Bronagh Waugh (/ˈbroʊnə ˈwɔː/ BROH-nə WAW; born 6 October 1982) is an actress from Northern Ireland. She played Cheryl Brady in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks from 2009 to 2013.[1] At the 2010 British Soap Awards, Waugh was nominated for awards for Best Newcomer, Best Actress and Best Comedy Performance for her portrayal of Cheryl.[2] She was also nominated for two National Television Awards.[3] Since leaving Hollyoaks, Waugh has appeared in dramas including The Fall, Unforgotten and the crime dramas Ridley and Strike.[4]
Bronagh Waugh | |
|---|---|
Waugh in 2011 | |
| Born | 6 October 1982 Coleraine, Northern Ireland |
| Citizenship |
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse |
Richard Peacock
(m. 2018) |
| Children | 1 |
Personal life
editWaugh's father is Canadian; she has Canadian citizenship.
On 5 May 2021, Waugh gave birth to a son, her first child.[5]
She has been an advocate for same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland.[6][7]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Miss Conception | Receptionist | Feature film |
| 2015 | A Christmas Star | Maria O'Hanlon | Feature film |
| 2017 | Axis | Siobhán | Feature film |
| 2018 | A Dark Place | Donna Reutzel | |
| Grace & Goliath | Mo | ||
| Social Influence | Sarah | Short | |
| 2023 | The Heist Before Christmas | Georgina |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Fiddler Walk | Bronagh | |
| 2007 | Doctor Who | Extra | |
| 2008, 2010, 2012 | Hollyoaks Later | Cheryl Brady | Main role |
| 2009–2013 | Hollyoaks | Cheryl Brady | Series regular |
| 2013–2016 | The Fall | Sally-Ann Spector | |
| 2014 | Holby City | Lauren Ginevar | Episode: "Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot" |
| 2016 | Channel Zero: Candle Cove | Young Marla | Episode: "Want to See Something Cool?" |
| Supernatural | Ms Watt | Episode: "Keep Calm and Carry On" | |
| 2018 | Unforgotten | Jessica Reid | Main role |
| 2019 | Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar | Lucy Bernard | Television film |
| Derry Girls | Cathy Maguire | Episode: "The President" | |
| 2020 | Strike | Dawn Clancy | Episode: "Lethal White: Part 2" |
| Des | Charlotte Proctor | Main role | |
| 2021 | Viewpoint | DC Stella Beckett | Main role |
| Midsomer Murders | Blaise McQuinn | Episode: "With Baited Breath" | |
| King Gary | Manageress | 2 episodes | |
| 2022 | Ridley | DI Carol Farman | Main role |
| Our House | Alison | Main role | |
| The Suspect | Cara | Mini-series | |
| 2023 | Death in Paradise | Debbie Clumson | Christmas Special 2023 |
| TBA | Playdate | TBA | 5 episodes |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15th National Television Awards | Newcomer | Nominated | [3] |
| The British Soap Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | [8] | |
| The British Soap Awards | Best Newcomer | Nominated | [8] | |
| The British Soap Awards | Best Comedy Performance | Nominated | [8] | |
| TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actress | Nominated | [9] | |
| TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Newcomer | Nominated | [9] | |
| Inside Soap Awards | Funniest Performance | Nominated | [10] | |
| 2011 | 16th National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | Nominated | [11] |
| Inside Soap Awards | Funniest Performance | Shortlisted | [12] | |
| 2012 | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actress | Nominated | [13] |
| 2013 | 18th National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | Nominated | [14] |
References
edit- ^ "Sheer cheek paid off for Bronagh Waugh on the Soap Awards red carpet". Liverpool Daily Post. Retrieved 13 July 2010.(subscription required)
- ^ "Bronagh Waugh wants your NTA vote!". Digital Spy. 14 January 2010. Retrieved 13 July 2010.
- ^ a b Nissim, Mayer (5 January 2010). "National Television Awards 2010: The Nominees". Digital Spy. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- ^ Shore, Martin. "'Ridley' starring Adrian Dunbar — cast, release date, plot, trailer and more". What to Watch. (Future plc). Retrieved 29 January 2022.
- ^ Cross, Gareth (26 May 2021). "Actress Bronagh Waugh announces birth of baby boy". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Bronagh Waugh on her mum coming out as gay and meeting dad for first time aged 23". Belfast Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- ^ "'I was 23 when I first met my Canadian dad ...it was very emotional but it was amazing and I try to see him now at least once a year'". Belfast Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- ^ a b c Green, Kris; Kilkelly, Daniel (9 May 2010). "British Soap Awards 2010: The Winners". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
- ^ a b "TV Quick & TV Choice awards 2010 - Voting open". digitalspy.co.uk. 18 May 2010.
- ^ Wightman, Catriona (13 July 2010). "In full: Inside Soap Awards 2010 nominees". Digital Spy.
- ^ Wightman, Catriona (21 September 2010). "National Television Awards 2011 - Nominees". Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 September 2010.
- ^ Millar, Paul (26 September 2011). "Inside Soap Awards 2011: The full winners list". Digital Spy.
- ^ "Vote Hollyoaks: TV Choice Awards". E4.com. 22 May 2012. Archived from the original on 6 June 2012. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
- ^ Fletcher, Alex (22 September 2012). "National Television Awards 2013: Longlist nominations in full - vote". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2 October 2012.