Shawana Carter
- Actress
- Director
- Additional Crew
Shawana Carter is a SAG-AFTRA actress known for her compelling work across television, film, and digital media. She has delivered standout performances in major network and streaming projects, including Law & Order: SVU, This Is Us, Insecure, and AJ and the Queen. Most recently, she recurred in Season 6 of All American (The CW) and appeared in HBO's Issa Rae's Rap Sh!t Season 2. She also stars opposite Kyla Pratt in The Memo, a short film currently making its festival run.
Carter's on-screen presence is grounded in versatility, effortlessly moving between comedic, dramatic, and emotionally layered roles. Her work is supported by years of professional training under respected coaches such as Robert D'Avanzo, Killian McHugh, and Stephen Book.
In addition to acting, she is a skilled voice actor and audio book narrator with strengths in accents, hosting, and character voice development. Originally from Florida and proudly rooted in her Caribbean heritage, Shawana brings warmth, resilience, and professionalism to every set.
Carter's on-screen presence is grounded in versatility, effortlessly moving between comedic, dramatic, and emotionally layered roles. Her work is supported by years of professional training under respected coaches such as Robert D'Avanzo, Killian McHugh, and Stephen Book.
In addition to acting, she is a skilled voice actor and audio book narrator with strengths in accents, hosting, and character voice development. Originally from Florida and proudly rooted in her Caribbean heritage, Shawana brings warmth, resilience, and professionalism to every set.
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