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| Before joining EastEnders, she had been involved in amateur musical theatre for six years, the group was named 'Traffic Lights', and later joined the drama school 'Young stars' where she played the Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland, and '']'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/Mohill-family-connections-to-Eastenders.5286847.jp|title=Mohill family connections to Eastenders star Shona McGarty|publisher=Leitrim Observer|accessdate=23 January 2011}}</ref> in which she played Glinda the Good Witch |
Before joining EastEnders, she had been involved in amateur musical theatre for six years, the group was named 'Traffic Lights', and later joined the drama school 'Young stars' where she played the Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland, and '']'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/Mohill-family-connections-to-Eastenders.5286847.jp|title=Mohill family connections to Eastenders star Shona McGarty|publisher=Leitrim Observer|accessdate=23 January 2011}}</ref> in which she played Glinda the Good Witch. | ||
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| McGarty attended St.Teresa's Primary RC School in Borehamwood. She dated former ''EastEnders'' cast member ] and is currently in a relationship with fellow cast member ].<ref name="Eriksen">{{cite news|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2044364/EastEnders-Shona-McGarty-new-boyfriend-Matt-Lapinskas-Ashley-Kumar-split.html|title=On to the next hunk from Albert Square|last=Eriksen|first=Alanah|date=3 October 2011|work=]|publisher=]|accessdate=9 October 2011|location=London}}</ref> She attended ].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1380717/EastEnders-Whitney-gets-lucky-love-actress-Shona-McGarty-cosies-screen-boyfriend.html | location=London | work=Daily Mail | first=Georgina | last=Littlejohn | title=EastEnders Whitney gets lucky in love as actress Shona McGarty cosies up to former on-screen boyfriend | date=27 April 2011}}</ref> |
McGarty attended St.Teresa's Primary RC School in Borehamwood. She dated former ''EastEnders'' cast member ] and is currently in a relationship with fellow cast member ].<ref name="Eriksen">{{cite news|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2044364/EastEnders-Shona-McGarty-new-boyfriend-Matt-Lapinskas-Ashley-Kumar-split.html|title=On to the next hunk from Albert Square|last=Eriksen|first=Alanah|date=3 October 2011|work=]|publisher=]|accessdate=9 October 2011|location=London}}</ref> She attended ].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1380717/EastEnders-Whitney-gets-lucky-love-actress-Shona-McGarty-cosies-screen-boyfriend.html | location=London | work=Daily Mail | first=Georgina | last=Littlejohn | title=EastEnders Whitney gets lucky in love as actress Shona McGarty cosies up to former on-screen boyfriend | date=27 April 2011}}</ref> | ||
| ==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| Born | Shona Bernadette McGarty (1991-10-14) 14 October 1991 (age 33) Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Shona Bernadette McGarty (born 14 October 1991) is an English actress from Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, best known for her role in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, as Whitney Dean.
Career
Before joining EastEnders, she had been involved in amateur musical theatre for six years, the group was named 'Traffic Lights', and later joined the drama school 'Young stars' where she played the Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland, and Wizard of Oz, in which she played Glinda the Good Witch.
Awards
On 4 May 2009, it was announced that Shona had been nominated for 'Best newcomer' at the British Soap Awards. A storyline involving Shona as the main part was nominated for 'Best single episode' as well as 'Best Storyline', these nominations were unsuccessful.
Personal life
McGarty attended St.Teresa's Primary RC School in Borehamwood. She dated former EastEnders cast member Ashley Kumar and is currently in a relationship with fellow cast member Matt Lapinskas. She attended Loreto College, St Albans.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008–present | EastEnders | Whitney Dean |
References
- "Shona McGarty". IMDb. Retrieved 10 January 2011.
- "Mohill family connections to Eastenders star Shona McGarty". Leitrim Observer. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
- Eriksen, Alanah (3 October 2011). "On to the next hunk from Albert Square". Mail Online. London: Metro Media Group. Retrieved 9 October 2011.
- Littlejohn, Georgina (27 April 2011). "EastEnders Whitney gets lucky in love as actress Shona McGarty cosies up to former on-screen boyfriend". Daily Mail. London.
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