The pretty girl often referred to in the recent Jumanji films, specifically Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, is the character Ruby Roundhouse, played by actress Karen Gillan.
Karen Gillan as Ruby Roundhouse
In the third installment of the Jumanji franchise, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, released in 2017, Karen Gillan played the lead female role. Her character is Ruby Roundhouse, an avatar within the Jumanji video game world.
The reference states: "Also in that year, Karen Gillan played the lead female role, Ruby Roundhouse, in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, the third instalment of the Jumanji franchise, starring alongside Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Nick Jonas."
Character Profile: Ruby Roundhouse
- Actress: Karen Gillan
- Appears In: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)
- In-Game Role: "Killer of Men," an expert in martial arts and dance fighting.
- Player: Martha Kaply
Ruby Roundhouse is the avatar for Martha Kaply, a shy and introverted teenager. Within the game, Martha transforms into the highly capable and striking Ruby, a transformation that challenges her to step outside her comfort zone and discover her inner strength.
The role requires Karen Gillan to portray a physically dynamic character skilled in combat, contributing significantly to the action and humor of the film as Martha navigates being inside a powerful, action-hero body. Her performance was well-received, making her character a memorable part of the successful rebooted franchise.
