Ritu Arya

Personal context

Summary

Ritu Arya is a British actor known for Humans, The Umbrella Academy, Polite Society, and Barbie. Her screen work includes comedy, action, and women who challenge stereotypes. Arya has said that a lack of diversity on screen influenced her decision to act, and that she wants to help change conversations about sexism and South Asian representation. She has praised inclusive storytelling and The Umbrella Academy’s portrayal of allyship around Viktor’s transition. No public party or campaign affiliations are on record.