Alisha Boe is a prominent Norwegian-American actress acclaimed for her role as Jessica Davis in the Netflix teen drama 13 Reasons Why (2017–2020), in which she delivered a gripping portrayal of trauma, resilience, and mental health.
She has appeared in projects including The Buccaneers (2023–present) as Conchita Closson, Do Revenge (2022), Yes, God, Yes (2019), and Paranormal Activity 4, showcasing her versatility across drama, comedy, and horror while promoting visibility for mixed-heritage actors.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Alisha Ilhaan Bø
- Stage Name: Alisha Boe
- Born: March 6, 1997
- Age: 29 years old
- Birthplace: Oslo, Norway
- Nationality: Norwegian
- Ethnicity: Mixed
- Occupation: Actress
- Height: 1.63 m
- Religion: N/A
- Parents: Vibeke Bø (mother) and Mr. Bø (father)
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $2 million USD
Early Life and Education
Alisha Ilhaan Bø was born on March 6, 1997, in Oslo, Norway. She was raised by her parents, Vibeke Bø (a Norwegian mother from Trondheim) and Mr. Bø (a Somali father), until their divorce.
Her mother later remarried an American man, and Alisha moved to Los Angeles, California, at age seven with her mother and stepfather.
She has no publicly named siblings. Her ethnicity is mixed Somali and Norwegian. Growing up in Los Angeles, she navigated cultural identity challenges, including initially denying her Norwegian roots and facing limited representation for mixed or Black actors in her early teens.
She began acting young, booking print ads and commercials for Justice, Sears, and Bratz, before pursuing professional roles without a detailed formal higher education beyond high school and on-set training.
Career
Alisha Boe started acting in 2008 with early credits in commercials and small roles, including a part in Paranormal Activity 4 (2012) and guest spots on Modern Family and Extant.
She appeared in Amusement and other early projects before a brief hiatus in her teens due to limited inclusive casting.
Her breakthrough came at age 19 as Jessica Davis in Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why, a role she originally auditioned for Hannah Baker but was cast in after callbacks, spanning four seasons.
She has since starred in Do Revenge (2022) alongside Camila Mendes and Maya Hawke, When You Finish Saving the World (2022), Yes, God, Yes (2019), Poms (2019), and as Conchita Closson in Apple TV+’s The Buccaneers (2023–present).
Alisha is an advocate for mental health, often discussing her own challenges with depression. Her work emphasizes emotional depth and diverse storytelling.
Social Media
- Instagram: @alishaboe
Personal Life
Alisha Boe, 29, is currently single and has no publicly known relationship. Past relationships include brief links to Peter Gadiot and Scott Michael Foster, though details remain limited as she keeps her romantic life private.
She has no children and focuses on personal growth, identity exploration as a Norwegian-Somali woman raised in the U.S., and advocacy for mental health and representation, often sharing insights on cultural displacement and self-acceptance.
Net Worth
Alisha Boe’s net worth is estimated at $2 million USD. Her income primarily comes from acting salaries and residuals from major series like 13 Reasons Why on Netflix (multiple seasons with high viewership); feature films and streaming projects including Do Revenge, The Buccaneers, and When You Finish Saving the World.
Filmography
- Amusement
- Paranormal Activity 4
- 68 kill
- Gates of Darkness
- Poms
- Yes, God, Yes
- When You Finish Saving the World
- Do Revenge
Television
- Parenthood
- Trophy Wife
- Modern Family
- Days of Our Lives
- Ray Donavan
- Casual
- 13 Reasons Why
- Robot Chicken
- The Bucaneers