Raymond Ablack

Raymond Ablack

Keynote Speaker: Canadian Actor & Comedian; Star of "Ginny & Georgia" & "Degrassi: The Next Generation"; Indie Series Award Winner

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Raymond Ablack Biography

Raymond Ablack is a Canadian actor and comedian of Indo-Guyanese descent whose career spans stage, television, and film. His professional acting debut came at age 11, when he was cast as Young Simba in the stage production of "The Lion King" at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre, a role he performed throughout a one-year run that contributed to developing his stage presence and confidence as a performer. He attended Ryerson University, completing a four-year Bachelor of Arts in radio and television, media production with an English minor, and also studied stand-up comedy and improvisation at The Second City in Toronto.

Ablack achieved international exposure when he was cast in the recurring role of Sav Bhandari on the Canadian television series "Degrassi: The Next Generation," starring on the series for several years and appearing in more than 100 episodes. The role introduced him to a global fanbase. Since his time on "Degrassi," Ablack worked on several film and television productions, including recurring roles in the BBC/Space television series "Orphan Black," the Syfy series "Defiance," and the Freeform series "Shadowhunters." He also played the recurring role of DEA Agent Stoddard in the Netflix series "Narcos."

From 2014 to 2017, Ablack starred in the web series "Teenagers," winning an Indie Series Award for his performance. For his work in the third and final season, he was nominated for an International Academy of Web Television Award and a second Indie Series Award. He also appeared alongside Zoey Deutch, Judy Greer, and Jermaine Fowler in the American comedy-drama film "Buffaloed," which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Ablack played a supporting role in the Netflix miniseries "Maid," and his performance attracted attention on social media, with Marie Claire noting his popularity among Netflix viewers. He has also starred as Joe, a restaurant owner and one of the main love interests, on the Netflix comedy-drama series "Ginny & Georgia." He continued in the role for subsequent seasons. Ablack was also cast in the Netflix romantic comedy feature film "Love in the Villa."

In addition to his acting work, Ablack has written and performed stand-up comedy in Toronto throughout his career. He has expanded into filmmaking, co-writing and producing the short comedy "Inside the Actors Cult," which won honors at the Canada Shorts Film Festival for Best Comedy and Best Writer. Ablack has also participated in charity work, including school-building missions with Me to We and Free the Children. His career reflects a versatile range across drama, comedy, and romance, establishing him as a dynamic Canadian actor in television and film.

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Raymond Ablack is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity, Actor, Television & Film and Family & Parenting.

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Raymond Ablack generally travels from Toronto, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Raymond Ablack is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity, Actor and Television & Film. The estimated speaking fee range to book Raymond Ablack for live events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Raymond Ablack generally travels from Toronto, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Avantika Vandanapu, Charithra Chandran and Ravi Patel. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Raymond Ablack for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/05/2026.

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  • How do I book Raymond Ablack to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Raymond Ablack for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Raymond Ablack, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Raymond Ablack or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Raymond Ablack for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Raymond Ablack, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $50,000 - $100,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Raymond Ablack, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Raymond Ablack speak about?

    Raymond Ablack is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity, Actor, Television & Film and Family & Parenting.
  • Where does Raymond Ablack travel from?

    Raymond Ablack generally travels from Toronto, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Raymond Ablack?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Raymond Ablack for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Raymond Ablack for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Raymond Ablack or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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