Karla Mosley
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Karla Mosley | |
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Born | Karla Cheatham Mosley August 27, 1981 |
Other names | Karla Mosley |
Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
Years active | 2003–present |
Partner | John Rogers |
Children | 1 |
Karla Cheatham Mosley (born August 27, 1981) is an American actress and singer. She starred on the Emmy-nominated children's show
Early years
Karla Cheatham Mosley was born and raised in Westchester County, New York.
At a young age, Mosley performed in Sugar Beats, a children's rock group created by Sherry Goffin Kondor, daughter of singer/writer, Carole King. Mosley sang such hits as "Rockin' Robin".
Career
Hi-5 (2003–2006)
In 2003, while still in college, Mosley joined the
Daytime success (2008–present)
From 2008 to 2009, Mosley acted in the
In 2013, Mosley joined the cast of the CBS daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, playing ex-con turned actress Maya Avant. She completed a web series titled Room 8 The Series with her The Bold and the Beautiful co-star Lawrence Saint-Victor; the web series was part of The Bold and the Beautiful storyline. Mosley's character was later revealed to be a transgender woman, becoming the first transgender bride to be married on daytime television when she married Rick Forrester (played by Jacob Young) in 2015.[2] Mosley was taken off-contract on The Bold and the Beautiful in March 2019, and now appears on the series in a recurring capacity. On October 10, 2020, Mosley announced that she was leaving The Bold and the Beautiful.[3]
In April 2021, Mosley briefly took on the role of Amanda Sinclair on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless as a short-term substitute for Mishael Morgan, who took a brief leave to recuperate from eye surgery.[4]
Other roles
Mosley most recently appeared in a Hallmark production (5/2020) "How to Train Your Husband". Mosley also appears in many local New York City venues (including for a time as the featured performer for the Gray Line Show Business Insider Tour), sometimes as singer, sometimes actor.
In 2007, Mosley starred in the musical production of Dreamgirls at the TUTS Theater in Houston, TX. Mosley appeared in the children's off-Broadway production, Max and Ruby in 2007–2008. Additionally, she had a part in the
In 2008, Mosley starred with Lenelle Moise in "Expatriate",[5] a gritty off-Broadway show at the Culture Project. Her performance earned rave reviews from the New York Times, Time Out New York and Variety, which wrote: "Mosley's voice is a serious discovery, with remarkable phrasing and range. In a torchy number called 'The Makings,' about how Alphine's life has given her the makings of a jazz legend, her pure high notes descend to earthy growls in a flash, and you've got to believe her when she sings, 'Anything I wails/hits ears like honey.'" In 2008 she also nabbed parts in Law & Order and Gossip Girl and appeared in Museum Pieces at the West End Theater in New York City.
In 2013, Mosley appeared in several episodes of
In 2018 she played Nicole in the film, How to Train Your Puppy/Husband.
Activism
Mosley sits on the board of Covenant House, the largest privately funded agency in the Americas providing shelter and other services to homeless, runaway and throwaway youth. She is a celebrity ambassador for the National Eating Disorders Association[6] and is active in other charities.
After Hurricane Katrina, Mosley organized a benefit concert by Hi-5 to raise money for victims of Hurricane Katrina. She co-produced and performed in Broadway for Obama, a benefit concert during the 2008 presidential campaign.[7] She also performed in Broadway for a New America's concert for marriage equality[8] and in Western Queens for Marriage Equality's rally for equality.[9]
Personal life
Mosley has one sister and two cats.[10] On August 17, 2018, she gave birth to her first child, with boyfriend John Rogers.[11][12]
References
- ^ the Official Website. Karla Mosley. Retrieved on January 2, 2017.
- ^ Tharrett, Matthew (August 12, 2015). "Daytime TV's First Transgender Bride Gets Hitched On "The Bold and the Beautiful"". NewNowNext. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ^ Gelman, Vlada (October 10, 2020). "Bold and Beautiful's Karla Mosley Confirms Exit, Played Daytime's First Regular Transgender Character". TVline.com. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
- ^ "Karla Mosley On Stepping In As Y&R's Amanda". Soap Opera Digest. April 26, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ Cote, David. (July 22, 2008) Innocently abroad | Theater | reviews, guides, things to do, film – Time Out New York Archived February 23, 2009, at the Wayback Machine. Timeout.com. Retrieved on 2017-01-02.
- ^ Leadership Councils Archived January 26, 2017, at the Wayback Machine. nationaleatingdisorders.org
- ^ Burgess, Fowler, Falcone and More Present BROADWAY FOR OBAMA 10/20. Broadwayworld.com. Retrieved on January 2, 2017.
- ^ Broadway for a New America – Standing Up for Marriage Equality and a Progressive Agenda for Change – Off-Broadway | Tickets, Reviews, Info and More. Theatermania.com (April 13, 2009). Retrieved on 2017-01-02.
- ^ Karla Mosley (Christina) of "Guiding Light" Fights for Equality in Guiding Light Discussion Forum Archived May 11, 2010, at the Wayback Machine. Guidinglightcentral.com (June 1, 2009). Retrieved on 2017-01-02.
- ^ Karla. hi5america.com
- ^ "Karla Mosley Exits B&B for Maternity Leave". soaps.sheknows.com. December 6, 2018.
- ^ "Karla Mosley on Instagram: "Seems the word is trickling out. Welcome Aurora Imani! Mom and dad couldn't be more proud of you. (Born at home on 8/17 at 12:29a. 8 lbs…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 25, 2021. Retrieved April 2, 2019.