Shawna Welsh, a multifaceted individual, was born in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, to a father, John Welsh, who served as an RCMP officer, and a mother, Sherry, who held the esteemed position of Chief Investigator. Her maternal lineage is a rich tapestry of Irish, Scottish, Danish, Russian, and Welsh heritage. Shawna's family was marked by a nomadic lifestyle, with her father's occupation necessitating frequent relocations, ultimately resulting in the family settling in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The tumultuous landscape of her childhood was further complicated by her parents' divorce when Shawna was just 14 years old.
As a young individual, Shawna discovered her passion for acting, which would become a defining aspect of her life. She participated in numerous school plays and dinner theatre productions, laying the groundwork for a future in the performing arts. However, it wasn't until her adult years that Shawna began to actively pursue her aspirations of working in the film industry. Her breakthrough role came in 2011 when she was cast as a bubbly and naive actress in the web series "The Actress Diaries." Since then, she has appeared in numerous independent full-length features, short films, and web series, including producing her own series, "cLosers."
Shawna's dedication to her craft is a direct result of her rigorous training under the guidance of renowned acting coaches Matthew Harrison, Jeb Beach, and Neil Schell. Her unwavering ambition, focus, and drive can be attributed to her years of competitive gymnastics, an activity that instilled in her a strong sense of discipline and perseverance.
Shawna is deeply committed to the "Love146" charity, an organization that works tirelessly to combat child trafficking and exploitation through prevention and survivor care. Her ultimate goal is to use her platform to spread awareness and have a greater impact on this critical issue.
