Donisha Rita Claire Prendergast

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.