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Rachel Shenton is a British actress and screenwriter, notably recognized for her Academy Award-winning short film “The Silent Child,” which she also wrote.

In her acting career, Shenton has played several key roles in both television and film. She portrayed Mitzeee Minniver on the British television series “Hollyoaks” from 2010 to 2013. She also appeared as Lily Summers in the American television series “Switched at Birth,” participating in its final season. Her film work includes “The Silent Child,” which garnered her an Oscar and showcased her skills as a screenwriter.

Shenton’s collaborations have been crucial to her career. Her work on “The Silent Child” involved actress Maisie Sly, director Chris Overton, and producers Rebecca Harris and Terry Murphy. In television, she worked with Theo Stevenson in “Release the Hounds” and collaborated with Emma Rigby and Alice Barlow in “Hollyoaks.”