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'''Ellie Darcey-Alden''' is a [[Britain|British]] teen actress who plays young [[Lily Evans]] in ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''. She is also known for playing Francesca "Franny" Latimer in the ''Doctor Who'' series 7 Christmas special, "The Snowmen." Before joining such large franchises as ''Harry Potter'' and ''Doctor Who'', she appeared in minimal parts in British theatre and television. She has also done small time modelling, commercials and voice over work.<ref name="ref1"/>
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'''Ellie Darcey-Alden''' is a [[Britain|British]] teen actress who plays young [[Lily Evans]] in ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''. She is also known for playing Francesca "Franny" Latimer in the ''Doctor Who'' series 7 Christmas special, "The Snowmen." Before joining such large franchises as ''Harry Potter'' and ''Doctor Who'', she appeared in minimal parts in British theatre and television. She has also done small time modelling (including for the British magazine ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girl_Talk_%28magazine%29 Girl Talk]'' in 2012<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/EllieDarceyAlden/photos/pb.192385697482326.-2207520000.1401053199./370871939633700/?type=3&theater Photo: Behind the scenes of 'Girl Talk' shoot.] ''Ellie Darcey-Alden Facebook Fan Page''. 27 June 2012. Retrieved 25 May 2014.</ref>), commercials and voice over work.<ref name="ref1"/>
==Career==
==Career==
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Her latest stage credits include Ellen Kent's ''Aida Verdi'' for the New Theatre Oxford<ref name="ref1"/><ref>[http://www.ents24.com/oxford-events/new-theatre-oxford/ellen-kents-aida/3471612 Ellen Kent's Aida tickets @ New Theatre Oxford, Oxford.] ''Ents24.com.'' Retrieved 1 October 2013.</ref> and ''The Nutcracker Twisted'' which was presented by Elite Dance Studio and performed at the Norris Theatre on 30 November 2013.<ref>Darcey-Alden, Ellie. [https://twitter.com/Elliedalden/status/402669787362230272 'Who in LA area wants to come and watch our 'The twisted nutcracker' show?'] ''Twitter.'' 18 November 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.</ref><ref>[http://palosverdessource.com/2013/11/15/palos-verdes-holiday-traditions-2013/ Palos Verdes Holiday Traditions 2013: Information on the Norris Theatre ''Nutcracker'' Ballet productions.] ''Palos Verdes Source''. 15 November 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.</ref>
Her latest stage credits include Ellen Kent's ''Aida Verdi'' for the New Theatre Oxford<ref name="ref1"/><ref>[http://www.ents24.com/oxford-events/new-theatre-oxford/ellen-kents-aida/3471612 Ellen Kent's Aida tickets @ New Theatre Oxford, Oxford.] ''Ents24.com.'' Retrieved 1 October 2013.</ref> and ''The Nutcracker Twisted'' which was presented by Elite Dance Studio and performed at the Norris Theatre on 30 November 2013.<ref>Darcey-Alden, Ellie. [https://twitter.com/Elliedalden/status/402669787362230272 'Who in LA area wants to come and watch our 'The twisted nutcracker' show?'] ''Twitter.'' 18 November 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.</ref><ref>[http://palosverdessource.com/2013/11/15/palos-verdes-holiday-traditions-2013/ Palos Verdes Holiday Traditions 2013: Information on the Norris Theatre ''Nutcracker'' Ballet productions.] ''Palos Verdes Source''. 15 November 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.</ref>
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On 23 May, she appeared in the Showstopper Competition 2014 which took place at the Disneyland Hotel in California.<ref>Darcey-Alden, Ellie. [https://twitter.com/Elliedalden/status/469934656456908800 'This is the best part of my day at showstoppers dance competition at the Disneyland Hotel!!'] 23 May 2014. Retrieved 24 May 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.worldancenarts.com/showstopper-2014.html Info for Showstopper Competition 2014.] ''Academy of World Dance N Arts''. Retrieved 24 May 2014.</ref>
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On 23 May, she appeared in the Showstopper Competition 2014 which took place at the Disneyland Hotel in California.<ref>Darcey-Alden, Ellie. [https://twitter.com/Elliedalden/status/469934656456908800 'This is the best part of my day at showstoppers dance competition at the Disneyland Hotel!!'] ''Twitter''. 23 May 2014. Retrieved 24 May 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.worldancenarts.com/showstopper-2014.html Info for Showstopper Competition 2014.] ''Academy of World Dance N Arts''. Retrieved 24 May 2014.</ref> She competed in a ballet solo, ballet group, jazz group and contemporary group.<ref>Darcey-Alden, Ellie. [https://twitter.com/Elliedalden/status/470366465330532352 'Im competing a ballet solo, ballet group, jazz group and contemporary group!'] ''Twitter''. 23 May 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2014.</ref>
==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
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*She met the likes of [[Evanna Lynch]] and [[Jason Isaacs]]<ref>Darcey-Alden, Ellie. [https://twitter.com/Elliedalden/status/468096596765179905 '@jasonsfolly I just wanted to say Hi! We met at the HP DH p2 premiere, I played young Lily Evans in the flashbacks.'] ''Twitter''. 18 May 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2014.</ref> at the ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'' world premiere on 7 July 2011 in Trafalgar Square, London.
*Since starring in ''Harry Potter'', she has maintained a close acquaintanceship with fellow alum [[Daniel Radcliffe]] who she saw perform in ''The Cripple of Inishmaan'' at the Noël Coward Theatre.<ref>Darcey-Alden, Ellie. [https://twitter.com/Elliedalden/status/366596444326621185 'And finally, after a few years having a catch up with my darling son on Friday night.'] ''Twitter''. 11 August 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2013.</ref>
*Since starring in ''Harry Potter'', she has maintained a close acquaintanceship with fellow alum [[Daniel Radcliffe]] who she saw perform in ''The Cripple of Inishmaan'' at the Noël Coward Theatre.<ref>Darcey-Alden, Ellie. [https://twitter.com/Elliedalden/status/366596444326621185 'And finally, after a few years having a catch up with my darling son on Friday night.'] ''Twitter''. 11 August 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2013.</ref>
*Is friendly acquainted with [[Benedict Clarke]], [[Will Dunn]], [[Ryan Turner]], [[Helena Barlow]], [[Chris Rankin]], [[Scarlett Byrne]],<ref>Darcey-Alden, Ellie. [https://twitter.com/Elliedalden/status/366595078808035328 'Next pic, me with the beautiful sisters @ScarleyByrne and @RHByrne.'] ''Twitter''. 11 August 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2013.</ref> [[Robbie Jarvis]],<ref>Darcey-Alden, Ellie. [https://twitter.com/Elliedalden/status/366593941556051969 'First one, me with my gorgeous screen hubby @Robbie_Jarvis.'] ''Twitter''. 11 August 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2013.</ref> [[Devon Murray]],<ref>Darcey-Alden, Ellie. [https://twitter.com/Elliedalden/status/369945889554456576 '@DevonMMurray I found a cool pic taken of us at leakycon Portland.'] ''Twitter''. 20 August 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2013.</ref> and [[Evanna Lynch]].<ref>Darcey-Alden, Ellie. [https://twitter.com/Elliedalden/status/366594360411828224 'Next pic, me with the stunning @Evy_Lynch.'] ''Twitter''. 11 August 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2013.</ref><ref>Darcey-Alden, Ellie. [https://twitter.com/Elliedalden/status/164736105298661376 'WOW great times.'] ''Twitter''. 1 February 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2013.</ref>
*Is friendly acquainted with [[Benedict Clarke]], [[Will Dunn]], [[Ryan Turner]], [[Helena Barlow]], [[Chris Rankin]], [[Scarlett Byrne]],<ref>Darcey-Alden, Ellie. [https://twitter.com/Elliedalden/status/366595078808035328 'Next pic, me with the beautiful sisters @ScarleyByrne and @RHByrne.'] ''Twitter''. 11 August 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2013.</ref> [[Robbie Jarvis]],<ref>Darcey-Alden, Ellie. [https://twitter.com/Elliedalden/status/366593941556051969 'First one, me with my gorgeous screen hubby @Robbie_Jarvis.'] ''Twitter''. 11 August 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2013.</ref> [[Devon Murray]],<ref>Darcey-Alden, Ellie. [https://twitter.com/Elliedalden/status/369945889554456576 '@DevonMMurray I found a cool pic taken of us at leakycon Portland.'] ''Twitter''. 20 August 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2013.</ref> and [[Evanna Lynch]].<ref>Darcey-Alden, Ellie. [https://twitter.com/Elliedalden/status/366594360411828224 'Next pic, me with the stunning @Evy_Lynch.'] ''Twitter''. 11 August 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2013.</ref><ref>Darcey-Alden, Ellie. [https://twitter.com/Elliedalden/status/164736105298661376 'WOW great times.'] ''Twitter''. 1 February 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2013.</ref>
*Her role as [[Lily Evans]] was formerly preceded by [[Geraldine Somerville]] (as the adult incarnation) and [[Susie Shinner]] (as the teenage incarnation), respectively.
*Her role as [[Lily Evans]] was formerly preceded by [[Geraldine Somerville]] (as the adult incarnation) and [[Susie Shinner]] (as the teenage incarnation), respectively.
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*On 28 February 2014, it was announced on MuggleNet that a fan-made ''Harry Potter'' prequel entitled ''[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/128206543/the-gathering-storm-a-marauders-fan-film The Gathering Storm]'' by a group of students from Emerson College in Boston, MA is in the works and was successfully backed on Kickstarter.<ref>[http://www.mugglenet.com/2014/02/new-fan-film-the-gathering-storm/ New fan film: 'The Gathering Storm.'] ''MuggleNet.'' 28 February 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.</ref> Darcey-Alden took to her Twitter a day later that she was interested in auditioning for a part, implying that she hoped to reprise her role as Lily in a reply to the main announcement tweeted by MuggleNet.<ref>Darcey-Alden, Ellie. [https://twitter.com/Elliedalden/statuses/439971305639534592 'There's a brand new #HarryPotter fan film in the works, and you can be involved!... Want a part??'] ''Twitter.'' 1 March 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.</ref> However, upon learning that the required playing age of the key cast is 16,<ref>Rivin, Aaron. [https://www.facebook.com/aaron.rivin/posts/10152024484001909?stream_ref=10 Phase One of Casting Has Begun!] ''Director Official Facebook.'' 20 February 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.</ref> she tweeted on 5 March that she thought she was "too young" in a reply to a tweet by ''The Gathering Storm'' official film Twitter regarding a deadline for open auditions through video application submissions.<ref>Darcey-Alden, Ellie.[https://twitter.com/Elliedalden/statuses/441342194935296000 'Arrggh I think I'm too young.'] ''Twitter.'' 5 March 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.</ref> The part of Lily Evans eventually went to Laura Tarver.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=473192939470765&set=a.454236368033089.1073741827.454223871367672&type=1&theater At long last, we are incredibly proud to introduce the key cast of The Gathering Storm: A Marauders Fan Film!] ''The Gathering Storm Official Facebook.'' 23 March 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.</ref>
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*On 28 February 2014, it was announced on MuggleNet that a fan-made ''Harry Potter'' prequel entitled ''[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/128206543/the-gathering-storm-a-marauders-fan-film The Gathering Storm]'' by a group of students from Emerson College in Boston, MA is in the works and was successfully backed on Kickstarter.<ref>[http://www.mugglenet.com/2014/02/new-fan-film-the-gathering-storm/ New fan film: 'The Gathering Storm.'] ''MuggleNet.'' 28 February 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.</ref> Darcey-Alden took to her Twitter a day later that she was interested in auditioning for a part, implying that she hoped to reprise her role as Lily in a reply to the main announcement tweeted by MuggleNet.<ref>Darcey-Alden, Ellie. [https://twitter.com/Elliedalden/statuses/439971305639534592 'There's a brand new #HarryPotter fan film in the works, and you can be involved!... Want a part??'] ''Twitter.'' 1 March 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.</ref> However, upon learning that the required playing age of the key cast is 16,<ref>Rivin, Aaron. [https://www.facebook.com/aaron.rivin/posts/10152024484001909?stream_ref=10 Phase One of Casting Has Begun!] ''Director Official Facebook.'' 20 February 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.</ref> she tweeted on 5 March that she thought she was "too young" in a reply to a tweet by ''The Gathering Storm'' official film Twitter regarding a deadline for open auditions through video application submissions.<ref>Darcey-Alden, Ellie.[https://twitter.com/Elliedalden/statuses/441342194935296000 'Arrggh I think I'm too young.'] ''Twitter.'' 5 March 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.</ref> The part of Lily Evans eventually went to Laura Tarver.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=473192939470765&set=a.454236368033089.1073741827.454223871367672&type=1&theater At long last, we are incredibly proud to introduce the key cast of The Gathering Storm: A Marauders Fan Film!] ''The Gathering Storm Official Facebook.'' 23 March 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.</ref>
==External links==
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