Dawn Donohue
What do you do in the Vertical Industry?
Actress
How did you come across Vertical Dramas?
I was contacted by Oliver Wong & Anthony Lien
What is your favourite project you have worked on so far?
Blood Ties- The Missing Daughter and Billionaire Daddy- The Hunt is On
What is the craziest thing you have found yourself doing while working on a vertical?
Stabbing my own sister then crashing my car with my daughter as a passenger
Any funny stories you can share with us?
Sometimes one of the crew has their baby on set. We love playing with her
Who is your unsung hero? Someone in the industry who should get more credit?
Oliver Wong- a very talented director who creates a great work environment!
What do you wish more people knew about verticals?
They require high levels of skill for all cast & crew. They are demanding but so rewarding to make!
What developments would you like to see in the industry in the year ahead?
Exactly what you are doing, Jen. I would like to see the industry take verticals more seriously. I would like to see the writing elevated.
What are you most proud of?
Pivoting from a long career as a nurse to becoming an actress and model later in life.
Which vertical actor would you like to play you in the biopic of your life?
Makenna Ginn
3 Random Facts:
⭐ Proud Cat Mom
⭐ Registered Nurse
⭐ Still like Heavy Metal
Favourite snack:
Popcorn- can also be dinner
Current earworm:
Abracadabra- Lady Gaga
Last play you saw on stage / movie you saw at the cinema:
Steel Magnolias
Currently reading:
Palm Springs Confidential
Thank you Dawn 🙏🏼
Please do check out:
🎞️ Blood Ties- The Missing Daughter
🎞️ Billionaire Daddy- The Hunt is On
🎞️ Dawn’s IMDB
📸 Dawn’s Instagram @dawndonohue_actress
