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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This week, WHQR’s Arts Reporter Demia Avery interviews Wilmington artist and dance instructor Manny Lloyd. Lloyd talks about his history with dancing and how he became an instructor — and shares a meaningful triumph he recently watched unfold in his dance classroom.
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This week, WHQR Arts Reporter Demia Avery sits down with Leah Norman, from Topsail Talk, and Kenneth S. Chestnut Sr., son of a founding father of Ocean City and, for many, the public face of the city’s famous jazz festival, which kicks off for its 14th installment this weekend, from July 5-7. They talk about the festival’s importance — and the origins of Ocean City, the place that makes it possible.
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This week, WHQR’s arts reporter Demia Avery interviewed Louis Tee — a successful show producer who recently jumped into the world of comedy with a mix of observational jokes, riffs on being a "Blerd" — that's a Black nerd — and his love of sneakers and hip-hop culture.
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This week, WHQR’s arts reporter Demia Avery interviewed Mirla Criste — a multi-talented artist who made her Broadway debut as part of Miss Saigon’s original cast and won a 2023 best actress award in Wilmington In this excerpt from their interview, Criste discusses her career — and the future of representation in casting.
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This week, WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery interviewed Chris Nash — a Wilmington-based musician and singer. Nash spoke about his hardscrabble upbringing and how Motown classics underscore his take on country music. He also played excerpts from a few songs that have been meaningful to him.
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This week, WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery interviewed Chris Everett — who’s currently working on a sequel to his documentary “Wilmington on Fire,” about the 1898 massacre and coup. This year he was awarded the Trailblazer Award at the North Carolina Black Film Festival, being held this week in Wilmington.
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This week, WHQR’s Arts Reporter Demia Avery interviews comedian Meghan Cook. In this excerpt, she talks about overcoming social anxiety, her beginnings in stand-up comedy, and how she'd encourage others to give the art form a try at Dead Crow Comedy in downtown Wilmington.
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This week, WHQR’s arts reporter Demia Avery interviewed Irene Santiago — she’s a Wilmington-based actor who has appeared in movies like High School Musical and Iron Man 3, spent time honing her crafts with film greats, and works with at-risk students in Rose Hill, in Duplin County.
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This week we introduce our new arts reporter — Demia Avery, who will be covering emerging and lesser-known artists from around the Cape Fear region.Today, Demia interviews Alexis Raeana, a multi-talented artist, former American Idol contestant, and a member of the Lumbee tribe who advocates for indigenous issues.