Chrystal  McCoy

LIFE behind the LENS...

 

Chrystal McCoy is a beautifully blended Jamaican Cuban Indian Irish American citizen, published professional model, international brand ambassador, timelessly trained esteemed SAG actor,

elite activist and authentic artist. As the first born United States citizen of her family, she has beat the odds against her since birth as a literal miracle child, born Chrystal Paige Davis and later took on her mothers maiden name "McCoy" as she progressed powerfully into her higher callings and always cared more about not just making a name for herself but the royal family that raised her well.  Currently head quartered in her midtown condo in Atlanta, Georgia, where peace, progression, and God's plan is her priority. Chrystal is the proud product and miracle  marvel of her mother & grandmother's prayers, a first generation Cuban-Jamaican born in the U.S.A. September 16th in Silver Spring, Maryland. As a natural born leader both behind and in front of the camera, she began modeling before she could speak, all while studying the revolutionary world changers like Marcus Garvey, Malcom X and Dr. MLK and the heroic queens of color like Angela Davis, Toni Morrison, Coretta Scott King, and many more they molded the mindset of Mrs McCoy that her father divinely developed. Chrystal was shockingly able to read, write, and intelligently engage in extremely intellectual divine dialogue at the astounding early tender age of two years young. Shining bright as an ambitious youth, with high standards and even higher heels she was well beyond her years she genuinely enjoyed entertaining people as a toddler, and was scouted by a commercial agent. Chrystal was selected for an elite modeling and acting school at a very young age. She began working professionally at eight years old as a commercial print and runway model, all while remaining on the honor roll in grade school. Her scholarly training balanced with her professionalism and keen interest in the entertainment industry, always kept her occupied.  During her senior year of high school, while managing to juggle three jobs, two extracurricular activities she also managed to complete an internship at the Maryland States Attorney's office. She soon realized her original goal to become a lawyer to please her parents was not her true passion. Her consistent ambition to fulfill her dreams of being a successful model and actress became her mission as she planned ahead for Manhattan. 

 

She went on to earn her Bachelors of Arts degree in Mass Communications at the illustrious Clark Atlanta University majoring in Television, Radio, and Film. During her matriculation, she studied under her mentor Dr. Herbert Eichelberger, became the Co-President of the Campus Activities Board for over two years, and serves as an esteemed member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated Alpha Pi chapter initiated in fall 2009. In the spring of 2011, she graduated with honors and moved to Manhattan to pursue her career in modeling, television, and film. Since then she has worked successfully, signing as the face of several international campaign advertisements, graced the runway for numerous designers during Couture Fashion week & New York Fashion week, and covered a variety of commercial print billboards. She's been filmed on a plethora of prime-time television shows including "Power", "Blue Bloods", "The Carrie Diaries", "Younger", "The Breaks", "Seven Seconds" and also played Gabrielle Union's bridesmaid in the feature film "Top Five" directed by Chris Rock. She was selected to be in the 35th season for an off-Broadway theatre company, showcased last summer in NYC. She also managed her own photo work studio uptown in Manhattan. She was the host for an on-air talk show for Empire Radio, where she tapped into her witty charm, as she interviewed guest within the entertainment industry.

 

She has been recently cast in the primetime spin-off to "Power" on Starz network called "Power Book II: Ghost". Chrystal plays Cabernay the owner of the gentleman's club in the show. She relocated to her second home in Atlanta, Georgia as she flourishes while producing her own TV, Radio and Film productions. Chrystal is a rare pearl that shines within all that she does and continues to be led by the grace of God & her guardian angel grandmother Delores McCoy.