Shonagh Marie
Biography
A force to be reckoned with in the world of storytelling, Shonagh Marie is an electrifying actor and writer of Scottish and Jamaican heritage. Born and raised in London, she found her voice on stage, making her debut at the prestigious Lyric Theatre Hammersmith. But it was her fearless, career-defining lead role in Bullet Tongue (The Big House Theatre Company) that cemented her as a talent to watch. The show's staggering success led to a revival, an OFFIE nomination, and critical acclaim for Shonagh's powerhouse performance.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Beth
Brighton based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace is a hard-working police officer who has given his life to the job, but his career is currently at rock bottom. He’s fixated by the disappearance of his beloved wife, Sandy, and running enquiries into long forgotten cold cases with little prospect of success. Following another reprimand for his unorthodox police methods, Grace is walking a career tightrope and risks being moved from the job he loves most.
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Marley Daniels
A veteran beat cop and teenage girl fall to their deaths from a tower block in south-east London, leaving a five-year-old boy and rookie police officer Lizzie Griffiths on the roof, only for them to go missing. Detective Sergeant Sarah Collins is drafted in to investigate, working to find Lizzie before she comes to serious harm, but also to uncover the truth behind the grisly tower block deaths.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Chanelle
Mike, a rough sleeper in London, is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he attempts to turn his life around. Along the way, he encounters unexpected chances for a fresh start.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Vanessa
After an experimental drug trial goes awry, the test subjects face a terrifying side effect: if you fall asleep you die. Trapped in an isolated facility, panic ensues as they try to escape and somehow stay awake.