From The Boys and the Invincible coming in, the world had never been a better place to live in for superhero fans. And now Disney+ has another new superhero show, Ms. Marvel added to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The Marvel Studios’ new original series introduces Kamala Khan, a Muslim American teenager growing up in Jersey City, not to mention there is a long list of other charismatic casts of young adults joining actress Iman Vellani in the lead. Among them is actor/comedian Travina Springer who plays Tyesha Hillman, Kamala’s sister-in-law, and Aamir’s wife.
Travina Springer On Ms. Marvel
When Travina Springer auditioned for her role in Ms. Marvel, she immediately knew it was something special. She auditioned for the role, and she quickly became enthralled with the Marvel universe.
Travina said it felt really special and groundbreaking, to be a part of the first Marvel story that features a Muslim superhero. Moreover, she was grateful to play a character that she connected with as it felt very natural.
Travina’s Tyesha is the stylish, confident wife of Kamala’s brother Amir.
Travina since then has also been ecstatic for people to see it; as she believes it is going to mean a lot more to people who are within the community, but also to those who are not. She was also especially excited for audiences to watch her “groundbreaking”.
Travina, once she got introduced to the project, she dived really deep into the comics as she watched the Captain Marvel movie and learned so much from that. She is now an even bigger Marvel fan.
How Much Is Travina Springer’s Net Worth?
Travina Springer reportedly had less than $500K as his net worth as of 2022.
She has had a prominent acting career, appearing in a variety of films and TV shows. In terms of movies, some of her biggest roles thus far have included American Sharia and The Mule, alongside some short films. She has also been seen and loved in many TV roles — Alice in Strange Angel, Roukaya Hakim in Unfair & Ugly, ass Danielle in The New Shade of Black. She also had a role in Secs & Execs, a TV movie.
As for her project post Ms. Marvel, Travina says she is interested in the comedy world, but she also likes to take on more serious roles, too. She finds it really fun and fascinating, fluctuating between these two genres.
Travina has also been just as passionate when it comes to humanitarian works. Because she is fluent in American Sign, she has volunteered and worked as an ASL interpreter over the years. She is also an active supporter of the organization Vigilant Love which stands with the communities impacted by Islamophobia and violence.
Travina Springer Age
Born in 1982, Travina Springer reached the age of 39 in 2021.
Travina Springer Family
Every year on Veterans Day, Travina celebrates her daddy’s feats as a veteran and tells everyone on the internet that he served in two branches of the US military. The Springer patriarch 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. We have also learned that his name is Theodis Springer and he reached the age of 66 in November 2021.
Then, there is Vannita Springer, Travina’s “not crappy” mother, who reached the age of 62 in September 2021. On Mother’s Day once, Travina tweeted “A lot of ppl have crappy moms…I am NOT one of those ppl. I love u, Mommy!”.
As for siblings, Travina only seemed to have a sister, Ebony Springer, her partner in crime. Ebony is the youngest as she turned 38 in May 2022. On Instagram @_likehoney97_, Ebony is into anthropology, nature, and archaeology ass she is an environmentalist, not to mention that she loves everything that is art, science, food, history, or animals.
But Springer shines bright as Tyesha Hillman, who is a convert to Islam.
Is Travina Springer Dating Anyone?
Travina Springer appeared likely single and did not seem to be dating anyone as of the time of this writing (June 2022). And while we have no idea what her recent preference for men is, she was quite vocal about it, especially between 2012 and 2014. Around this time, Travina often tweeted things like she has this thing for short guys; one time she wrote that she wants an Asian boyfriend, and the other time she was looking for a Jewish boyfriend in honor of Black History Month. Then, on an “online dating bio” she mentioned attributes such as being funny, being able to bake from scratch, and not having had any butt injections.
Travina Springer Height
Travina Springer stands below 5’4” tall in height.
Related FAQs
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When Is Travina Springer’s Birthday?
Travina Springer’s birthday is on the 9th of July.
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Where Is Travina Springer From?
Travina Springer was born and bred in her hometown of Oviedo, Florida. Albeit, as of 2022, she had been living in Los Angeles, California.
While in Florida, Travina went to Florida State University where she majored in Communication Studies. During this time, she also explored the idea of bringing characters to life on stage and in film/television through theater and acting classes; and fell in love with the craft. So, upon graduation, she relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting full-time.
Another key thing to remember is, that Travina identifies as ‘Muslimah’, which means a Muslim woman. She says that be it in stand-up comedy and in life in general, he has always been very out and vocal about her experience being Muslim.
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Is Travina Springer On Instagram?
Yes. Travina was on Instagram @travinaspringer as of 11 June 2022, and at the time, there were 856 posts and 3,397 followers on it.
So far, Travina also entertained some 864 users on her account on Twitter @TravinaSpringer.
