Age: 46
female
Peta Sergeant is an Australian-Malaysian actress. Born in 1981 in Malaysia and raised in Brisbane, Australia. While in high school, she had dreams of being a marine biologist, but a hobby for drama acting prompted her to audition and receive acceptance at the National Institute of Dramatic Art. She graduated in 2000 at twenty years old. Despite landing television roles and even producing a play fresh out of drama school, Peta decided to abandon the industry and travel overseas for eighteen months, which helped her gain a commitment to acting. Her notable television credits include British science-fiction and drama series Jeopardy, Headland, and numerous Australian drama series such as Last Man Standing, All Saints, Canal Road and Satisfaction. She starred in the films Iron Sky and Crawlspace. In 2020 Sergeant portrayed Terisa Kerrill in the Star Wars: Squadrons video game. In 2021, she joined the cast of Supergirl, as the magical imp Nyxlygsptlnz/Nyxly, a fifth Dimensional imp like Mr Mxyzptlk (who was played by fellow Once Upon a Time actor, Peter Gadiot, before being replaced by The Odd Couple actor, Thomas Lennon).
The Queen of Hearts prequel series follows the life of the formidable monarch before Alice's arrival in Wonderland. The story begins when the Queen was still a young girl, a princess who will one day take over as the ruler of Wonderland. From an early age, the Queen showed a fierce determination to succeed, no matter the cost. As she grew older, she became more ruthless in her quest for power, seeing anyone who opposed her as a threat to be eliminated. Along the way, she made allies and enemies, some of whom would become crucial to her reign. One of her closest confidantes was her husband, the King of Hearts. Despite their close bond, though, tensions simmered between them, fueled by the Queen's insatiable desire for power. She also befriended the enigmatic Cheshire Cat, who provided her with valuable advice and counsel in her rise to power. As the Queen's rule over Wonderland solidified, she grew increasingly paranoid and cruel, leading to a revolt by some of her subjects. The series will explore the events leading up to the Queen's infamous outbursts, as well as shed light on what made her such a ruthless ruler. Overall, the series would delve into the backstory of one of Disney's most iconic villains, providing a deeper understanding of what drove her to become the tyrannical monarch feared by all in Wonderland.
