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 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. -
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.
