Former EastEnders star Shona McGarty has launched her new singing career with her debut single ‘Unapologetically Me’, which was released yesterday. The song was co-written by the actor and produced by legendary music producer Steve Anderson, who is known for his work with pop icons Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears.

“I wrote ‘Unapologetically Me’ as a reminder to myself, and to anyone who has ever felt pressure to be someone they are not, that it is okay to simply be who you are,” McGarty told Music Talkers.

“Having spent years in the public eye, surrounded by glitz, glam, and expectation, I often felt the need to play a character. But beneath all that, I am just human, silly, sensitive, strong, imperfect, and that is okay.”

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She added: “This song is about stripping away those layers and celebrating authenticity. It is a declaration of freedom, of learning to love every part of myself, and of standing proud in my truth. Unapologetically.”

Ahead of the single’s release, the Whitney Dean actor shared a heartwarming Instagram post encouraging others to enjoy life on their own terms. The video montage featured clips of the star dancing, singing and having fun with her loved ones.

“It’s taken me a long time to stop apologising, for my voice, my feelings, my choices, my laugh, my dreams, my boundaries… all of it,” she explained in the caption.

“For so long, I thought being accepted meant shrinking myself to fit what others were comfortable with. But somewhere along the way, I realised the only person I was really hurting was me. “

She concluded: “So here’s to no longer saying ‘sorry’ for simply being. Here’s to showing up as we are, imperfect, evolving, and utterly real.”

The comment section was filled with supportive messages from excited fans who praised McGarty for her inspiring outlook on life.

“I love this! People being themselves and realising life is for living to your best ability free minded happy and loved for being YOU,” wrote one, while another echoed: “Just keep being yourself and enjoy life.”

A third added: “Love this love the music love the carefree way you are being you absolutely amazing so up lifting. Just woke up and this is the first thing I saw and I just know its going to uplift my whole day