Darra Boyd, the charismatic and no-nonsense character from VH1's hit shows Flavor of Love Season 2 and Flavor of Love Girls Charm School, is finally stepping out of her alter ego's shadow. Born and raised in New York, Darra is a Jersey City resident and driven entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in advertising and marketing, having worked with esteemed companies such as Merck & Co, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Abbott Laboratories, as well as renowned ad agencies TMP Worldwide and Foote, Cone & Belding.
Before being cast on the shows, Darra was already a busy bee, running a family business in real estate and juggling her corporate career. However, she took a chance on a career change and answered the casting call for Season 2 of Flavor of Love. To her surprise, the casting managers loved her audition and offered her a spot on the show, which eventually became a number-one rated show for VH1.
As the fame of the Season 2 girls grew, Darra was cast on a new show, Charm School, Hosted by Mo'Nique, solidifying her status as a reality celebrity. In 2007, she began her comedy career, performing stand-up at iconic comedy clubs in NYC, including the Eastville Comedy Club, NY Comedy Club, and Broadway Comedy Club.
From 2008 to 2009, Darra worked tirelessly to secure featured background roles on various NYC-produced TV shows and films, including Law & Order, Law & Order SVU, Law & Order Criminal Intent, Mercy, Nurse Jackie, Rescue Me, The Big C, and feature films SALT, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, The Adjustment Bureau, and HBO's You Don't Know Jack. She also landed principle roles in two international films, which helped secure her fame in Moscow, where her voice was dubbed over in Russian for Season 2 of Flavor of Love.
Since leaving the corporate lifestyle, Darra has continued to support every aspect of her career. Her Monday night comedy show, "The Z Room," is a mastermind of Darra and two other comics, featuring a free comedy show every Monday night in Murray Hill, with drink specials and Caribbean cuisine at the Pine Tree Lodge Bar & Grill.
As the founder of Ajna Media & Marketing Group, Inc., Darra boasts one of the best boutique marketing consulting firms in NYC, with clients remaining satisfied due to her experience and personal touch. As an actor, Darra is currently cast in a short film about the relationship between two best friends and is in negotiations with the producers of another international film. And, she has been recently cast for the new animated series The Borderhounds, solidifying her status as a hot ticket in the entertainment industry.
