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Giovonnie Samuels
Born
Giovonnie Lavette Samuels

(1985-11-13) November 13, 1985 (age 39)
Occupation
  • Actress
  • voice artist
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.

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
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 Slimbones, TheThe Slimbones Slim-E Slimbone - Girl
2015 Harbinger Down Ronelle
2017 Fallen Stars Tomika
2020 Cooking Up Christmas April Movie

Television

Year Title Role Notes
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 Suite Life of Zack & Cody, TheThe 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

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