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| name = Shana Swash
| name = Shana Swash
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| birth_name = Shana Frances Swash
| birth_name = Shana Frances Swash
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1990|7|28}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|07|16|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[London Borough of Islington|Islington]], London, England
| birth_place = [[London Borough of Camden|Camden]], London, England
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| height = 5 ft 7 in
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| occupation = Actress
| occupation = Actress
| yearsactive = 2004–present
| years_active = 1999–present
| notable_works = [[Demi Miller]] in ''[[EastEnders]]''
| notable_works = [[Demi Miller]] in ''[[EastEnders]]''
| television = ''[[EastEnders]]'' (2004–2006)
| television = ''[[EastEnders]]'' (2004–2006)
| family = [[Joe Swash]] (brother)
| partner = Nick Jones (2016–present; engaged)
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| children = 1
| family = [[Joe Swash]] (brother)
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'''Shana Frances Swash''' (born 28 July 1990) is an English actress, and the sister of actor and TV presenter [[Joe Swash]]. She is best known for playing [[Demi Miller]] in the long-running [[BBC One]] soap opera ''[[EastEnders]]'' from 2004 to 2006.
'''Shana Frances Swash''' (born 16 July 1990) is an English actress, and the sister of actor and television presenter [[Joe Swash]]. She is best known for playing [[Demi Miller]] in the long-running [[BBC One]] soap opera ''[[EastEnders]]'' from 2004 to 2006.


==Acting==
==Acting==
In February 2006, it was announced that the role of Demi was to be cut along with that of her on-screen mother [[Rosie Miller|Rosie]]. Despite an online petition from fans pleading for them not to be axed, both characters left the show in July 2006.
In February 2006, it was announced that the role of Demi was to be cut, along with that of her on-screen mother [[Rosie Miller|Rosie]]. Despite an online petition from fans pleading for them not to be axed, both characters left the show in July of that year.


Swash played [[Princess Jasmine]] in a [[pantomime]] version of [[Aladdin]] in the winter of 1999 and appeared in [[BBC]] [[sitcom]] ''[[After You've Gone (TV Show)|After You've Gone]]'' in an episode entitled 'Silence of the Clams'.
Swash played [[Princess Jasmine]] in a [[pantomime]] version of ''[[Aladdin]]'' in the Winter of 1999, and appeared in [[BBC]] [[sitcom]] ''[[After You've Gone (TV Show)|After You've Gone]]'' in an episode entitled "Silence of the Clams".


She also starred in the 2007 UK tour of ''Girls Night'' and in one of a series of educational videos produced by Orange, in which she played a girl who uses social networking sites inadvisedly.<ref>[http://www1.orange.co.uk/about/community/quicklinks/educational_resources/safety_online.html Orange Internet safety resources]</ref>
Swash also starred in the 2007 UK tour of ''Girls Night'', and in one of a series of educational videos produced by Orange, in which she played a girl who uses social networking sites inadvisedly.<ref>[http://www1.orange.co.uk/about/community/quicklinks/educational_resources/safety_online.html Orange Internet safety resources]</ref>


She appeared in the short film ''The Crime Wave'',<ref>[http://www.archiveproductions.tv/?page_id=18 "The Crime Wave" — Archive TV<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080410071319/http://www.archiveproductions.tv/?page_id=18 |date=10 April 2008 }}</ref> and was one of the hairdressers in the 2008 series of ''[[Celebrity Scissorhands]]'', a reality show which helped to raise money for [[Children In Need]].
Swash appeared in the short film ''The Crime Wave'',<ref>[http://www.archiveproductions.tv/?page_id=18 "The Crime Wave" — Archive TV<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080410071319/http://www.archiveproductions.tv/?page_id=18 |date=10 April 2008 }}</ref> and was one of the hairdressers in the 2008 series of ''[[Celebrity Scissorhands]]'', a reality series which helped to raise money for [[Children In Need]].


On 23 December 2008 she starred in an episode of the [[Scotland|Scottish]] [[soap opera]] ''[[River City]]'' in the dream sequence as the daughter of [[Shona Malone (River City)|Shona Malone]].
On 23 December 2008, Swash starred in an episode of the [[Scotland|Scottish]] [[soap opera]] ''[[River City]]'', in a dream sequence as the daughter of [[Shona Malone (River City)|Shona Malone]].


In May 2009, Swash performed in ''[[Proud (John Stanley play)|Proud]]'', a play at the [[Above The Stag Theatre]].
In May 2009, Swash performed in ''[[Proud (John Stanley play)|Proud]]'', a play at the [[Above The Stag Theatre]].


Swash also featured in the 2016 film ''[[My Feral Heart]]''<ref>[http://myferalheart.co.uk/#section-cast-crew My Feral Heart film: cast and crew list]</ref> playing the part of a young carer at a care home for adults with learning difficulties; a part for which she received a nomination for the [[BIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress]].
Swash also featured in the 2016 film ''[[My Feral Heart]]''<ref>[http://myferalheart.co.uk/#section-cast-crew My Feral Heart film: cast and crew list]</ref><ref name="ONOJSPLW">{{cite AV media|people=Loose Women|date=23 November 2021|title=Ex-EastEnders actress Shana Swash and award-winner Steven Brandon, who has Down's Syndrome, on their emotional movie|url=https://www.itv.com/loosewomen/articles/ex-eastenders-actress-shana-swash-and-award-winner-steven-brandon-who-has-downs-syndrome-on-their-emotional-movie|access-date=21 March 2021|publisher=ITV}}</ref> playing the part of a young carer at a care home for adults with learning difficulties - a part for which she received a nomination for the [[BIFA for Best Supporting Actress]].


Swash's latest on-screen role was on 21 September 2018. She appeared in an episode of daytime BBC drama series ''[[Doctors (2000 TV series)|Doctors]]'', entitled ‘The Black Widow’(2018) where she played a carer called Juliet Radnor, who was accused of killing her client in order to gain an inheritance.
Swash's latest on-screen role was on 21 September 2018. She appeared in an episode of daytime BBC drama series ''[[Doctors (2000 TV series)|Doctors]]'', entitled "The Black Widow", where she played a carer called Juliet Radnor, who was accused of killing her client in order to gain an inheritance.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Swash was born in [[Islington]].
Swash was born in [[London Borough of Camden|Camden]], London.{{cn|date=July 2022}}
In August 2021 she announced her engagement to Nick Jones via her Instagram page.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://metro.co.uk/2021/08/28/joe-swashs-eastenders-star-sister-shana-swash-engaged-15168528/|first=Louise|last=Griffin|title=Joe Swash's EastEnders star sister Shana Swash over the moon as she announces engagement|work=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]|accessdate=15 January 2024|date=28 July 2021}}</ref>

In December 2023, Swash and Jones welcomed their first child together; a daughter named Kitty Frances Swash-Jones.


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Latest revision as of 00:18, 10 November 2024

Shana Swash
Born
Shana Frances Swash

(1990-07-16) 16 July 1990 (age 34)
Camden, London, England
OccupationActress
Years active1999–present
Notable workDemi Miller in EastEnders
TelevisionEastEnders (2004–2006)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Partner(s)Nick Jones (2016–present; engaged)
Children1
FamilyJoe Swash (brother)

Shana Frances Swash (born 16 July 1990) is an English actress, and the sister of actor and television presenter Joe Swash. She is best known for playing Demi Miller in the long-running BBC One soap opera EastEnders from 2004 to 2006.

Acting

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In February 2006, it was announced that the role of Demi was to be cut, along with that of her on-screen mother Rosie. Despite an online petition from fans pleading for them not to be axed, both characters left the show in July of that year.

Swash played Princess Jasmine in a pantomime version of Aladdin in the Winter of 1999, and appeared in BBC sitcom After You've Gone in an episode entitled "Silence of the Clams".

Swash also starred in the 2007 UK tour of Girls Night, and in one of a series of educational videos produced by Orange, in which she played a girl who uses social networking sites inadvisedly.[1]

Swash appeared in the short film The Crime Wave,[2] and was one of the hairdressers in the 2008 series of Celebrity Scissorhands, a reality series which helped to raise money for Children In Need.

On 23 December 2008, Swash starred in an episode of the Scottish soap opera River City, in a dream sequence as the daughter of Shona Malone.

In May 2009, Swash performed in Proud, a play at the Above The Stag Theatre.

Swash also featured in the 2016 film My Feral Heart[3][4] playing the part of a young carer at a care home for adults with learning difficulties - a part for which she received a nomination for the BIFA for Best Supporting Actress.

Swash's latest on-screen role was on 21 September 2018. She appeared in an episode of daytime BBC drama series Doctors, entitled "The Black Widow", where she played a carer called Juliet Radnor, who was accused of killing her client in order to gain an inheritance.

Personal life

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Swash was born in Camden, London.[citation needed] In August 2021 she announced her engagement to Nick Jones via her Instagram page.[5]

In December 2023, Swash and Jones welcomed their first child together; a daughter named Kitty Frances Swash-Jones.

References

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  1. ^ Orange Internet safety resources
  2. ^ "The Crime Wave" — Archive TV Archived 10 April 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ My Feral Heart film: cast and crew list
  4. ^ Loose Women (23 November 2021). Ex-EastEnders actress Shana Swash and award-winner Steven Brandon, who has Down's Syndrome, on their emotional movie. ITV. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  5. ^ Griffin, Louise (28 July 2021). "Joe Swash's EastEnders star sister Shana Swash over the moon as she announces engagement". Metro. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
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