Meet our Cast

Gilda Waugh

as Alma

Gilda is a seasoned London-based actor whose career began in the mid-1970s after an early start as a professional dancer. She used to work in both

Louise Thomas

as Joan

Louise is a mature British actor with a wealth of life experience that brings depth and authenticity to her performances. A mother of four and grandmother of eight, she spent many years working as a software engineering manager before returning to her creative roots. Now, alongside her acting career, she channels her artistry into beautiful patchwork and quilting. Louise is drawn to roles that reflect real, lived lives, and was delighted to bring her sensitivity and strength to a production rich in character and history.

Bethan Waller

Bethan is an English actress based between London and Bath, with a passion for bold, emotionally resonant storytelling. She began acting at the age of 10 and trained at the Bristol Acting Academy. Bethan made her lead debut in the feature film The Last Rite, and continues

as Sarah

screen and commercial dance, bringing elegance and energy to every role. Born in Central London, Gilda is deeply connected to the city’s cultural roots and also used to work as a guide at the Charles Dickens Museum. With a lifelong love of romances, she was thrilled to bring her experience and passion to the screen once again.

to build a body of work that showcases her intensity, versatility, and quiet strength qualities she brought wholeheartedly to her recent work in Alma. Bethan won Best Actress by Bristol Independent Film Festival 2024 and New Renaissance Film Festival’s Emerging Talent festival for the role of ‘Pat’ in the movie Caretaker.