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Aruna is now performing her own stunts in South Africa for the new action movie Prince. She stars with Vivek Oberoi in this explosive flick due to be released 2009. She has also worked on numerous box office blockbusters such as ‘Ali Gi’. Recently been cast in lead roles for British films such as 'Private Moments' where she plays an innocent girl with an unexpected side. In the arthouse film 'Mr Singh and Mrs Mehta' Aruna is Nera, a wife destroyed by infidelity, forced on a painful journey of self discovery. Next year she will appear in a gritty BBC drama series as a Geordie social worker.

Biography

Aruna Shields, mixed race, was born in England and graduated in Journalism. But her passion lay in performance. Having worked in broadcast for the BBC, she subsequently qualified with distinction from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

She went on to be heralded as one of the UK’s foremost contemporary and award winning performers. Her original, enigmatic dance routines, such as belly dancing with snakes, dazzled star studded audiences at Tatler parties and many high profile events.

After appearing in film, stage and TV productions with the BBC, Channel 4, ITV among others, her versatility secured commercials/print campaigns and covers for various international brands... Vogue, Elle, Tia Maria, Lynx, Escada, Hot Diamonds etc.

"I love challenges, actors who master strange, unconventional, or complex characters, like Charlize Theron's portrayal of a serial killer in Monster. In doing so she skilfully shatters her beautiful, blond stereotype. And who knows what role I'll play next." says Aruna.

Comments

The Times News Network

"This is the bold age and Aruna Shields is the hippest girl on the block. This rocking actress has now landed a new lead role...her ability to mix vulnerability, innocence and a 'sexy look' won her the part."

BBC presenters Sonia Deol and Adil Ray [ Symphony Hall ]

"That's what we call talent."

Talk of the Town Media

"She’s always performing something unusual or new and the audience love her for it. Aruna's charismatic and mesmerising."

Queens Business Award winner and MD of Miss India, Vanita Panchal

"I love Aruna, she's unique. She's become a great friend and has a special place in my heart...after jaw-dropping celebrity guest performances I now ask her to Judge the show."

Crush Hotstuff

"Spare a thought for the men who try to come to grips with Aruna, accomplished actress, supermodel, dancer and lover of creepy crawlies. There's so much in her mental zoo to capture your imagination. Her leggy dance looks, scrappy nonchalance, and eccentric wildcat ways make her London 's sweetest 'success' story. Be it her rock star presence or delicious mystery she's eye candy alright..."

India Times

"Aruna's certainly original and versatile. The likes of Richard Branson, Royalty and the Minogues have been dazzled by her wild belly dancing and bollywood esque performances. If that's not catty enough, this bronzed bombshell who graces, glossy magazine covers has rescued a python and a leopard. It takes guts to be different."