Dudley O'Shaughnessy facts for kids
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Dudley O'Shaughnessy
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O'Shaughnessy in 2016
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Dudley O'Shaughnessy (born 17 October 1989) is a talented British person. He is known for being a boxer, an actor, and a model. He grew up in London, England.
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Life as a Boxer
Dudley O'Shaughnessy, also known as Lil Saint, started boxing when he was just 9 years old. His father, who was also a boxer, introduced him to the sport. Dudley became a skilled amateur boxer.
In 2010, he won a big title. He became the British amateur welterweight champion. This was a great achievement for him. He had been the runner-up in 2009, so winning in 2010 showed his hard work.
Modelling Career
When Dudley was 19, someone noticed his looks. He was scouted by a local modelling agency. Soon after, he joined a bigger agency called NEXT Model Management. This is when he started to focus more on modelling.
In 2011, something really big happened. He was chosen to star in the music video for "We Found Love". This popular song was by the famous singer Rihanna. Appearing in this video made him much more well-known.
After the music video, Dudley worked with many famous fashion brands. These included Oswald Boateng, Fred Perry, and Stone Island. He also appeared on the covers of fashion magazines. He was even featured in Bullett Magazine and Vogue.
In 2012, Dudley walked on the runway for top designers. He showcased clothes for Jeremy Scott and Michael Michalsky. That same year, ARISE magazine named him the "Male Model of the Year".
Acting Roles
Dudley O'Shaughnessy also started acting. In 2013, he was part of an ad campaign for United Colors of Benetton.
In 2014, he appeared in a TV show. It was a detective drama called Suspects. He played a character named Wakim Ahmed.
His first main acting role in a movie came in 2016. He starred in the film White Colour Black. This movie was nominated for several awards. It even won "Best International Feature" at the Baltimore International Black Film Festival.
In 2019, Dudley was featured in the popular TV series Top Boy. More recently, in 2024, he played the character Gabriel in the Netflix film Mary.
Personal Life
Dudley O'Shaughnessy was born in East London. His father is from Saint Lucia and has both Afro-Caribbean and Irish heritage. His mother is English.
He went to school at Brampton Manor Academy in East Ham.
