Shantol Jackson, a rising star in the Jamaican acting scene, has made a significant impact in the industry within a relatively short period of five years. During this time, she has had the opportunity to perform in numerous staged plays both locally and internationally.
In 2016, Jackson took on her first feature film role in the critically acclaimed movie "Sprinter", which was written and directed by Storm Saulter. The same year, she also appeared in the short film "Sugar", penned by Sharon Leach and directed by Michelle Serieux.
In 2017, Jackson landed a significant role in the film "Yardie", directed by the renowned Idris Elba. This film was selected to screen at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival in Utah in January 2018.
Notably, Shantol Jackson was recognized as the 2017 recipient of the Jamaica's Prime Minister Youth Award for Excellence in Arts & Culture, a testament to her outstanding contributions to the field of arts and culture.
