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Actor Markia Butler
Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida where she was given the opportunity and foundation to foster her talents by attending LaVilla School of the Arts, Community Theater, and Jacksonville University. She performed at the Florida Theater numerous times.
Currently residing in Los Angeles, California, Markia has expanded her brand through various social media platforms and living out her dream while furthering her passion for uplifting and empowering women.
After graduating from Florida A&M University with Honors in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Performing Arts, Markia relocated to New York City where she dedicating time to working at The Fresh Air Fund, a nonprofit organization providing opportunities to NYC youth.
Height: 5’2 Weight: 120
Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
Television:
Grown Folks Bounce TV Co Star Customer Harvest Studios Northridge, Ca
Asics Commercial Woman Training Asics Los Angeles, CA
Film:
Help Wanted: Southern Belle Sup. Sarah NYFA Los Angeles, CA
Sins of Charly Sup. Chloe NYU Film School New York, NY
Internet:
Bra Commercial Prin. Business Woman Third Love Los Angeles, CA
Be The One Web Series Sup. Dominique Be The One Productions Los Angeles, CA
Staying Out PSA Feat. Job Boss Human Pictures New York, NY
THEATER:
Nephew Tommy Comedy Tour Sup. Dancer Mae Chapman Casting, LLC Los Angeles, CA
Happily Whatever After Sup. Red, Sister Chris Berube, dir Los Angeles, CA
James Weldon Johnson Crucifixion Prin. Jesus, Dancer Verna Hampton, dir New York, NY
Variety & Cabaret Shows Sup. Dancer, Wife Angie Marvin Camillo, dir New York, NY
Dreamgirls Broadway Musical Sup. Dancer, Ensemble Darryl Reuben Hall, dir Jacksonville, FL
TRAINING:
Phaedra Harris Aud Tech/ Scene Study Phaedra Harris Los Angeles, CA
Dustin Felder Acting Studio On-Camera Commercial Marcus Brown Los Angeles, CA
Mosaic Acting Class Scene Study/Aud Tech Cress Williams Los Angeles, CA
TSAW Scene Study Kevin Benton Los Angeles, CA
Killian’s Commercial Workshop Foundation Jaret Sacrey Los Angeles, CA
ASG Casting Inc. Core Commercial Scott Wissner Los Angeles, CA The Barrow Group Film/TV Acting 1 Lorrel Manning New York, NY
Florida A&M University Theater Make-up Prof. Carnley Tallahassee, FL
LaVilla School of the Arts Theater Prof. Despain Jacksonville, FL
EDUCATION:
Major: Bachelors of Science: Broadcasting Journalism
Minor: Performing Arts
Florida Community College at Jacksonville: Dance: Modern, Jazz, Ballet
Florida A&M University: Theatre Make-Up; Dance: Contemporary
Florida State University: Dance: Hip Hop
SPECIAL SKILLS/HOBBIES:
Archery, Bowling
Dance: (Lyrical, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Ballroom—Swing, Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, Salsa, Waltz)
Improvisation
Boxing/Kickboxing/Fitness
Roller Skating, Shooting Pool
Working with Children (mentoring & teaching dance)
Volunteer at Union Rescue Mission Soup Kitchen