and slender, with an athletic and well-proportioned figure (shoulders aligned with hips and a defined waist). Long, toned arms and legs; elongated torso and upright posture. Weighs around 50-55 kg (based on consistent descriptions in biographical profiles as of January 24, 2026), with a fine but strong bone structure; her build is agile and graceful, visible in Instagram photos where she appears exploring or in bikinis (as in the post from August 22, 2025).

Personality: Malina is outgoing, charismatic, and has a playful sense of humor, as seen in her TikToks and Instagram posts where she does funny dances or reacts to memes. She is intelligent and thoughtful (she has spoken about topics such as cultural diversity and female empowerment), but also humble, attributing her success to her family. In interviews, she comes across as mature, with a passion for acting that began in childhood; she is curious about the world (she enjoys traveling and learning languages). She can be private about her personal life, avoiding public drama, and focuses on causes such as mental health. Friends and colleagues describe her as loyal, fun, and hardworking; on film sets, she is known for her professionalism. She has a creative side: she enjoys drawing, reading fantasy books, and listening to indie music.
Role in Career and Life (Detailed Summary): Malina began modeling at age 8, working for brands such as Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Levi's, Benetton, DKNY, and H&M, and appearing in commercials for ACT mouthwash, Maybelline, Purell, and My Little Pony. Her film debut was in 2014 as young April O'Neil in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. From 2015 to 2017, she played young Kara Zor-El in Supergirl (7 episodes). In 2016, she appeared in Thirsty as Girl in Pink and had a lead role as Rebecca Brand in Nine Lives. From 2017 to 2019, she starred as Violet Baudelaire in A Series of Unfortunate Events on Netflix. In 2022, she appeared as Candice B in an episode of Evil. In 2024, she played Grace in Ick (promoted on Instagram in July 2025). In 2025, she appeared in The Hermit. As of January 24, 2026, she was in production as Briar in Disney's Coven Academy (announced in August 2025) and in post-production for Slay. She lives between New York and Los Angeles and is active on social media (Instagram with 898K followers, 882 following, and 189 posts as of January 24, 2026; TikTok with mentions of recent trends).

Important bonus fact: Malina is multilingual (she speaks fluent English, German, and Spanish). She is passionate about photography (she posts artistic photos on Instagram). In November 2025, she posted a heartfelt tribute to her grandfather. Her favorite book is A Series of Unfortunate Events. She is a fan of Harry Potter and Marvel. On TikTok (as of January 24, 2026), she has done duets with fans and collaborations with Louis Thresher. She represents diversity in Hollywood as a mixed-race actress and has spoken about overcoming child typecasting. Rumors as of January 24, 2026, include a possible podcast about young actors and a thriller project on Netflix.