Bronagh Waugh

Bronagh Waugh (born 6 October 1982) is an actress from Northern Ireland. She played Cheryl Brady in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks from 2009 to 2013. At the 2010 British Soap Awards, Waugh was nominated for awards for Best Newcomer, Best Actress and Best Comedy Performance for her portrayal of Cheryl. She was also nominated for two National Television Awards. Since leaving Hollyoaks, Waugh has appeared in dramas including The Fall, Unforgotten and the crime dramas Ridley and Strike.

Early life
Waugh's father is Canadian; she has Canadian citizenship.

Personal life
On 5 May 2021, Waugh gave birth to a son, her first child.

She has been an advocate for same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland.