Hi there! My name is Emilia Ray, and I am an LA-based Intimacy professional, Director, and Actor. I am originally from Gilbert, AZ, and moved to LA shortly after receiving my BFA in Acting and Musical Theatre from The University of Northern Colorado.
A few years ago, I fell in love with Intimacy Work. I am a SAG-certified Intimacy coordinator, having received training with CINTIMA, IDC, and Heartland Intimacy, as well as on-set and on-stage experience. It has always felt like a combination of my strengths and everything I really care about.
As a director, I am most proud of my short “A Broadway Body.” The themes of body dysmorphia, disordered eating, and, ultimately, self-love led to the film's recognition at the LA International Shorts Festival, the Atlanta Women’s Film Festival, and many more.
Acting is my first love, and I am so grateful for all the opportunities and stories I’ve been a part of. Some of my favorite roles include Una in David Harrower’s “Blackbird,” Honey in “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf,” and Elaine in “Arsenic and Old Lace.”
I believe in things like purpose and that the true pathway to art is through empathy. I love LA, even with the crazy traffic and overpriced coffee, and I am always looking for like-hearted artists to collaborate with. Let me know if that’s you, and let’s work together.