Demia Avery
Freelance Arts ReporterDemia has over 20 years of entertainment experience. She has worked in almost every facet of the entertainment industry, from radio promotions to talent coordinator, publicist, podcasting, and now to journalism.
In addition, Demia is co-founder of The Avery Agency, a SAG franchised talent agency located in Atlanta, GA, alongside her partner/sister, Gerra Avery.
Demia is the author of two motivational eBooks entitled, "The Roadblock is You," and"Meditations For the Right Now," as well as a twice being a nominee for the Delaware Black Awards and recently a Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Minority Excellence in Business Award nominee.
Lastly, Demia is CEO/Host of the local podcast Whatchu’Doin NC (formerly Whatchu Doin Wilmington).
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April is National Poetry Month, and WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery spoke with poet, singer, and activist Mahlaynee Cooper, also known as Carrie Assata about the musical roots of her poetry, some of her heroines, and the work she's doing today. -
Comedian, podcaster, and cannabis enthusiast Doug Benson returns to Wilmington’s Dead Crow Comedy in April, just ahead of 4/20. WHQR's Arts Reporter Demia Avery spoke with him about his influences and his work. -
Mouth of Babes Theatre uses "collaborative theatre-making to explore social justice, cultural engagement, and issues that matter to our community." WHQR's arts reporter Demia Avery sat down with Artistic Director Trey Morehouse and Associate Artistic Director Amber Moore to learn more. -
This week, WHQR’s arts reporter Demia Avery spoke with Ron Fallica an actor and actor, writer, producer, and performance coach. Fallia worked and trained in New York City before working to LA, and then Wilmywood. -
This week, WHQR’s arts reporter Demia Avery spoke with Hari Kondabolu, a comedian, podcaster, and frequent panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me. Kondabolu is set to perform at Dead Crow Comedy this Friday and Saturday. -
WHQR's arts reporter Demia Avery sat down with Taimak Guarriello — better known by his first name alone — to talk about his career as an actor, model, martial artist, and stuntman. Taimak will be in Wilmington next week as part of the 3 Chambers Fest, and will take part in a Q&A session. -
WHQR’s arts reporter Demia Avery sat down with Kev Marcus — who along with his musical partner Wil B make up the group Black Violin. They talked about the group's origins, how their unique blend of hip-hop beats and classically-based violin playing evolved, and what it's like to look like a linebacker and play like a Julliard grad. -
WHQR’s arts reporter Demia Avery recently spoke with actor and writer Fracaswell Hyman. He’s a North Carolina native who worked on the PBS children’s show Ghostwriter and more recently moved into children’s fiction. -
WHQR’s arts reporter Demia Avery sits down for a candid conversation with singer-songwriter Alex Toribio, talking about mental health and her musical journey. -
Acisse Jay is a talented singer-songwriter whose work blends together a host of influences. She has a new record coming out — a live album recorded at Live at Ted's in downtown Wilmington. WHQR's arts reporter Demia Avery spoke with her about her musical evolution.
