Emma D’Arcy, who portrays Rhaenyra Targaryen in the television series “House of the Dragon,” met a Filipina fan named Via in London when the fan’s husband approached the actor outside a food shop, leading to a brief interaction that Via captured on video and later posted on TikTok, where it has drawn around 7 million views as of this writing.
The video shows Via’s husband walking up to D’Arcy, who sat at an outdoor table with actor Tobias Menzies, known for his role as Edmure Tully in “Game of Thrones,” and asking if his wife could greet and take a photo with D’Arcy.
D’Arcy agreed to the request, spoke with Via, and posed for photos while Menzies remained at the table, as seen in the TikTok clip.
Via posted text overlays on the clip that describe her emotional reaction to meeting D’Arcy and show snippets of their interaction.
TikTok users have shared and commented on the video, which continues to circulate on the platform and adds to online fan content related to “House of the Dragon” and “Game of Thrones” cast members.
D’Arcy, a British actor, gained international recognition for playing Rhaenyra Targaryen in the HBO series “House of the Dragon,” a prequel to “Game of Thrones.”
Menzies previously appeared in “Game of Thrones” as Edmure Tully and has acted in several other television series and films.
Via did not disclose the exact date of the encounter in her TikTok post, but she indicated in her captions that the meeting took place recently during a visit to London.
The TikTok video features multiple angles and close-ups of D’Arcy and Via, which suggest that Via and her husband recorded the interaction over several moments.
Online observers have identified the location as a casual food establishment in London, based on visible storefront elements in the background of the video.
The TikTok clip includes audio of Via speaking in a mix of English and Filipino while she reacts to meeting D’Arcy.
The video’s view count, likes, and comments continue to increase, according to the public metrics visible on TikTok at the time of reporting.
