Shanola Hampton is an American theater, film and television actress. She got her first roles in 2001 in television projects and in advertising. She gained wide popularity after the release of the TV series "Shameless", where she played Veronica Fisher.
In the creative biography of the actress, there are 30 roles in television and film projects. She also took part in popular American shows and documentaries: Hell's Kitchen, The Wendy Williams Show, The Monique Show, Ok! TV”,“Big morning drone live”.
In 2013, she won the Best Actress award at the American Black Film Festival for her leading role in the drama Things Never Said. The film was also presented at the black film festivals in North Carolina, Roxbury, Cleveland.
Biography facts
The future actress was born in the spring of 1977 in the United States in the family of a pastor and a tax agent. Shanola spent her childhood in Summerville, where she grew up with her three sisters.
When Chanola was 4 years old, she took part in a local talent show. The girl performed several compositions, imitating the famous singer Diana Ross.
Creativity has always interested and attracted the girl. At school, she took part in many festive events, performances and concerts, she dreamed of an acting career.
After completing her primary education at Summerville High School, Hampton continued her studies at Winthrop University in the theater department. After graduating from college with a bachelor's degree in theater, she continued her studies at the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Illinois and became a master's in acting.
During his student years, Hampton had to earn money to pay for his studies. She got a job at a beer company and worked for the Goose Island Beer Company brewery.
In 2000, the actress took part in a musical production at the Tiffany Theater in Hollywood.
A year later, Shanola moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
Film career
The young actress got her first roles in television projects. She appeared in such popular TV series as: "The Best", "Strong Medicine", "Clinic", "Criminal Minds", "Ethan Green's Personal Life", "Medical Miami", "You Again".
In 2009, Hampton's appearance became the prototype for the appearance of the main character in the popular computer game "Left 4 Dead 2", developed by Valve Corporation.
The actress gained wide popularity after playing the role of Veronica Fisher in the TV series Shameless, which was released in 2011.
Personal life
Hampton does not forget about his family and often comes to his hometown, where he spends time with his sisters and plays sports. The girl is fond of swimming and Pilates. She dreams of opening her own performing arts school in South Carolina.
In March 2000, the actress married actor and screenwriter Darren Ducks. In 2014, a daughter was born to the family, whom her parents named Kai Mai Anna Dukes. Chanola at this moment was 36 years old. After 2 years, the actress gave birth to her second child - the son of Daren O. S. Ducks.
The husband and wife currently live in Los Angeles.
