Shona McGarty strips off to tiny leopard print bikini and shows off rarely-seen panther tattoo as she sunbathes

EASTENDERS star Shona McGarty has stripped off to a tiny leopard print bikini as she soaked up the sun on her holiday. The actress, 34, struck a sexy pose as she sunbathed, showing off her rarely-seen panther tattoo. Shona McGarty has shown off her rarely-seen panther tattoo as she sunbathed poolside Credit: shonabmx/Instagram Actress Shona wowed in a tiny bikini on holiday in Malta Credit: Instagram The tattoo, on the side of her leg, spans from the top of her hip all the way to her mid thigh. Shona flaunted her beach bod as she laid a the side of the pool at her hotel in Malta. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! The soap star, who played Whitney Dean in EastEnders, had an “amazing” break away with pals, partying and seeing the sights. Shona has given fans a glimpse inside her trip over on Instagram as she shared a slew of summer snaps. Read more on Shona McGarty They included snippets of Maltese scenery, Shona posing in a phone box and with a parrot perched on her shoulder. She also posted pictures cuddling up to her pals on nights out and at beach clubs. Soap star Shona made friends with a parrot while strolling around the Maltese town Credit: Instagram Stunning Shona smiled for the camera as she posed for a selfie Credit: Instagram Shona told fans she had an ‘amazing time’ on holiday with her pals Credit: Instagram EastEnders stars Shona McGarty and Tony Discipline confirmed their romance back in July Credit: tonydiscipline/INSTAGRAM In one snap, Shona could be seen smiling for the camera as she posed holding the side of oversized blue sunglasses. The red-haired beauty told fans she was “living her best life” on holiday and thanked her pals for making the trip “so special.” Most read in TV Just days before jetting off abroad, Shona was seen snogging her EastEnders boyfriend Tony Discipline at a festival. Shona and Tony confirmed their romance at the end of July and she told Fabulous: “We are in love. He’s The One!” “Me and Tony are official and I am so happy. Oh my god, he’s amazing. He is a brave, hardworking fireman and I’m so proud of him. “And to be honest, I’ve had a soft spot for him for years. I always felt like he was The One.” Comment now