Shantol Jackson most popularly known for her starring role in Dahlia Harris' "Thicker than Water" television series and her role in the popular teen drama "Real Friends," discovered her love for acting when she entered the drama club at the Ardenne High school. Under the guidance and tutelage of Suzanne Beadle, she managed to cup several Jamaica Culture Development Commission gold medals and National Awards during her time in high school. She later went on to entering the University of the West Indies' Tallawah competition, there receiving multiple awards. Shantol has worked not only as an actress but she has done Stage Management and was Costume Mistress.With just 5 years in the business Shantol has done many staged plays to include Hurricane Honeymoon and The Mountaintop. In 2016 Shantol starred in her first feature film "Sprinter" written and directed by Storm Saulter. She later starred in the short film "Sugar" which was a part of the Jampro Propella project written by Sharon Leach and directed by Michelle Serieux.