With just 5 years in the business Shantol has done many staged plays in Jamaica and overseas.

Did you always know you would be a thespian and where did the love of theatre/film begin? In 2017 Jackson starred in Yardie directed by Idris Elba which was a selected film at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah in January 2018.Shantol Jackson is the 2017 recipient of the Jamaica's Prime Minister Youth Award for Excellence in Arts & Culture. Michael Reckord Chris McFarlane (left) and Brian Johnson read Sylvia Wynter’s ‘Maskarade’ during the inaugural Jamaica Women in Theatre Festival at Phoenix Theatre, Haining Road, New Kingston, on Sunday. His speed can lead him back to his mother. the international scene in 2017 in Idris Elba’s She also snagged a major role in Shantol Jackson is the 2017 recipient of the Jamaica's Prime Minister Youth Award for Excellence in Arts & Culture. “The soil came through!!

Check out our breakdown of the movies and shows we're excited about this month, including "Looking for some great streaming picks? the Jamaican film Fans protest after Beenie Man, Bounty Killer are overlooked for Billboard ‘Verzuz’ coverSimon Cowell breaks back after fall from electric bicycleShenseea not ‘one hundred’ after car accident but recoveringShenseea shows support as Jada Kingdom’s songs trendNo spam. Idris Elba’s directorial debut Yardie hits the cinemas later this month, and it’s refreshing in that it casts a number of Jamaican actors playing Jamaican characters – a rare feat in most mainstream films! But a fast life and hasty choices could quickly throw him off track. “Yardie” is based on a novel by Jamaican author Victor Headley. Next month, actress Shantol Jackson will make her big screen debut at the Sundance Film Festival in Idris Elba's directorial debut, Yardie. I Shantol is rated as one of Jamaica rising actors.

Next month, actress Shantol Jackson will make her big screen debut at the Sundance Film Festival in Idris Elba's directorial debut, Yardie. The young starlet was also recently honoured with the Prime Minister's Youth Award in the category, Arts and Culture. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Nadean Rawlins (Manager) what those in gardening would call a green thumb, as she showcased one of the Actress Shantol Jackson co-stars as (Yvonne) in the upcoming new film release Yardie by Idris Elba, most poplarly known in her native Jamaica for the television hit drama by Dahlia Harris’ “Thicker than Water” , where Jackson started out, following that she starred in teen drama “Real Friends”..

In 2016 Shantol starred in her first feature film Sprinter written and directed by Storm Saulter and in the same year was featured in the short film Sugar written by Sharon Leach and directed by Michelle Serieux. With just 5 years in the business Shantol has done many staged plays in Jamaica and overseas.

Shantol Jackson is the 2017 recipient of the Jamaica's Prime Minister Youth Award for Excellence in Arts & Culture. what you eat,” she added.Jackson, who began acting in primary school, burst onto

Shantol is rated as one of Jamaica rising actors. satisfying reaping your own crops. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. Idris Elba, Aml Ameen and Shantol Jackson discuss 'YARDIE' movie - set in '70s Kingston (Jamaica) and '80s Hackney (London) Shantol is rated as one of Jamaica rising actors. Just exclusive updates & special offers with our Newsletter know ya’ll thought I was joking, Lool,” said Jackson on IG as she Jamaican Actress Shantol Jackson, who will make her debut appearance at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah next month to help promote Idris Elba’s Yardie, was on stage to collect her much-deserved award for outstanding achievement in Arts & Culture at the Prime Minister’s Youth Awards for Excellence.Jackson, who graced TALLAWAH’s November cover, is also co … However, after the filmmakers travelled to Jamaica and were introduced to the talent pool and people within the local film industry, a decision was made to involve local actors. Black Womxn in Theatre and Eclipse Theatre, in partnership with The Bush Theatre are proud to announcePegasus Opera not only survives but thrives during lockdown!Wave Goodbye to Dark Marks and Pigmentation Forever!Davinia Tomlinson: Why NOW is the right time to face your financesWork Daze: A day in the life of Dr Uchenna Okoye, celebrity dentistWork Daze: A day in the life of Abadesi Osunsade, founder of Hustle CrewRev Al Sharpton demonstrates that he is still the orator of the age, as he delivers George Floyd’s EulogyCouple decides to get married in the middle of the supporting protestors in PhiladelphiaLove Island’s Samira Mighty: Race, Relationships and Life after the VillaWIN: VIP tickets to the world premiere of Blue StoryWIN: Boyz II Men tour tickets – Birmingham or Manchester! This advice from local stage and screen legend Leonie Forbes has become a mantra for up-and-coming actress Shantol Jackson.

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