​Born in Panama, Shadia moved with her family to the states when she was seven years-old; becoming a first-generation American of Lebanese descent.

She first discovered her love for performing in her hometown of Seminole, Florida. From the high school stage, to the small corners of the local open mic nights, she began to find her voice.
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Upon graduating, she moved to New York City to study acting and film full-time - attending St. John's University and The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She developed her wide range and chameleon-like qualities performing as Juliet in "Romeo and Juliet" as well as playing SKINHEADboy in the contemporary play "Polaroid Stories."

She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Dramatic Arts, Film, and Television


Her most notable work includes playing Hamlet in "Hamlet 90": a 90 minute adaptation of the original play in a limited Off-Broadway run.


"Shadia Martin (Hamlet) is so in tune with her body, physicality and with language that her touching recitation of the “To Be or not to Be” speech felt as if I was hearing it for the very first time.  Each word and emotion was hit so specifically that it could only be accomplished by someone completely connected to their craft." - Niki Hatzidis / onstageblog



Shadia currently resides in Los Angeles, CA
Represented by Art/Work Entertainment


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Recent project(s): 

Lead in "Francis" directed by Kim Caicedo

Principal in global ad for Samsung 

Hamlet in "Hamlet 90" directed by Sheila Bandyopadhyay
@ The Brick Theatre - Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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