EastEnders star Shona McGarty looked almost unrecognisable as she partied with pals at Notting Hill Carnival.
The 30-year-old actress – who is best known for playing Whitney Dean on the BBC One soap – attended the celebrations in west London on Monday.
Shona was among thousands of revellers at the lively event following a two-year hiatus forced by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Documenting the occasion on Instagram, the soap star shared a series of snaps as she spent the day with her friends.
Attending day three of the annual event, she took to the streets in a colourful outfit consisting of a sequin bra and orange trousers.
Shona completed the look with heart-shaped sunglasses, a bum bag and pink hair scrunchies.
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At one point, the actress was seen energetically dancing as she overlooked crowds on a busy street.
She also posted a string of videos alongside her friends as they enjoyed the fun-filled outing.
The event follows shortly after Shona appeared to confirm her romance with co-star Max Bowden, following months of speculation.
Earlier this month, the Whitney Dean actress took to her official Instagram to share a series of snaps with the 27-year-old Ben Mitchell actor.
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It was the first time the pair had posed together in public since it was claimed they were a couple.
According to The Sun, the soap co-stars were “inseparable” following his split from pregnant ex Roisin Buckle.
A source told the publication: “Max and Shona are mad for each other. They have been spending quality time together for a while now.
“Max and Shona’s friendship is more enthralling than an EastEnders plotline. Who knows what could happen in the future but for now, they’re just good friends.”
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Max’s ex Roisin revealed last month that the pair were expecting a baby boy.
The soap star is said to have split from insurance executive Roisin earlier this year, but is reportedly “thrilled” to become a father.
Meanwhile, Shona was previously engaged to electrician Ryan Harris – their relationship ended in late 2019.
The actress revealed in 2021 that after spending over a year as a singleton, she planned on getting back into the dating game.
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She told Fabulous magazine: “It’s been quite hard to date this year and I’ve actually never been on a proper date because I find it awkward. I prefer it when things are natural.
“Tinder is just not for me. What would I put on the profile? ‘Likes eating Monster Munch in bed? Takes long baths?’ Forget swipe right, they’d delete the app. I have tried one dating app before, I can’t remember which one, but . . . no.”
Shona also had a sweet romance with EastEnders former co-star Matt Lapinskas, who played Anthony Moon in the BBC soap.
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