Nika McGuigan
Nika McGuigan | |
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 McGuigan at the 2016 Dublin International Film Festival | |
| Born | 4 January 1986 |
| Died | (aged 33) Dublin, Ireland |
| Citizenship | Republic of Ireland |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Parents |
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Danika 'Nika' McGuigan (4 January 1986 – 23 July 2019) was an Irish actress.[1] She was known for her starring role as art student Danielle Mullane in Can't Cope, Won't Cope (2016–2018).[2]
Biography
McGuigan was born in 1986[3] to Barry McGuigan, a former world champion boxer and his wife Sandra McGuigan.[2]
She appeared in several films and TV shows, including The Secret Scripture (2016) alongside Rooney Mara and Jack Reynor.[4] Her last film was Cathy Brady's Wildfire.[2]
McGuigan was first diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at age 11 in 1997, but recovered from the illness after two years of treatment.[5] However, she died on 23 July 2019, from a cancer-related illness.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Malicious Intent | Barmaid | Debut |
| 2010 | Glory | Laura | Short film |
| 2012 | Remains | Eva | Short film |
| 2013 | Stay | Deirdre | |
| 2013 | The Food Guide to Love | Maureen | |
| 2013 | Philomena | Bridie | |
| 2015 | Traders | Orla | |
| 2016 | Mammal | Ann Marie | |
| 2016 | The Secret Scripture | Chrissie | |
| TBA | Wildfire | Kelly | Post-production Posthumous release Final role |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Tudors | Chambermaid | Episode: 'Wolsey, Wolsey, Wolsey!' |
| 2009 | Hollyoaks: The Morning After the Night Before | Ruby | |
| 2009 | Mid Life Christmas | Cranchesterford teenager | Television film |
| 2010 | Dani's House | Belle Charlotte | Episode: 'Buddy Movie' |
| 2014 | Undeniable | Miss Maclean | Miniseries |
| 2014 | Play Next Door | Dyla | Episode: 'If Those Lips' |
| 2016–2018 | Can't Cope, Won't Cope | Danielle Mullane | Main cast 12 episodes[2] |
References
- ^ "Actress Danika McGuigan dies aged 33". 24 July 2019 – via www.bbc.com.
- ^ a b c d "Can't Cope, Won't Cope actor Danika McGuigan dies aged 33". The Irish Times.
- ^ "How old was Danika McGuigan, what was her cause of death and what was she in?". 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Actress Nika McGuigan dies aged 33". 24 July 2019 – via rte.ie.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Needham, Lucy (24 July 2019). "Barry McGuigan's daughter Danika's cause of death confirmed by her family". mirror.co.uk.
- ^ "Barry McGuigan's daughter Danika dies at 33 after battle with cancer". Evening Standard. 24 July 2019.
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