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Shannon Esra

Biography

Growing up in Johannesburg, Shannon Esra was cast in her first professional acting role at 16, playing Siri in the feature film I Dreamed of Africa, alongside Kim Basinger and Daniel Craig. In 2003, Shannon graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dramatic Arts from the University of the Witwatersrand. In 2021, Shannon made unprecedented South African television history with her character Sandra Stein, the ruthless and most sought-after criminal attorney, who represents various characters across the Mzansi Magic platform. Sandra Stein has crossed over between The Queen, The River, The Throne, Gomora, as well as MNET’s Legacy.

Details

Occupation

Actor

Date of Birth

1984/02/01

Birth Place

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Nationality

South Africa

Gender

Female

Pronouns

She/Her

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