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A Grammy-winning singer and supporting film player, multi-talented Mya arrived at those high-profile fields... (Learn more)

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Mya’s Milestones
Raised in Maryland
Signed by Interscope records at age 17
1985 Enrolled in dance classes at age four
1994 At age 13, joined the group Tappers With Attitude
1996 After graduating high school, was a hip-hop dancer on the TV show "Teen Summit" aired on BET
1998 Collaborated with artists such as Babyface, Wyclef Jean, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, and Sisqo on her debut album "Mya"
1998 Duetted with Pras on the hit "Ghetto Superstar"; featured on the soundtrack to the Warren Beatty film "Bulworth"
1998 Had first hit single "It's All About Me", a duet with Sisqo
1999 Feature film debut in the drama "In Too Deep"
2000 Released second album "Fear of Flying," which featured collaborations with Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez, Jadakiss, Wyclef Jean, and Swizz Beatz
2001 With L'il Kim, Pink and Christina Aguilera performed "Lady Marmalade" on the soundtrack to "Moulin Rouge!"
2002 Had supporting role in the Oscar-winning "Chicago," as an inmate who explains why he had it coming in the Cell Block Tango
2004 Had small roles in "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights" and "Shall We Dance"
2005 Cast in the Wes Craven thriller "Cursed"

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Quick Facts

Also known as

AKA : Mya Harrison
Birth Name : Mya Marie Harrison

Born

October, 10 1979 in Washington, District of Colombia, USA

Education

  • University of Maryland, College Park, MD: Attended for one semester, but left when career took off
  • Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Greenbelt, MD: Graduated at age 16

Professions

dancer, singer, actor, choreographer, songwriter