Bronagh Waugh

Bronagh Waugh ( ; 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. 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. She was also nominated for two National Television Awards. Since leaving Hollyoaks, Waugh has appeared in dramas including The Fall, Unforgotten and the crime dramas Ridley and Strike.

Personal life Waugh's father is Canadian; she has Canadian citizenship.

On 5 May 2021, Waugh gave birth to a son, her first child.

Politics She has been an advocate for same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland.

Filmography + Film 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

+Television 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 Art Detectives Charlotte Wallace Episode: "Ice Cold" In Flight Melanie Delaney 6 episodes Death by Lightning Myrna Mini-series; episode: "Party Faithful"

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Result 2010 National Television Awards Newcomer Best Newcomer Best Soap Newcomer 2011 National Television Awards Best Serial Drama Performance Inside Soap Awards Funniest Performance 2012 TV Choice Awards Best Soap Actress 2013 National Television Awards Serial Drama Performance