Mychal-Bella Rayne Bowman
Humanitarian and National Honor Society Scholar
When: Closing General Session, Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Hall 1
Biography
Mychal‑Bella Rayne Bowman is an award‑winning actress, model, and humanitarian recognized for her standout roles in Barry Jenkins’ Golden Globe–winning and seven‑time Emmy‑nominated The Underground Railroad and the Golden Globe– and Emmy‑nominated Amazon series Dead Ringers. Indiewire praised her performance in The Underground Railroad as “honorable Emmy‑worthy.”
Celebrated by Forbes as a Top Teen Humanitarian, Mychal‑Bella has championed global health and gender equality through her partnership with (RED) and as an ESPN ESPY Title IX speaker. Her humanitarian work in Kenya inspired the launch of (BASICS BY: MYCHAL)ᴿᴱᴰ, which donates 50% of proceeds to healthcare equity initiatives.
She also leads The B.E.L.L.A. Rayne Foundation Inc., empowering young women through self‑care and advocacy. Honored as the Los Angeles Lakers Comerica “Woman of Promise,” she is a National Honor Society scholar, Buckley School ambassador, and narrator of two New York Times bestselling titles in the Crowned series.
Widely recognized as a young changemaker, Mychal‑Bella continues to elevate youth voices, equity, and global compassion.