Shona McGarty (born 14 October 1991) is an English actress and singer who portrays

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in the

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''.

Career

Before joining ''EastEnders'', McGarty had been involved in amateur musical theatre for six years, including a role in '' Wizard of Oz''. In July 2012, McGarty was suspended from ''EastEnders'' by the acting executive producer

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"for repeatedly being late for filming". McGarty later regretted her behaviour as "lazy and irresponsible". The same year, McGarty performed the song '' A Change is Gonna Come'' for ''

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In 2018, McGarty joined 26 other celebrities and performed an original Christmas song called

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, a song written and produced by Grahame and Jack Corbyn. The song was recorded in aid of

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and was released digitally on independent record label

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on 30 November 2018 under the artist name

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. 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. In 2021, McGarty reunited with

to record a cover of

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classic "

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", recorded at Metropolis Studios, in support of British charity

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and released on 3 December 2021. McGarty was backed by a choir of celebrities including

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and

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who performed as part of the 2021 line up of

Personal life

McGarty is of Irish descent. In January 2018, McGarty announced her engagement to long-term partner Ryan Harris. Two years later, she said they had ended their relationship.

Filmography

Television

Music videos

Discography

Singles

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:McGarty, Shona 1991 births Living people British soap opera actresses English child actresses English people of Irish descent People from Borehamwood Actresses from Hertfordshire English soap opera actresses