Bronagh Waugh
Actress from Northern Ireland (born 1982)
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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]
- British
- Irish
- Canadian
Bronagh Waugh | |
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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
Waugh's father is Canadian; she has Canadian citizenship.
On 5 May 2021, Waugh gave birth to a son, her first child.[5]
Politics
She has been an advocate for same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland.[6][7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Fiddlers Walk | Bronagh | |
| 2008 | Miss Conception | Receptionist | |
| Chains | (unknown) | Short film | |
| 2015 | A Christmas Star | Maria O'Hanlon | |
| 2017 | Axis | Siobhán (voice) | |
| Heart Overheard | Adel | Short film | |
| 2018 | A Dark Place | Donna Reutzel | aka: Steel Country |
| Grace & Goliath | Mo | ||
| Social Influence | Sarah | Short films | |
| 2022 | Murmur | Hannah | |
| 2023 | The Heist Before Christmas | Georgina |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Doctor Who | Extra | Uncredited role |
| 2008, 2010, 2012 | Hollyoaks Later | Cheryl Brady | Main role; 11 episodes |
| 2009–2013 | Hollyoaks | Series regular; 361 episodes | |
| 2013–2016 | The Fall | Sally-Ann Spector | Series 1–3; 15 episodes |
| 2014 | Holby City | Lauren Ginevar | Episode: "Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot" |
| 2016 | Supernatural | Ms. Watt | Episodes: "Keep Calm and Carry On" and "Mamma Mia" |
| Channel Zero: Candle Cove | Young Marla | 3 episodes | |
| 2018 | Unforgotten | Jessica Reid | Main role. Series 3; 6 episodes |
| Storyland | Sarah | Episode: "Social Influence" | |
| 2019 | Derry Girls | Kathy Maguire | Episode: "The President" |
| Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar | Lucy Bernard | Television film | |
| Midsomer Murders | Blaise McQuinn | Episode: "With Baited Breath" | |
| 2020 | Strike | Dawn Clancy | Episode: "Lethal White: Part 2" |
| Des | Charlotte Proctor | Main role. Mini-series; 3 episodes | |
| 2021 | Viewpoint | DC Stella Beckett | Main role. Mini-series; 5 episodes |
| King Gary | Manageress | Episodes: "The Wedding: Parts 1 & 2" | |
| 2022 | Our House | Alison | Main role. 3 episodes |
| The Suspect | Cara | Mini-series; 3 episodes | |
| 2022, 2024 | Ridley | DI Carol Farman | Main role. Series 1 & 2; 12 episodes |
| 2023 | Death in Paradise | Debbie Clumson | Christmas Special 2023 |
| 2025 | The Stolen Girl | DI Shona Sinclair | Mini-series; 5 episodes[8] |
| Art Detectives | Charlotte Wallace | Episode: "Ice Cold" | |
| In Flight | Melanie Delaney | 6 episodes[9] | |
| Death by Lightning | Myrna | Mini-series; episode: "Party Faithful" |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | National Television Awards | Newcomer | Nominated | [3] |
| British Soap Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | [10] | |
| Best Newcomer | Nominated | [10] | ||
| Best Comedy Performance | Nominated | [10] | ||
| TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actress | Nominated | [11] | |
| Best Soap Newcomer | Nominated | [11] | ||
| Inside Soap Awards | Funniest Performance | Nominated | [12] | |
| 2011 | National Television Awards | Best Serial Drama Performance | Longlisted | [13] |
| Inside Soap Awards | Funniest Performance | Shortlisted | [14] | |
| 2012 | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actress | Nominated | [15] |
| 2013 | National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | Longlisted | [16] |