Roseanna Brown
British-Irish Singer & actor. Lead singer of The Rua. Starring in Harry Potter & Pressure
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Roseanna Brown (born 1991 or 1992)[3] is a British-Irish singer-songwriter and actress. She is the lead singer of the pop group The Rua, with whom she achieved Top 40 singles on the Billboard Adult Pop Airplay chart,[4] was featured in Billboard's "Tomorrow’s Hits"[5] and toured internationally, including an arena tour with Westlife.[6] In 2025, she began releasing music as a solo artist. As an actor, she has appeared in film and television, beginning her career in the Harry Potter film series.[7]
1991 or 1992 (age 33–34)
- Actress
- singer
- songwriter
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| Born | Roseanna Brown 1991 or 1992 (age 33–34) Hillingdon, London, England |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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| Origin | Windsor, Berkshire, England[1] |
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Early life
Brown was born in Hillingdon, London, into a musical Irish family; her aunt is Ireland's first Eurovision winner, Dana.[8] She was raised in Windsor, Berkshire,[1] and attended St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School in Slough.[3] She trained at stage schools including Redroofs Theatre School and performed with the Royal Borough Youth Opera and Taplow Youth Choir.[9] In 2008, the choir was awarded the title of BBC Radio 3 "Youth Choir of the Year", with Brown performing as a soloist.[10] She studied Classical Music & Drama at Royal Holloway[11]
Career
Music
The Rua
Brown is the lead singer of the family pop group The Rua, formed in 2013. The group has released two studio albums, Essence (2016) and The Rua (2019), working with musicians including Nigel Harrison of Blondie, Clive Deamer of Portishead and Radiohead, and Manny Elias of Tears for Fears.[12] Their single "Without You" was among the most added songs at Hot AC radio in its first week. Its remix by Love to Infinity peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.[13] The group achieved multiple charting singles on the Billboard Adult Pop Airplay chart, including "All I Ever Wanted" "Gasoline", and "Hey You", with "Gasoline" reaching the Top 30.[14] The Rua toured internationally, including a 30-date UK arena tour supporting Westlife,[6] and performed with artists including Train, Goo Goo Dolls, Shinedown, Rob Thomas, and Haim. Their debut album, Essence, received a four-star review from Q magazine.[15]
Solo Career
Brown began her solo career, under her first name 'Roseanna', in 2025 with the release of the single "Best Time to Call You". She subsequently released multiple singles, which have received support from BBC Introducing.[16]
Acting
Brown began her on-screen acting career with appearances in the Harry Potter film series. She went on to appear in major studio productions including Thor: The Dark World, Snow White and the Huntsman, and Maleficent. In the 2026 film Pressure, directed by Anthony Maras she plays Eisenhower’s Operator for D-Day operations, along side Andrew Scott, Damien Lewis and Brendan Fraser.
Discography
Roseanna
- "Best Time to Call You" (2025)
- "LoveHate" (2025)
- "Rain" (2026)
- "Help Me" (2026)
- "Awake" (2026)
The Rua
- Essence (2016)
- The Rua (2019)
Singles
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2005 | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | Slytherin Student (uncredited) |
| 2011 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 | Slytherin Student (uncredited) |
| 2012 | Snow White and the Huntsman | Noblewoman (uncredited) |
| 2013 | Thor: The Dark World | Wench (uncredited) |
| 2014 | Maleficent | Courtier (uncredited) |
| 2020 | Songbird | Performer (“Kingdom”) |
| 2026 | Pressure (2026 film) | Operator |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2020 | Pennyworth | Waitress (uncredited) |
| 2022 | Anatomy of a Scandal | Prosecution Counsel (uncredited) |
| 2022 | House of the Dragon | Highborn Noblewoman (uncredited) |
| 2023 | Citadel | Stand-in for Ashleigh Cummings (uncredited) |