It was during her time with the guerrilla group that she learned about her parents' true fate. The truck driver was actually part of a anti-government guerrilla group, which Sheva later joined. Due to the fact that her uncles as caring for seven other children, Sheva ran away and ended up living with a truck driver who had mercy on her. When she was eight, her parents died in a mysterious accident at the factory where they worked, and Sheva was forced to live with her uncle. Early Lifeīorn in 1986, not much is known about Sheva Alomar's early life. Sheva's design was very well-received, with several publications praising her design and characterization. She is also intended to represent the game's theme of companionship, signifying Chris' bond with her, by mixing beauty with ferocity. Though upon completing the story the player can then choose between playing as Chris or Sheva as player 1 when playing solo, there is unique dialogue depending on which character is player 1.Īccording to production designer Yasuhiro Anpo, Sheva was intended to embody two key themes: femininity and strength. Sheva primarily functions as the secondary character of game, either being controlled by an AI or the player 2. She was also portrayed by Naja Hill in the viral campaign for Resident Evil 5.

In Resident Evil 5, Sheva is based off of Michelle Van der Water, while motion capping and voice acting are done by Karen Dyer. Sheva is a member of the Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance (BSAA), specifically the West African branch. Sheva Alomar, born in 1986, is a character introduced in Resident Evil 5, as a replacement partner for Chris Redfield following the death of Jill Valentine.

Overview Sheva Alomar's character design is meant to encompass her traits.

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