Shauna DeBono
| Shauna Rae Richardson | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
January 3, 1989 Mountain View, California, United States |
| Alma mater |
Branham High School West Valley College |
| Occupation | actress, model, writer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Shauna Rae Richardson (née DeBono; born January 3rd, 1989) is an American actress and model. She is known for her role as uptight, confrontational Tina in the hit web series The Uploaders that began in 2011.
Early years
Richardson was born in Mountain View, California. She was raised in San Jose, California where she attended Branham High School. She was heavily involved in acting in their drama department and received several awards. She went on to earn her Associate's degree in Liberal Arts with an Emphasis in Arts and Humanities at West Valley College.
Career
During this time Richardson was signed with an agency in San Francisco, where she was soon booked as a model for Levi Strauss & Co. where she represented the 'slight curve' when the company rolled out its Curve ID Campaign. Richardson represented the line both in New York and Los Angeles presenting for many important figures in the fashion industry including Amy Astley, editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue and Alexis Bryan Morgan, executive fashion director of Lucky. [1]
In 2011, Richardson was cast in the vulgar, original, hit web series 'The Uploaders', where she plays Tina, an uptight, and at often times, rude woman that is seeking fame.[2] She also appeared in the film "True Blue" that was directed by Peter Horton alongside Poppy Montgomery and Scott Foley. In 2012, she co-wrote and starred in another web series entitled "Ethereal", which was filmed in Modesto, California. Due to budget and other constraints, only the pilot was filmed which can still be seen on YouTube.[3] Richardson was cast as Donna Buchanan in the first episode of season 3 of the hit documentary television series Wives with Knives on Investigation Discovery. Richardson also worked on set of the upcoming film San Andreas directed by Brad Peyton opposite Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Carla Gugino, and Alexandra Daddario.
In September of 2014, Richardson filmed an episode for a new television show set to premiere on Investigation Discovery in February 2015.[2] Richardson also recently signed to two films "Devotion" and "Lost in Oxyland" that are set to film in 2015 and 2016. Richardson signed on to the film "Cross Cut" for the character of Lauren. It was also recently announced that Richardson is starring in a short film "Fragility" that she also wrote and is planning to direct. Richardson has also been featured in advertising and promotions for LG, Heirloom, and ParentPro. Richardson often updates her followers through her Instagram.[4]
Activism
Richardson frequently uses her Twitter, Instagram, and her official blog to help raise awareness for a variety of movements and campaigns. Richardson is an avid supporter of the True Beauty Campaign that is headed by spokesperson Shantel VanSanten, which raises awareness for eating disorders. Richardson shared her story with her long battle with anorexia through the campaign as a contributor. Her story can be found on their website and on her official Instagram. Richardson has also been an avid supporter of the #IAmBrave movement that is associated with the film Brave Miss World which is about raising awareness for sexual violence against women and chronicles the life and assault of former Miss World Linor Abargil. Richardson is also a huge fan of Smart Girls, which was created by Amy Poehler, whom she describes as one of her role models. She has also shown support for the Beagle Freedom Project. In addition, Richardson is an official monthly contributor to the I Am That Girl movement. [4]
Personal life
Richardson resides in California. She is an avid horseback rider and in her spare time loves writing, photography, and volunteering with animals. She has a cat named Cohen. Richardson also praises and is a huge supporter of Paula White and considers her to be her life coach and spiritual mentor.[4]