Madeleine Yuna Voyles

Madeleine Yuna Voyles (Voy-Yuhls) is an actress from San Diego, California, best known for her breakout role as Alphie in Gareth Edwards' sci-fi film The Creator. Of Southeast Asian and German American heritage, her performance was recognized for its emotional depth and noted as a standout by a young actor in recent years. She received a Critics Choice nomination for Best Young Actress, drawing early awards-season attention for her feature debut.In 2024, Voyles received a Critics Choice Super Award nomination for Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie, as well as the CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) Radiance Next Gen Award and Scholarship-marking an early milestone and growing industry recognition. Directors and producers have noted her ability to connect with complex material and deliver grounded, nuanced performances. Gareth Edwards described her as "a director's dream," citing her authenticity and commitment to the work.In The Art of The Creator: Designs of Future's Past, Edwards detailed the challenge of casting Alphie, which required both emotional range and the stamina for a six-month international shoot across Thailand, London, Nepal, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Tokyo. "The way she did her audition was so authentic," Edwards shared. "We did another emotional scene where she had to get upset and cry. And she just did it in a heartbeat." Her co-star, John David Washington, added, "She's tough. She's not that cute actor kid. She deals very much in reality."Voyles brings focus and professionalism to her work and continues to develop her craft through character-driven storytelling.