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Send us a textSammie Ray is a full-time actress, musician, and artist based in Los Angeles. Half Filipino, half Swedish, she's been professionally acting for 10 years and recently got baptized in April after a profound spiritual transformation. She's also a newly certified Pilates instructor launching her business "Take 45."Key Topics DiscussedSpiritual Journey & TransformationBaptism in April 2024 - Major milestone after reading the entire BibleFrom Tarot to Faith - 8 years of tarot reading before finding Jesus in 2018"Fully Surrendered" - Her Netflix special concept for the past yearLearning Discernment - How she distinguishes God's voice from other spiritual influencesLetting Go of Family/Friends - Creating healthy boundaries with toxic relationshipsActing Career JourneyStarted at 18 - Gave herself one year to meet acting goals, achieved them in 6 monthsSAG Eligible in 2015 - Through background work and strategic networking"On My Block" Netflix - Featured background turned into recurring co-star roleAgency Representation - 8-year relationship with theatrical agent, separate commercial repCurrent Season - Comparing herself to Joseph's story, trusting God's timingPersonal BackgroundBorn and raised in California - Strong LA pride and loyaltyHair as Spiritual Barometer - Shaved head in 2021 during spiritual awakeningChildhood Trauma - Friend's death from cancer affected her for yearsEntertainment Industry Realities - Nepotism struggles and maintaining faithNew Business VentureTake 45 Pilates - Mobile personal training servicePraise Pilates - Christian music and scripture-inspired workouts$45 for 45 minutes - New client special offerOn-location service - Home, office, or set visitsMemorable Quotes"God is not a maybe kind of God - it's either you are for me or you are against me""I had to learn how to love from a distance""Stop sipping tea and calling it coffee - be for real with yourself"Contact InformationWebsite: https://sammieray.comSocial Media: @thesammieray (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook)Business: @take40five
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