Susan Loughnane
| Susan Loughnane | |
|---|---|
| Born | Susan Patricia Loughnane 16 February 1987 Dublin, Ireland |
| Occupation | Actress/ Writer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Susan Patricia Loughnane is an award winning Irish actress,[1] author and columnist. She is best known for playing the lead role of Debbie in the hit RTÉ drama Love/Hate opposite Aidan Gillen, for which she won the 2013 Irish Film and Television Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her first fiction novel 'The Art of Scandal' is being published by Poolbeg Press in October 2014.
Loughnane's first role was on the Irish hidden-camera comedy TV series Anonymous[2] as the daughter of Pamela Flood's character Doreen. While training in New York City, Loughnane starred in the short film 50 Ways, which debuted at the Traverse City Film Festival in July 2010. She then appeared as Elaine in Single-handed for ITV and RTE. Prior to this Loughnane was also a contestant on Britain's Next Top Model. Susan has completed filming Love/Hate season 4 and Loving Miss Hatto for BBC and also feature film 'The Food Guide to Love'. She also played the guest role of Chloe in Hollyoaks in August 2013, and returned for a longer stint in November of that year.[3]
Education
Loughnane trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | A Dark Song | Victoria Howard | Film |
| 2015 | Hardy Bucks Ride Again (TV series) RTE | Patty | TV Series |
| 2014 | Poison Pen | Shona Beiderbeck | Film |
| 2013-14 | Hollyoaks Channel 4 | Chloe Chance | Soap Opera |
| 2013 | Love/Hate RTE | Debbie | TV Series |
| 2013 | The Food Guide to Love | Fiona | Film |
| 2012 | Loving Miss Hatto BBC | Poppy | TV Series |
| 2012 | Love/Hate RTE | Debbie | TV Series |
| 2011 | Love/Hate RTE | Debbie | TV Series |
| 2011 | Single-Handed 4 ITV & RTE | Elaine | TV Series |
| 2010 | Maru TG4 | Jane Reynolds | TV Series |
| 2010 | The Guards TV3 | Sarah | TV Series |
| 2007 | Anonymous | Susan Prendergast | TV Series |
