Shannon Flynn (born 22 August 1996) is an English actress from Rochdale, Greater Manchester, who is best known for playing Emily James in Waterloo Road. She has also had a presenting role on the CBBC show Friday Download. Since 2013 she has starred in the CBBC children's show Dani's Castle. She has a starring role in the 2015 film Up All Night based on the CBBC show Friday Download.