Shona McGarty
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Shona Bernadette McGarty is an English actress and singer, best known for her portrayal of Whitney Dean in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 2008 to 2026. In 2025, she released a single "Unapologetic
McGarty in 2026
McGarty attending an event in November 2011
McGarty at an EastEnders Meet and Greet event at BBC Elstree Centre in June 2016
Whitney Dean
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Whitney Dean is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Shona McGarty. The character is the ward of established character Bianca Jackson and was introduced on 1 April 2008
Shona McGarty
…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 2026. In 2025, she released a single "Unapologetically Me" and was a finalist on the twenty-fifth series…
Shona McGarty as Whitney Dean (2023)
McGarty was considered perfect for a grooming storyline since she did not look or act like a child, showing how anyone under 18 can be affected.