Draft:RaVal Davis

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1. 1. RaVal Davis

• • RaVal Davis** (sometimes styled RaVal “V” Davis) is an American actress, television host, writer, voice‑over artist, and body‑positivity advocate. Known for her work in acting, hosting, digital media, and commentary on race, gender, and beauty standards, she has appeared in commercials, scripted television, podcasts, and written for major publications.

1. 1. 1. Early life and education

• Davis grew up in Washington, D.C., and trained in acting at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts during high school (LA[1]).
• She earned a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Fine Arts in English and Acting from Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts (ORG[2]).

1. 1. 1. Career

1. 1. 1. 1. Early career & digital marketing

• Before returning to acting, Davis had a successful career in digital media. She held roles such as Senior Director of Digital Content & Marketing at the U.S. Small Business Administration (My Brother’s Keeper Initiative), Director of Digital Marketing at Sony Music Entertainment, and content roles at Primary Wave Music, The Home Depot, Condé Nast, Ebony.com, Vibe.com, Hype Hair, and Honey Magazine (THE ORG[2]).
• Since January 2016, she has served as On-Camera Talent & Host at Grammarly while continuing voice-over and acting work ([THE ORG][2]).

1. 1. 1. 1. Acting, hosting, and voice-over

• Davis began acting professionally around 2018. She has starred in more than 20 national commercials; done print modeling; hosted Samsung’s official 2018 Oscars viewing event; and had her own BET series *Don’t Touch My Hair*, which focused on topics relevant to Black women ([Voyage LA][1]).
• She has appeared on television shows including *CBS’s FBI Most Wanted*, *Starz’s Power Book II: Ghost*, *CBS’s East New York*, and other BET programs ([Voyage LA][1]).

1. 1. 1. 1. Podcasting & writing

• Davis launched *The God Is My Agent* podcast, where she interviews television and film professionals about faith and career journeys ([Voyage LA][1]).
• She is a published writer, contributing pieces to CNN, Essence, Huffington Post, Ebony, Nylon, VIBE, The Grio, and more, frequently covering body image, wellness, race, entertainment, and women’s empowerment topics (Voyage LA[1]).

1. 1. 1. 1. Advocacy & speaking

• A vocal advocate for body positivity and diversity in entertainment, Davis is active as a host and speaker at events like Essence Fest, the National Urban League, BlogHer, The Great Girlfriend’s Conference, and Ambassador Con ([Voyage LA][1]).
• She has also worked philanthropically with organizations including The Precious Dreams Foundation and Covenant House ([Voyage LA][1]).

1. 1. 1. Themes and public persona

• Davis often speaks candidly about barriers in the entertainment industry related to race, body type, and representation. She has shared how feedback during acting training impacted her self-concept, and credits diverse television roles (e.g. in *Orange Is the New Black*) for re‑igniting her acting ambitions ([Voyage LA][1]).
• She positions herself as a “body confidence expert” and an advocate for women (especially Black women) to unapologetically pursue success and self-love ([rogerpaulinc.com][3]).

1. 1. 1. Filmography (selection)

• National commercials (20+), including campaigns for Carol’s Daughter, Office Depot/OfficeMax, BET, and others ([Raval Davis][4]).
• Television: *Don’t Touch My Hair* (BET); guest roles in *FBI Most Wanted*, *Power Book II: Ghost*, *East New York* ([Voyage LA][1]).

1. 1. 1. Bibliography (selected articles)

• Commentary and op‑eds for CNN, Essence, Ebony, Huffington Post, VIBE, Ebony and others on topics of race, body image, and media representation ([Voyage LA][1]).

1. 1. 1. Personal life

• Known for her faith-based approach, RaVal centers discussions of spirituality and purpose in her podcast and public appearances. She lives in the U.S., and often references her upbringing and career journey publicly, but keeps personal details private ([Voyage LA][1]).

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[1]: https://voyagela.com/interview/meet-raval-davis-god-agent-podcast/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Meet RaVal Davis of God Is My Agent Podcast - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide" [2]: https://theorg.com/org/grammarly/org-chart/raval-davis?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Raval Davis - On Camera Talent & Host at Grammarly | The Org" [3]: https://rogerpaulinc.com/gallery/raval-davis/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "RAVAL DAVIS : Roger Paul Inc." [4]: https://www.ravaldavis.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "HOME | Raval Davis Actress, Voice Over Artist, TV Host"

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1. 1. Filmography

1. 1. 1. Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | | ---- | ------------------ | -------------- | --------------------------------------- | | 2021 | *A Rich Christmas* | Sheryl Holley | Credited as Raval Davis ([IMDb Pro][1]) | | 2024 | *Juror #2* | Juror #2 | Credited as Raval Davis | | 2016 | *Moon Justice* | Field Reporter | Credited as Raval Davis |

1. 1. 1. Television

| Year(s) | Title | Role | Episode(s) / Notes | | ------- | ---------------------- | ------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | | 2022 | *East New York* | Postal Worker | Season 1, Episode 3 “The Small Things” ([IMDb Pro][1]) | | 2020 | *Power Book II: Ghost* | Shaundria | Season 1, Episode 8 “Family First” | | 2020 | *FBI: Most Wanted* | Reporter | Season 1, Episode 13 “Grudge” | | 2017 | *Labeled* | Priscilla II | Season 1, Episode 7 “Name Twins” | | 2016 | *Room for 3* | Waitress 2 | Season 1, Episode 3 “These Women Still Want to Get Muddy, Baby” |

1. 1. 1. Voice Acting / Video Games

• **Nancy Drew: Midnight in Salem** (2019) – voice of Lauren Holt (Credited as Raval Davis) ([IMDb Pro][1])

1. 1. 1. Commercials & Hosting

• Starred in over **20 national commercials**, including campaigns for **Grammarly**, **Carol’s Daughter**, **Office Depot/OfficeMax**, **BET**, and **Kohler LuxStone** (“Dream Shower”) ([iSpot][2])
• Hosted **Samsung’s 2018 Oscars viewing event** in partnership with BET ([Voyage LA][3])
• Hosted BET’s series *Don’t Touch My Hair* (focus on issues affecting Black women) ([Voyage LA][3])

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[1]: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm7999393/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "RaVal Davis - Contact Info, Agent, Manager | IMDbPro" [2]: https://www.ispot.tv/topic/actor-actress/qQ0/raval-l-davis?utm_source=chatgpt.com "RaVal L Davis TV Commercials - iSpot.tv" [3]: https://voyagela.com/interview/meet-raval-davis-god-agent-podcast/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Meet RaVal Davis of God Is My Agent Podcast - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide"