Actress • Singer-Songwriter • Award-Winning Filmmaker
About the Artist
Background
Sammie Ray is a dynamic actress, singer-songwriter, and storyteller born and bred in sunny Pasadena, California. A proud alum of Temple City High School (Class of 2014), she had already performed in more than 25 theatrical productions before turning 18, alongside countless choir concerts, dance showcases, and cheer competitions.
With Hollywood in her backyard, Sammie entered the industry early—training on set in background roles before quickly leveling up to recurring co-star and guest appearances on hit series such as This Is Us (NBC) and On My Block (Netflix).
In 2023, she broke out with Savage Sam—a fiery, autobiographical tale of feminine resilience that she wrote, produced, and starred in. The short swept the festival circuit, winning over 10 awards and surpassing 300,000 views on YouTube. A multidisciplinary artist, Sammie also created the film’s original soundtrack, blending her singer-songwriter roots with cinematic storytelling. The project is now expanding into her first feature film, currently in pre-production.
In 2025, Sammie booked one of her most thrilling television roles to date as Mariah in Season 5 of Tyler Perry’s Ruthless (BET+). She has also made a strong mark in the vertical streaming space, starring in Secrets of Sin, My Sister’s Wedding, Straight A Pregnancy, and Love Me Two Times. Her song “Dirty Little Secret,” first featured in Secrets of Sin 2, is now available on all major platforms.
What's Next
Up next, Sammie makes her feature film lead debut in A Sudden Family, a SAG production slated for release in 2026. Musically, she continues carving her own lane with bold releases like “Bitch On Top” and the "Lover Girl Gone Savage" lyric video, both available now.
In January 2026, Sammie launched a new YouTube series, This Is NOT A Podcast, where she reflects on life, faith, creativity, and healing by sharing 10 lessons learned at the end of each week—an honest, evolving diary of growth in real time.
Beyond the spotlight, Sammie is passionate about mental health, faith, and empowerment. She openly shares her love for Jesus, advocates for self-care and fitness, and—as a certified Pilates instructor—offers 45-minute sessions through her company, Take40Five.
Representation
📍 Theatrical (LA) – Christina Price, Worldwide Artists Group
📍 Commercial (LA) – Renee Banks, The Daniel Hoff Agency
📍 Print (LA) – Carol Scott, CESD Talent Agency
📍 San Francisco – Rosemary Anderson, Marla Dell Talent
📍 Texas – Jason Wasner, Acclaim Talent
📍 Georgia – Jana VanDyke, Jana VanDyke Agency
BRAND NEW SINGLES
FILM FESTIVALS & AWARDS
IndieFEST FILM AWARDS -6 time award winner
Savage Sam won 4 prestigious Awards of Merit and 2 Awards of Recognition at the 2023 IndieFEST Film Awards. The awards were given in the following categories: Award of Merit: Actress: Leading (Sammie Ray as herself); Ensemble Cast; Film Short & Original Score (Composed by Sammie Ray) & Award of Recognition: Script / Writer (Sammie Ray) & Women Filmmakers.
2023 ARFF Paris // International Awards - 2 time award winner
Supporting actress, Sophie Clare Cooper was awarded Best Actress/Actor at this year's ARFF Paris International Film Festival! Savage Sam also received the Audience Envision Award.
LA Shorts 2023
Savage Sam made it’s official LOS ANGELES // IN THEATRE PREMIERE July 27th, 2023 at the LA LIVE REGAL CINEMA DOWNTOWN‼️
Studio City international Film Festival - Best Actress Award Winner
Sammie Ray proudly accepted the award of Best Actress at this year's Studio City International Film Festival! Thank you to the festival for our involvement and this high honor!
LA Femme Film Festival - October 2023
October 19th at 2pm, LA Femme Film Festival hosts Savage Sam on the DTLA REGAL CINEMA LA LIVE big screen!
Lonely Wolf International Film Festival - December 2023 - Semi Finalist
Savage Sam participated in it’s 9th film festival receiving the honor of Semi Finalist in the Best Low Budget Film Category.
Las Vegas Indie Film Festival - March 12th, 2024 - Best Actress in a Leading Role Award Winner
Sammie Ray takes home "Best Actress in a Leading Role" at this year's Sin City Indie Film Fest!
New York Cine Fest 2024 - April 25th, 2024 - Best Drama Short Nominee
Savage Sam hits the big screen in New York Saturday April 27th in the 7:15pm screening block, closing out the year long festival run before releasing the short online. Sammie crosses NYC off of her bucket list of places to visit this April 2024 and Savage Sam is honored with "Best Drama Short" Nomination!
FARO International Film Festival 2024 - Semi Finalist
Savage Sam is recognized as a semi-finalist in the "Best Drama" Category.
Film revolution fest 2024 - best directorial debut Semi Finalist
Savage Sam's director, JUSTIN FRICK is recognized as a semi-finalist in the "Best Directorial Debut" Category.
ONLINE FESTIVALS
New York Arts & Entertainment Film Festival - premiered in New York on June 24th, 2023.
Miami Women Film Festival - premiered in Miami September 2nd, 2023.
Cannes World Art Festival 2024-2024 - Award Winner - November 5th, 2023
BTS GALLERY // INSTAGRAM
Take a look at some behind the scenes photos from our production.
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