Bronagh Waugh | |
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Born | Coleraine, Northern Ireland | 6 October 1982
Citizenship |
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Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2006–present |
Spouse |
Richard Peacock
(m. 2018) |
Children | 1 |
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]
Waugh'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]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 |
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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 | The Stolen Girl | TBA | 5 episodes[8] |
Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2010 | 15th National Television Awards | Newcomer | Nominated | [3] |
The British Soap Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | [9] | |
The British Soap Awards | Best Newcomer | Nominated | [9] | |
The British Soap Awards | Best Comedy Performance | Nominated | [9] | |
TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actress | Nominated | [10] | |
TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Newcomer | Nominated | [10] | |
Inside Soap Awards | Funniest Performance | Nominated | [11] | |
2011 | 16th National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | Nominated | [12] |
Inside Soap Awards | Funniest Performance | Shortlisted | [13] | |
2012 | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actress | Nominated | [14] |
2013 | 18th National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | Nominated | [15] |