Roseanna Brown

Roseanna Brown (born ), also known mononymously Roseanna, 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, was featured in Billboard's "Tomorrow’s Hits" and toured internationally, including an arena tour with Westlife. 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.

Early life Brown was born in Hillingdon, London, into a musical Irish family; her aunt is Ireland's first Eurovision winner, Dana. She was raised in Windsor, Berkshire, In 2008, the choir was awarded the title of BBC Radio 3 "Youth Choir of the Year", with Brown performing as a soloist. She studied Classical Music & Drama at Royal Holloway

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. 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. 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. The Rua toured internationally, including a 30-date UK arena tour supporting Westlife,

Solo Career Brown began her solo career, under her first name, 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.

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. 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 Title Year Peak chartpositions USAdult USDance Club USAC "Without You" 2016 38 17 — "Fire and Lies" 2017 30 — — "All I Ever Wanted" 2018 27 18 — "Have Yourself a Very Merry Christmas" — — 25 "Gasoline" 2019 25 — — "Hey You" 36 — —

Filmography

Film Year Title Role 2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Slytherin Student 2013 Thor: The Dark World Fandral's 'Wench' 2020 Songbird End Title Song & singer ("Kingdom") 2026 Pressure Lead Operator

Television Year Title Role 2020 Pennyworth Waitress 2022 Anatomy of a Scandal Prosecution Counsel 2023 Citadel Stand-in for Ashleigh Cummings