Donisha Rita Claire Prendergast
- Actress
- Producer
- Director
Donisha Rita-Claire Prendergast, actress, model, dancer and poet, was
born on the 29th day of December 1984. Through the years while in the
field, she increasingly developed a love for acting and the theatre.
Donisha landed several lead parts for "Jambiz" (Production Company in
Jamaica). Her first role came as Karen in "Puppy Love". Immediately she
followed up by playing Cindy Relisha in "Cindy Relisha and the DJ
Prince". This production had a record 300 performances on and off the
island. Her latest lead role is the psychotic Shamika, in another
"Jambiz" production "The Last Stand". All these plays were written by
Jamaica's ace Playwright, Patrick Brown, featuring other Jamaican
actors such as; Charles Hyatt, Christopher Daley, Dionne Silvera, Glen
"Titus" Campbell and Winston Bell ("Third World Cop"/ "Bello & Blacka).
She also has appeared in a number of major promotional ads including
the new Ammars spread which appears in newspapers and billboards
throughout the Caribbean and parts of the world including the U.S.A.
She has been in several videos including, Rita Marley's "Take me To the
West Indies", Rik Roc's "Your Eyes" and Morgan Heritage's "Senorita".
She has even been on stage performing with International artist like
"Shaggy". Most recently, she has hosted Jamaica's premier television
talent show "Star Search at Traxx", on CVM-TV, Jamaica's version of
"American Idol". She is the granddaughter of Rita Marley (I-Three) and
the late great Reggae superstar Bob Marley. Her mother is Sharon Marley
(Melody Maker/actress "Mighty Quinn"). Her aunts and uncles are Cedella
Marley ("Catch a Fire" clothing line), Steven Marley (Producer), and
Ziggy Marley who led the Melody Makers to three Grammies. There are
also Kymani Marley (singer/actor "Shottas"), Julian Marley, (singer)
and Damian Marley, 2003 Grammy winner. All are very strong and
independent in their own right.
She also has a famous bloodline on her father's side. Her father, Peter
Prendergast, Jamaica's best known and most highly respected soccer
(FIFA) referee. Other famous Prendergasts include, Lester Prendergast
(Puss Fella "Dr. No"), Tessa Prendergast, (Designer of that famous swim
suite worn by Ursula Andress in "Dr. No"). Noel Nethersole established
the PNP Party, with Norman Manley. Scotty Welborn,
(Cinematographer/Producer "Creature from the Black Lagoon"). In
addition, there is Bernard L. Prendergast, the first Jamaican to win an
Olympic medal. All have contributed to Jamaica's history and the world
with a legacy to remember for generations. With this strong family
genealogy, Donisha will be opening many doors.
Donisha's other aspirations is to become a Child Psychologist.
Presently she is working, promoting Jamaica's latest hot spot "Back
Yaad" in Kingston.
born on the 29th day of December 1984. Through the years while in the
field, she increasingly developed a love for acting and the theatre.
Donisha landed several lead parts for "Jambiz" (Production Company in
Jamaica). Her first role came as Karen in "Puppy Love". Immediately she
followed up by playing Cindy Relisha in "Cindy Relisha and the DJ
Prince". This production had a record 300 performances on and off the
island. Her latest lead role is the psychotic Shamika, in another
"Jambiz" production "The Last Stand". All these plays were written by
Jamaica's ace Playwright, Patrick Brown, featuring other Jamaican
actors such as; Charles Hyatt, Christopher Daley, Dionne Silvera, Glen
"Titus" Campbell and Winston Bell ("Third World Cop"/ "Bello & Blacka).
She also has appeared in a number of major promotional ads including
the new Ammars spread which appears in newspapers and billboards
throughout the Caribbean and parts of the world including the U.S.A.
She has been in several videos including, Rita Marley's "Take me To the
West Indies", Rik Roc's "Your Eyes" and Morgan Heritage's "Senorita".
She has even been on stage performing with International artist like
"Shaggy". Most recently, she has hosted Jamaica's premier television
talent show "Star Search at Traxx", on CVM-TV, Jamaica's version of
"American Idol". She is the granddaughter of Rita Marley (I-Three) and
the late great Reggae superstar Bob Marley. Her mother is Sharon Marley
(Melody Maker/actress "Mighty Quinn"). Her aunts and uncles are Cedella
Marley ("Catch a Fire" clothing line), Steven Marley (Producer), and
Ziggy Marley who led the Melody Makers to three Grammies. There are
also Kymani Marley (singer/actor "Shottas"), Julian Marley, (singer)
and Damian Marley, 2003 Grammy winner. All are very strong and
independent in their own right.
She also has a famous bloodline on her father's side. Her father, Peter
Prendergast, Jamaica's best known and most highly respected soccer
(FIFA) referee. Other famous Prendergasts include, Lester Prendergast
(Puss Fella "Dr. No"), Tessa Prendergast, (Designer of that famous swim
suite worn by Ursula Andress in "Dr. No"). Noel Nethersole established
the PNP Party, with Norman Manley. Scotty Welborn,
(Cinematographer/Producer "Creature from the Black Lagoon"). In
addition, there is Bernard L. Prendergast, the first Jamaican to win an
Olympic medal. All have contributed to Jamaica's history and the world
with a legacy to remember for generations. With this strong family
genealogy, Donisha will be opening many doors.
Donisha's other aspirations is to become a Child Psychologist.
Presently she is working, promoting Jamaica's latest hot spot "Back
Yaad" in Kingston.