BIO
Shakira is a London-based actor and writer. British Vincentian and grew up in Surrey. Shakira has a Bachelors degree in Drama from Manchester Metropolitan University, as well as training in accredited part-time drama schools in London, such as Identity School of Acting, Actors Door Studios and The London Meisner Company. In her career, Shakira has performed in a short film, a play, and two times as a solo performer on stage. At the beginning of 2022, she wrapped on short Relationship Status. Her theatre credits include Maktub Theatre Companies UBUNTU, and her other stage credits include the Shareef Energy Convention at the Tate Modern Museum - Natalie Bell Building, Blankspace Tooting. Her writing credits include I know, I wish, I will were her work was published in an anthology by Eastside Educational Trust, Relationship Status R.O.L.A Productions.
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In 2021, Shakira wrote, directed and starred in Relationship Status, a short film that focuses on relationships in modern day society, social media and lack of communication.
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Shakira is currently part of the Soho House mentorship by the Creative Mentorship Network, where under the guidance of an industry professional is in the first stages of writing a pilot for a drama series. This will focus on the untold stories of the Global Majority.
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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. The skills she used to prepare the actors were the Meisner Technique, Devising, Improvisation and Method Acting. Shakira aims to write meaningful stories and combat the stereotypes that harm marginalised groups of society.