Biography
Actress on the rise, Travina Springer, is quickly positioning herself as one-to-watch in the entertainment industry today. This year, Travina will join the Marvel Universe appearing in Disney+ and Marvel Studios' highly anticipated, brand-new series, "Ms. Marvel." The series follows Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani), a Pakistani-American teenager living in Jersey City obsessed with superhero culture and the various heroes of the world. As she navigates high school, she comes in possession of magical bangles that give her the ability to harness cosmic energy that puts her on the path to becoming her own hero. Travina shines as Tyesha Hillman on the show, who has a strong sense of confidence, style and is not afraid of following her own path. Travina's character is also a Muslim convert who cares deeply about her faith, family and loves all things 'nerd.' "Ms. Marvel" marks a new chapter for Disney as the studio explores these characters' Muslim and Pakistani heritage, putting diverse storytelling at the forefront of this title. "Ms. Marvel'' will premiere on June 8, 2022.
Additional credits for Travina include CBS' "Life in Pieces," Paramount+'s "Strange Angel," and the Clint Eastwood helmed feature film, "The Mule." In comedy, Travina was a performer in the 2017 CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase, and her stand-up was featured on the reboot of BET's "Comic View." Over the years she has been an active member at UCB Comedy, performing on the Maude team, Mama at the Upright Citizens Brigade.
Travina's father was an Army Military Intelligence Officer who was stationed in various parts of the country before landing the family in Oviedo, Florida where Travina spent most of her childhood. Travina went on to attend Florida State University where she majored in Communication Studies. During her time at Florida State, she explored the idea of bringing characters to life on stage and in film/television through theater and acting classes, while also participating in student films. She fell in love with the craft, and upon graduation moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting full time. She has been working ever since.
Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), Travina has volunteered and worked as an ASL interpreter over the years which supported her as a performer in the Los Angeles-based non-profit arts organization Deaf West Theatre, performing in their Equity regional tour for children titled "Shel Stories." Travina is also an active supporter of the organization Vigilant Love. Based in the Los Angeles Area, #VigilantLOVE creates spaces for connection and grassroots movement to protect the safety and justice of communities impacted by Islamophobia and violence.
When Travina's not on set you can find her baking for her friends, at the beach or on the hunt for the best vegan donuts in LA. She is a convert to Islam, like her character in "Ms. Marvel," and found that through their shared experiences, she connected with the role on a very organic level.
