Shona McGarty

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Shona McGarty
McGarty in 2016
McGarty in 2016
Background information
Birth nameShona Bernadette McGarty
Born (1991-10-14) 14 October 1991 (age 30)[1]
Barnet, North London, England
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
Years active2006–present
LabelsSaga Entertainment
Associated actsThe Celebs

Shona Bernadette McGarty (born 14 October 1991)[1] is an English actress and singer known for the role of Whitney Dean in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.

Career[]

Before joining EastEnders, McGarty had been involved in amateur musical theatre for six years, including a role in Wizard of Oz.[2] In July 2012, McGarty was suspended from EastEnders by the acting executive producer Lorraine Newman "for repeatedly being late for filming".,[3] something which she would later regard as "lazy and irresponsible".[4] The same year, McGarty performed the song A Change is Gonna Come for Children in Need 2012.[5][6]

In 2018, McGarty joined 26 other celebrities and performed an original Christmas song called Rock With Rudolph, a song written and produced by Grahame and Jack Corbyn. The song was recorded in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital and was released digitally on independent record label Saga Entertainment on 30 November 2018 under the artist name The Celebs. The music video debuted exclusively with The Sun on 29 November 2018 and had its first TV showing on Good Morning Britain on 30 November 2018. [7][8][9][10]

In 2021, McGarty reunited with Saga Entertainment to record a cover of The Beatles classic Let It Be (Beatles song), recorded at Metropolis Studios, in support of Mind (charity) and released on 3rd December 2021. McGarty was backed by a choir of celebrities including Georgia Hirst, Anne Hegerty, Ivan Kaye and Eunice Olumide who performed as part of the 2021 line up of The Celebs. [11][12][13]

Awards[]

In 2009, McGarty was nominated for Best Newcomer at the British Soap Awards. A storyline involving McGarty as the main part was nominated for Best Single Episode as well as Best Storyline.[14]

Personal life[]

McGarty is of Irish descent.[15]

In January 2018, McGarty announced her engagement to long-term partner Ryan Harris.[16] Two years later, she revealed that they had ended their relationship.[17]

Filmography[]

Year Title Role Notes
2007 What Goes Around Shona Short
2008–present EastEnders Whitney Dean Soap opera; series regular, 1,190+ episode (so far)
2010 East Street Charity crossover between Coronation Street and EastEnders
2011 Lauren's Diary 2 episodes: "Fatboy Reveals Feelings for Mercy", "Kate Middleton Marries Her Prince"
2012 A Change is Gonna Come Herself Music video [5][6]
2018 Rock With Rudolph Herself Music video [7][8]
2020 The Queen Vic Quiz Night Whitney Dean Charity crossover between Coronation Street and EastEnders
EastEnders: Secrets from the Square Herself Episode: "Whitney and Sonia"
2021 Let It Be Herself Music Video [11][12][13]

Discography[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "My beautiful sister Camilla. It was her birthday yesterday and she turned 28!". twitter.com. 29 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Mohill family connections to Eastenders star Shona McGarty". Leitrim Observer. Archived from the original on 5 September 2012. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
  3. ^ "BBC News – EastEnders star Shona McGarty suspended for lateness". BBC Online. 16 July 2012. Archived from the original on 19 July 2012. Retrieved 2 August 2012.
  4. ^ "Shona McGarty regrets getting in trouble with EastEnders: 'I was lazy and irresponsible'". 30 December 2016.
  5. ^ a b c "Shona McGarty". Saga Entertainment. 2021.
  6. ^ a b c "Shona McGarty sings A Change is Gonna Come". BBC Children in need. 26 March 2013.
  7. ^ a b c "TV stars sing for Great Ormond Street Christmas charity single". 30 November 2018.
  8. ^ a b c "Shona McGarty proud of charity song". femalefirst.co.uk. 3 December 2018.
  9. ^ "EastEnders' Shona McGarty shares her festive music faves as she releases her own Christmas charity single". metro.news. 6 December 2018.
  10. ^ "The Celebs Rock With Rudolph". YouTube. TheCelebsVEVO. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  11. ^ a b c "Shona McGarty sings a heart warming rendition of the Beatles classic 'Let It Be'". Saga Entertainment. 9 December 2021.
  12. ^ a b c "Supporting mental health charity MIND, 'The Celebs' release a beautiful Beatles cover 'Let it Be'". thissoundnation.co.uk. 2021.
  13. ^ a b c "Shona McGarty - Let It Be". Youtube. Shona McGarty VEVO. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  14. ^ "British Soap Awards 2009: The Winners". Digital Spy. 9 May 2009.
  15. ^ "EastEnders star wants Irish themed wedding". RTÉ. 22 January 2016.
  16. ^ "EastEnders star Shona McGarty announces her engagement to partner Ryan Harris". digitalspy.com. 22 January 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  17. ^ "EastEnders star Shona McGarty's secret split from fiancé Ryan Harris". mirror.co.uk. 24 January 2020.

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