Shanika wins The Mainstream UK Ones to Watch Best Actress Award
Shanika attended The Mainstream UK event in London where she was awarded The Ones to Watch Best Actress Award 2025.
Shanika stuns on the red carpet at the London premiere of The Critic
Shanika attends the London premiere of the highly anticipated British film The Critic, in which she portrays the role of Zanche. She stars alongside Sir Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, and Alfred Enoch. The Critic will be released in UK cinemas on September 13th 2024.
Shanika Ocean stars in a new comedy theatre production of “The Dating Diary”
Shanika stars in the comedy theatre production “The Dating Diary,” playing Laura, the confident and outgoing best friend of the main character Amelia (Melissa Jessica Amer). The play, set in North London, is all about Amelia’s struggle to find love, showcasing the best and worst parts of dating as a millennial. The production received rave reviews from notable publications for its relatable themes and engaging performances.
Netflix: You (Season 4)
The American psychological fan-favourite thriller is back for a new season with Joe Goldberg finding himself in Europe. Shanika can be seen in episode 4 “Hampsie” as one of Tilly’s weekend getaway guests.
The Witcher: Blood Origin
Shanika stars as “Younger Cethlenn” in episode 2 of the prequel to Netflix’s hit show The Witcher. Set in an elven world 1,200 years before the world of The Witcher, Blood Origin tells a story lost to time. All episodes are now available to stream on Netflix.
Litvinenko now showing on ITVX
Starring David Tennant, ITV’s 4-part true crime story of the determined Scotland Yard Officers who worked to prove who was responsible for the death of Alexander Litvinenko, in one of the most complex and dangerous investigations in the history of the Metropolitan Police. Shanika can be seen in episode 2. Link to the full series can be found here: https://www.itv.com/watch/litvinenko/2a7928/2a7928a0001
Smyths Toys Cluedo promo
Shanika plays Dr. Orchid in the new Smyths Toys promo for the launch of the newest edition of Cluedo. You can check it out here: https://youtu.be/N95C7pSZIFE
The Shift
Shanika stars as Imani Green in The Shift.
Holocaust Educational Trust – Fundraising Film
Shanika plays the role of “Mum” in this short film for the Holocaust Educational Trust which premiered at London’s Roundhouse on the 21st September for their annual fundraising event which has so far raised over £1,000,000. To find out more, please click the link below:
https://www.het.org.uk/news-and-events/1137-holocaust-educational-trust-appeal-dinner-2022
Shanika in series 2 of CBBC’s “Hey You What If”
Shanika can be seen in episodes 8 and 19 of CBBC’s hit show, Hey You, What If. It’s also available to stream on BBC iPlayer.