Shona Bernadette McGarty (born 14 October 1991) is an English actress and singer, best known for her portrayal of Whitney Dean in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 2008 to 2024.

Dec 15, 2025 · I’m A Celebrity star Shona McGarty has broken down in tears as she marked an ‘unbelievable’ career milestone just a week after leaving the Australian jungle. Taking on creepy …

Shona McGarty was born on 14 October 1991 in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), EastEnders: Last Tango in Walford (2010) and Neighbours …

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Nov 27, 2025 · Shona McGarty – the actress and singer millions still associate with Whitney Dean – went into I’m A Celebrity determined to prove she’s nothing like the Walford icon she played for 16 …

Jul 4, 2025 · EastEnders’ Shona McGarty has made a dramatic new move following her departure from Walford. The actress, who played Whitney Dean for more than 15 years, has gone back to her …

Shona McGarty is an English actress and singer who portrays Whitney Dean in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.

Played abused daughter Whitney Dean on BBC's popular soap opera EastEnders. She spent six years in amateur musical theatre, acting in productions of Alice and Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz. …

Shona McGarty starred as Whitney Dean on EastEnders for 16 years, but she announced her retirement from the show to pursue other opportunities.

Dec 7, 2025 · All the latest news and updates on EastEnders actress Shona McGarty, who played Whitney Dean on the BBC One soap from 2008 to 2024. She is also a contestant on I'm A Celebrity …