Who is Saoirse-Monica Jackson?
Saoirse-Monica Jackson is a Northern Irish actress who has actively worked in the entertainment industry since 2016. She began her acting career at the age of 23 and debuted in the mystery thriller miniseries, ‘The Five’ where she played Sasha. Likewise, Saoirse received her breakthrough role in the sitcom, ‘Derry Girls’ where she played the role of Erin Quinn. This role earned her recognization and is now one of the celebrated actresses in the industry. Initially, before entering the acting field, she worked as a door-to-door salesgirl selling HelloFresh meal kits.
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| Full Name | Saoirse-Monica Jackson |
| Profession | Actress |
| Birth Date | 24 November 1993 |
| Birth Place | Derry, Northern Ireland |
| Mother's Name | Ruth Jackson |
| Star Sign | Sagittarius |
| Net Worth 2021 | $100 thousand |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Height | 5 feet and 2 inches (1.57m/157cm) |
| Weight | 56kg (123lbs) |
Bio
Saoirse-Monica Jackson was born on 24 November 1993 in Derry, Northern Ireland. The name of her father is not available but we know that he is an engineer by his profession. Likewise, her mother is Ruth Jackson who is a counselor. Her parents also ran a village pub. She was raised by her parents in Derry and Greencastle and now she is living in London, England, United Kingdom. Additionally, Saoirse is currently 27 years old with a Sagittarius star sign.
Early Life/Education
Saoirse-Monica Jackson attended St Cecilia’s College in Derry where she received her GCSEs and A-Levels degree. Moreover, she was also interested in acting so she studied acting at the Arden School of Theatre in Manchester.
Nationality, Height, Weight
Saoirse-Monica Jackson holds an Irish nationality. As per her ethnicity, she is White and is of Irish descent. Sadly, there is no information about this actress’s religion. Besides this, she stands 5 feet and 2 inches (1.57m/157cm) tall and weighs around 56kg (123lbs). Moreover, she has a slim body type with a pair of green eyes color with light blonde hair color. In addition to this, she an expressive face and thick accent of her hometown, Derry.
Social (Instagram, Twitter)
Saoirse-Monica Jackson is active in her social media accounts. Her Instagram account (@saoirsemonicajackson) has 238 thousand followers. She also has Twitter handle (@SaoirseJackson) that has 92.4 thousand followers. However, it is not verified yet.
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Personal Life
Saoirse-Monica Jackson previously dated a guy whose information is not revealed on the Internet. It is also rumored that she didn’t tell him about her profession which is why they broke up. Currently, she is living a single life and is focusing on her acting career. Talking more, her celebrity crush is Mark Ruffalo and her favorite actress is Julie Walters.
Career
Movies and TV Shows of Saoirse-Monica Jackson
Saoirse-Monica Jackson landed her debut acting role in television. Her first role came in the 2016 mystery-thriller miniseries, ‘The Five’ where she played the role of Sasha in four episodes. The same year, she also appeared in the play ‘ Of Mice and Men’ in the small role. Likewise, she also appeared in an episode of ‘Broken’ in 2017. She also appeared in the theatre play, ‘The Ferryman’ where she played the role of Shena Carney. This happened at the Gielgud Theatre under the West End production.
Furthermore, Saorisa received fame and came into the limelight through her acting role in the sitcom, ‘Derry Girls’ in 2018. She played the lead role of Erin Quinn in the series. Likewise, it aired on Channel 4 that has a total of 12 episodes in 2 seasons. The third season became postpone due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It starred Louisa Harland, Nicola Coughlan, Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, Claire Rafferty, and many other actors. Moreover, she has also appeared in an episode of the baking competition ‘The Great British Bake Off: Festive Specials’ as a guest.
More
Apart from acting, her hands are also in charity. Saoirse and her Derry Girls co-stars along with Saoirse Ronan, also an actress had helped in RTÉ fundraising programs. Sadly, it dismissed due to the pandemic of COVID-19. Similarly, she has also endorsed different brands appearing in different commercials. They are By Rotation, Needle & Thread, House of Sunny, Jimmy Choo, etc.
Awards
Saoirse-Monica Jackson has received a nomination from the IFTA Gala Television Award for Best Female Performance for her role in the sitcom ‘Derry Girls’ in 2018.
Net Worth of Saoirse-Monica Jackson
Saoirse-Monica Jackson earns from her acting career. She has an estimated net worth of around $100 thousand as of 2021.
