Sherando Ferril is an award-winning Jamaican actress with over 25 years of experience across film, television, stage, and voice, known for emotionally grounded performances that balance strength and vulnerability. Based in Jamaica and working internationally, she brings Caribbean authenticity to global stories.

Her screen work includes lead performances in Sweet Rind, Chokehold, The Separation, Invincible Boy, and Raw Materials—the first Jamaican film to be Oscar-qualified.

Chokehold screened at the Cannes Film Festival, making Sherando the first Jamaican living in Jamaica to star in a Cannes-featured film, a landmark moment for Caribbean cinema.

Her work in Sweet Rind earned her multiple international Best Actress awards across festivals in Brazil, Canada, the United States, and Europe.

Her performances are frequently praised for their emotional depth, restraint, and psychological realism.

Sherando’s television and commercial credits include starring roles in Bob Marley’s “No Woman, No Cry” music video (over 36 million views), Jamaica 50, and major international commercials, including a CarMax campaign alongside Usain Bolt.

On stage, she has delivered acclaimed lead performances in productions such as Stanley Fae, Dirty Diana, Whiplash, Higglers, and Deportee, earning Actor Boy Award nominations for Best Actress.

She holds a Master of Arts in Film & Media Production from the New York Film Academy and a Bachelor of Arts in Media & Communications from The University of the West Indies. Her formal training, combined with decades of professional experience, gives her a strong command of character psychology, voice, and performance craft. Whether portraying intimate dramatic roles or commanding the screen with quiet authority, Sherando Ferril brings precision, presence, and a distinctly Caribbean soul to every performance.

Sherando Ferril - Jamaica

Sherando Ferril - Jamaica