Giovonnie Samuels facts for kids
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Giovonnie Samuels
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Giovonnie Lavette Samuels
November 13, 1985 San Diego, California, U.S.
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Years active | 2000–present |
Giovonnie Lavette Samuels (born November 13, 1985) is an American actress and voice artist. She is well-known for playing Nia Moseby in the TV show The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. She was also a regular cast member on the comedy show All That for several seasons.
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Early Life and First Roles
Giovonnie Samuels was born in San Diego, California. She started her acting career on the popular sketch comedy show All That in 2002. She quickly became one of the main actresses on the show. She worked alongside other young stars like Jamie Lynn Spears.
Giovonnie also appeared in episodes of That's So Raven. In this show, she played Betty Jane, who was Raven's cousin. She also had a role in the TV series Boston Public.
Voice Acting and Movies
Giovonnie Samuels has also used her voice for animated shows. She did voiceover work for Bill Cosby's cartoon series, Fatherhood. This show aired on Nick at Nite.
In 2006, she acted in the movie Bring It On: All or Nothing. This was the third film in the Bring It On series. She also appeared in the 2007 film Freedom Writers. In addition, Giovonnie was in the movie Christmas At Water's Edge. She also appeared as an extra in Raven-Symoné's music video for "Backflip".
Later TV Roles
In July 2007, Giovonnie joined the cast of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. She played Nia Moseby, who was the niece of Mr. Marion Moseby. Her character joined the show when Ashley Tisdale was busy filming High School Musical 2. Later, in 2012, she had a recurring role as Camille in the series Mr. Box Office.
Filmography
This section lists the movies and TV shows Giovonnie Samuels has been in.
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2005 | Dinner for One | SiSi | Short film |
2006 | Be the Man | Alisha | Short film |
2006 | Bring It On: All or Nothing | Kirresha | Movie |
2007 | Freedom Writers | Victoria | |
2008 | Choices | LaToya | Short film |
2014 | The Slimbones | Slim-E Slimbone - Girl | |
2015 | Harbinger Down | Ronelle | |
2017 | Fallen Stars | Tomika | |
2020 | Cooking Up Christmas | April | Movie |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2001 | Boston Public | Macy Walker | "Chapter 18" episode |
2002–04 | All That | Various | TV series |
2004 | Christmas at Water's Edge | April | TV film |
2004–05 | Fatherhood | Angie Bindlebeep | Main voice role |
2005 | That's So Raven | Betty Jane | "Country Cousins: Parts 1 & 2" episodes |
2005 | Strong Medicine | Renee | "Rhythm of the Heart" episode |
2007–08 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Nia | Recurring role |
2012–15 | Mr. Box Office | Camille | Recurring role |
2014 | Raising Hope | Regina | "Man's Best Friend" episode |
2014 | Monday Afternoon Live | Gio | "Right Time, Wrong Lyrics", "Type Qwerty to Me" episodes |
2014 | You're the Worst | Brianna | "Keys Open Doors", "PTSD", "Fists and Feet and Stuff" episodes |
2018 | Henry Danger | Jessie | "Up the Stairs!" episode |
2022 | Raven's Home | Betty Jane | "A Country Cousin Christmas" episode |
2024 | Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV | Herself | 3 episodes |
See also
In Spanish: Giovonnie Samuels para niños