Shona McGarty

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

Shona McGarty
McGarty in 2019
Born
Shona Bernadette McGarty

(1991-10-14) 14 October 1991
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England
OccupationActress
Years active2006–present

Career

McGarty was born in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. Before joining EastEnders, she had been involved in amateur musical theatre for six years with a group named Traffic Light Théâtre Productions. She later joined the drama school Young Stars, where she played the Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland and Glinda the Good Witch in Wizard of Oz.[1] In July 2012, McGarty was suspended from EastEnders by the acting executive producer Lorraine Newman "for repeatedly being late for filming".,[2] something which she would later regard as "lazy and irresponsible".[3]

McGarty performed the song "A Change is Gonna Come" on Children in Need 2012.

In 2018, McGarty joined 26 other celebrities and performed an original Christmas song called Rock With Rudolph. 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. 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. The song peaked at number two on the iTunes pop chart.[4][5][6]

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.

Personal life

McGarty is of Irish descent.[7]

In January 2018, McGarty announced her engagement to long-term partner Ryan Harris.[8] Two years later, she revealed that they had ended their relationship.[9]

Filmography
YearTitleRoleNotes
2007What Goes AroundShonaShort
2008–presentEastEndersWhitney DeanSoap opera; series regular, 1,190+ episode (so far)
2010East StreetCharity crossover between Coronation Street and EastEnders
2011Lauren's Diary2 episodes: "Fatboy Reveals Feelings for Mercy", "Kate Middleton Marries Her Prince"
2018Rock With RudolphHerselfMusic video
2020The Queen Vic Quiz NightWhitney DeanCharity crossover between Coronation Street and EastEnders
EastEnders: Secrets from the SquareHerselfEpisode: "Whitney and Sonia"

References
  1. "Mohill family connections to Eastenders star Shona McGarty". Leitrim Observer. Archived from the original on 5 September 2012. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
  2. "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.
  3. "Shona McGarty regrets getting in trouble with EastEnders: 'I was lazy and irresponsible'".
  4. https://www.itv.com/news/london/2018-11-30/tv-stars-sing-for-great-ormond-street-christmas-charity-single/
  5. https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/musicnews/shona-mcgarty-proud-charity-song-1174605.html
  6. https://www.metro.news/eastenders-shona-mcgarty-shares-her-festive-music-faves-as-she-releases-her-own-christmas-charity-single/1338833/
  7. "EastEnders star wants Irish themed wedding". RTÉ. 22 January 2016. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
  8. "EastEnders star Shona McGarty announces her engagement to partner Ryan Harris". Digital Spy. digitalspy.com. 22 January 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  9. "EastEnders star Shona McGarty's secret split from fiancé Ryan Harris".
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