Biography
~ Rachel Grant
Rachel Grant is a British, Philippine-born actress, TV host, travel writer, award-winning digital producer, and entrepreneur. Best known as Bond girl Peaceful Fountains of Desire in Die Another Day, she starred as the horror hostess Nina in SyFy UK’s Sci-Fright!, played Professor Myang Li in Sky One’s Brainiac: Science Abuse, and was the Tour Guide in Bravo TV’s Tour Group. Her TV and film credits include Emmerdale, Murder in Suburbia, Blue Murder, Star Hyke, Casualty, Until Death with Jean-Claude Van Damme, and The Purifiers with Dominic Monaghan.
An avid traveler, Rachel has visited over 80 countries, writing for various publications and sharing her packing expertise on The Rachael Ray Show, Hallmark, Today.com, BravoTV, and more. Her viral video, How to Pack Over 100 Items into a Carry-On, won a Shorty Award, was featured by over 200 media outlets, aired globally, and was shared by Oprah, Ashton Kutcher, and TIME Magazine, propelling her travel and organization content past 100 million views.
Rachel is also an inventor, patent holder, and travel bag designer, earning awards at the Home & Housewares Global Innovation Awards in 2016 and 2017. She collaborates with Biaggi luggage, which has donated hundreds of bags to communities in need. Additionally, she serves as a global ambassador for Human Nature, the Philippines' leading social enterprise, and co-launched an eco-friendly pet products line promoting ethical practices for animals, people, and the environment.
Beyond entertainment and entrepreneurship, Rachel is passionate about exploration and philanthropy. In 2012, she led a team that explored the uncharted Angel Cave in Bani, Philippines. After her photos went viral, the site was officially declared a Class 1 protected cave. She later returned with a film crew for her digital series Fun in the Philippines, released in 2018. She authored Making a Difference, highlighting inspiring people she met on her travels.
Deeply committed to humanitarian work, Rachel co-founded Meals of Joy with Father Jonas on Santiago Island, Bolinao, Philippines. The program provides fun and highly nutritious school meals to underprivileged special needs children. She donates all proceeds from signed James Bond memorabilia and autographed photos to support Meals of Joy and other charitable projects. She also co-founded a school and typhoon shelter in Pangasinan, aiding 600 victims. In recognition of her efforts, she was invited by Hillary Clinton to Washington, D.C., for a private function with the President of the Philippines.
A martial arts aficionado, Rachel has trained under Grandmaster Dan Inosanto, a student of Bruce Lee. She has performed stunts, appeared on magazine covers, filmed demonstrations on historic weaponry, and worked as Angelina Jolie’s body double in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
With an adventurous spirit and a commitment to impactful work, Rachel continues to seek opportunities that combine travel, innovation, and social good.