Shona Bernadette McGarty (born 14th October 1991 in Borehamwood) is an English actress and singer who portrayed Whitney Dean in EastEnders from April 2008 to May 2024.
In October 2007, following the announcement that established character Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) was returning to EastEnders, McGarty was confirmed to be joining the soap as Whitney Dean; the daughter of Bianca's deceased partner Nathan Dean. McGarty began filming in January 2008, and made her first appearance as Whitney on 1 April 2008.
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