BIO
Shakira is a London-based actor and writer of British Vincentian heritage, raised in Surrey. She holds a BA in Drama from Manchester Metropolitan University and has trained at respected part-time drama schools in London, including Identity School of Acting, Actors Door Studios, and The London Meisner Company.
Her acting experience spans stage and screen, with credits including the short film Relationship Status (R.O.L.A Productions), Maktub Theatre Company’s UBUNTU, and live performances at the Tate Modern’s Natalie Bell Building and Blankspace Tooting. In 2024, she performed the role of Sandra Laing, an Afrikaans Black woman born to white parents, at the Pleasance Theatre. This performance explored themes of racial identity, genetics, and the social construct of race.
As a writer, her work has been published in the anthology I Know, I Wish, I Will by Eastside Educational Trust. In 2021, she wrote, directed, and starred in Relationship Status, a short film examining modern relationships, social media, and communication.
In 2023, Shakira joined the Soho House Mentorship Programme with the Creative Mentorship Network, where, under the guidance of an industry professional, she began developing a pilot drama series centred on the untold stories of the Global Majority. She has since developed this project for both stage and screen, establishing herself as a bold, multi-platform storyteller committed to amplifying underrepresented voices.
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TESTIMONIALS
JONATHAN LUCHOW
Founder of Luchow Media
Freelance Photographer & Videographer
"Working with Shakira is refreshing, because she is well informed in everything she does. She is also punctual, and when she is in the room, she is ready to do the work. She knows her lines, intentions, and makes bold decisions."
LIAM MONK
Founder of Slywave Limited.
MultiMedia Content Producer.
"Shakira is a pleasure to work with. She is both a creative and business-minded person who takes her work seriously and ensures she gives 100% at every opportunity. When working in a team, she has great confidence and leadership skills to do the job effectively."
ACHIEVEMENTS
Relationship Status
written and directed in 2021
Shakira wrote, directed, and starred in Relationship Status. In preparing her actors, she drew on the Meisner Technique, devising, improvisation, and method acting. As a storyteller, Shakira is committed to creating meaningful work that challenges harmful stereotypes and amplifies the voices of marginalised communities.