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Lioness star Shannon Esra on the roles that have helped make her a star

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Gracing six different shows in one year, it's safe to say that actress Shannon Esra is on a roll (Photo: INSTAGRAM)
Gracing six different shows in one year, it's safe to say that actress Shannon Esra is on a roll (Photo: INSTAGRAM)

When it comes to preparing for a role, Shannon Esra has loads of experience. In the past year alone, the actress has starred in six different shows on the small screen and has had viewers hooked with her convincing portrayal of each role.

Question is, how does she manage to ace each role?

“I read the scripts once all the way through and then I read the scripts two more times after that. The first time I'm reading it as the viewer, the second time I read it as the character, and the third time I combine thoughts and ideas on the character – familiarity is key,” she tells YOU.

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