SHONA McGarty has shared a cryptic post on “new beginnings” and being “unapologetically me” after her shock split with her fiance.
The actress, who has bagged a spot on the , earlier this month, as exclusively revealed by The Sun.
Shona McGarty has shared a cryptic post about ‘no longer shrinking to make others comfortable’Credit: Instagram
It comes after her split with fiance David BrackenCredit: Instagram/@davidirishband
Shona, 34, posted her mystery message alongside a video showing her applying her make-upCredit: Instagram
Irish guitarist popped the question last year but sadly their relationship has faltered.
Actress and singer , 34 — who found fame at 16 playing in the soap — was said to be still on good terms with 36-year-old David.
Yet now she has posted a mystery message on her grid about embracing her new chapter with an “open heart.”
In a message accompanying a video showing her applying her make-up in the mirror, Shona wrote: “I’m finally learning to just be me, no filters, no apologies, no shrinking to make others comfortable.
“It’s a new beginning, and this time I’m stepping into life with open arms and an open heart.
“I’ve spent too long second-guessing, dimming my light, trying to fit into spaces that were never meant for me.
“But now, it’s about freedom, being comfortable in my own skin, owning my story, singing LOUD, with all my flaws, and my fire.
“This is the start of really living, fully and authentically. From here on out, …I’m … unapologetically me.”
Last week she released her debut single — Unapologetically Me — a song which highlights her powerhouse vocals.
SAD SPLIT
Shona was recently spotted without her wedding ring as she ran errands.
A source previously spoke of their relationship and said: “They are on amicable terms, but have ended their romantic relationship.
“There are no hard feelings, they realised they wanted different things and are better off as friends.
“Shona is now focusing on her music and career.”
, who lives in Ireland, met on two years ago and the former Blessed band member proposed during a picnic in Kensington, .
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Opening up about the proposal to OK magazine, Shona said at the time: “David took me to this beautiful Japanese garden because I love Japanese culture and the spirituality of it.
“He brought a picnic, which was really sweet. It was lovely, I was in my element but I didn’t think he was going to propose.”
Discussing plans for an Irish wedding, she said: “We want to get married in Ireland because I have so much family there, as does David.”
Shona previously dated co-stars who played Ben Mitchell, and , 36 — Anthony Moon in the soap.
Shone is set to star on ITV1’s jungle show later this month.
The actress talked of her ‘new beginning’ and embracing life with an ‘open heart’Credit: Alamy
The couple had previously opened up on their wedding plansCredit: Instagram
The screen star – who found fame in EastEnders – has bagged a role in the new I’m A Celeb line-upCredit: BBC 
