18/07/2025
Actors in Focus / Celebrating Your Success
Actors on Fishpond continue to make strong impressions across film, television, theatre, and commercial work. From international releases and festival premieres to major broadcast opportunities, here’s a snapshot of recent achievements, some with with the help of Fishpond and others independently.
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Amanda Stuart
Huge congratulations to Amanda, who has just been cast in a high-profile television series, currently in production. Details remain hush-hush for now so we can’t say too much, but keep an eye out for more news coming soon. Break a leg, Amanda!
Brian Matthews-Murphy
Best of luck to Brian, who is producing and starring in the upcoming feature Perdu, based on the short film of the same name. The short is available to view here, so take a look.
“A body is found in an abandoned house. Reilly is the detective on the scene. Alongside the body, a notebook is found with information relating to Reilly’s personal life. He must solve the puzzle before disaster strikes him and his family.”
David Masterson
David continues to build international momentum with two fabulous projects. The television series Other People’s Money is currently airing across mainland Europe, and he also appears as Superintendent Martin Collins in the action sequel Furioza 2, coming to Netflix very soon. Keep up the great work, David.
Deirdre Gaule
Deirdre appears in the feature film Sunphlowers, which recently screened at the Galway Film Fleadh this July to great acclaim. She plays the role of Rose opposite Patrick Bergin in this beautiful film, written and directed by Dave Byrne. Congratulations Deirdre!
“In the days that follow her husband’s death, Catherine confronts some daunting challenges, including the realities of rural isolation, the threat of organized crime targeting her home, and the looming prospect of financial ruin.”
Franco Sambucci
Franco has worked on a range of projects recently, including a Tesco commercial, Sherlock & Daughter, Harry Wild, and an upcoming action-thriller directed by Ric Roman Waugh, starring Jason Statham. A busy man! Take a look at the Tesco commercial here.
Gerry Herbert
Gerry stars in Solitary, which premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh this July at the Pálás Cinema. It was also awarded joint Best Independent Irish Film. Congratulations to Gerry and all the cast and crew - keep an eye out for Solitary on other screens very soon.
“In rural Ireland, Brendan, a widowed farmer, lives a quiet life on the edge of a village. As violence touches the community, and trust in the system fades, Brendan must confront what it means to feel safe, to grow old, and to be truly alone.”
Sean Hanratty
Sean is busy preparing for Lost the Plot, an improvised musical heading to the Edinburgh Fringe this August. A blend of live music, comedy, and narrative spontaneity, performed entirely without a script. Follow @lostimprov for all the info and if you’re in town for the Fringe, don’t miss this one.
“Featuring a cast of seasoned improvisers and West End performers. Will our hero save the day? Find true love? Face their fears? Run away to join the circus? We don’t know either!”
Stevie
Stevie recently sang at two major national events by invitation of Phil Coulter: the National Concert Hall and the IRFU Charitable Trust’s 150th Anniversary Gala Dinner at the RDS. Visit Stevie’s FP profile through the link above to watch some of his work and listen to his stunning voice - bravo! Definitely one to watch for the future.
Tara Breathnach
Up next for Tara is a new feature film, shooting in Switzerland. Tara also appears in Báite, which screened at the Galway Fleadh this July and was awarded Best Irish Language Feature Film - congrats!
“September, 1975. When a body is found in the receding waters of a lake, the discovery is big news in the locale. Detective Sergeant Frank Ryan is sent from Dublin, and what he discovers sheds a disturbing insight into the history of the valley, and the difficult relationships that bind Peggy and the three older members of her family.”
Tara McCarthy
Tara has added a fabulous new showreel to her profile, featuring performances from recent short films It’s All in the Little Things directed by Giorgia Cadell and God Save Us All directed by Regina De Faoite. Edited by Conor Sweeney, Tara’s new showreel showcases her range in both contemporary and alternate-historical settings, so be sure to take a look by clicking the link to her profile above.
Tessia Watson
Congratulations to Tessia, who recently completed a commercial shoot at the Castleknock Hotel in Dublin. The project marked Tessia’s first time filming in Ireland, so what a lovely beginning. Watch the ad here and keep an eye out for Tessia - we’re sure you’ll be seeing lots more of her on your screens!
