Mya filmography
Mya filmography | |
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Feature films | 18 |
Theatrical plays | 1 |
Television | 30 |
Commercials | 5 |
Video game | 1 |
American recording artist and entertainer
Following the success of her debut album Mýa (1998), Mya began reading and receiving movie scripts. Her first foray into acting was Aussie director Michael Rymer's crime action thriller film In Too Deep starring opposite LL Cool J and Omar Epps. She made her cinematic debut with a small role portraying Omar Epps character's girlfriend Loretta.[1] Released August 1999, In Too Deep received generally mixed reviews, but managed to recoup its budget.[2][3][4]
In 2002, Mya landed her "most notable" role to date in the
In 2004, Mya had two minor roles–
In February 2005, after going through
The following year in 2006, she co-starred in the
In the latter half of her career, Mya appeared in low budget independent films. Beginning in 2007, she had a minor role in the indie
The following year in 2009, Mya had supporting role in the comedy drama indie film Bottleworld. Cast as Bree, it featured an ensemble cast of
Aside from film appearances, Mya made television appearances as well. In 2004 and 2005, she guest starred on television series
Feature films
† | Indicates a cameo appearance |
‡ | Indicates a documentary appearance |
Year | Title | Role | Credit(s) | Ref. |
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1999 | In Too Deep | Loretta | Actress | [1] |
2002 | Chicago | Mona | Actress | [40] |
2003 | Volcano High | Jade | Voice Actress | [41] |
The Blues | Herself ‡ | Appearance | [42] | |
2004 | Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights | Lola Martinez | Actress | [43] |
Shall We Dance? | Vern's Fiancée | Actress | [44] | |
Freestyle With Brian Friedman | Herself‡ | Appearance | ||
2005 | Cursed | Jenny Tate | Actress | [17] |
2007 | The Metrosexual | Jessica | Actress | [25][45] |
2008 | Cover | Cynda | Actress | [46] |
Love For Sale | Keiley | Actress | [47] | |
2009 | Bottleworld | Bree | Actress | [48] |
2010 | The Penthouse | Mitra | Actress | [29] |
2011 | The Heart Specialist | Valerie | Actress | [49] |
2012 | Sunset Strip | Herself ‡ | Appearance | [50] |
2014 | Bermuda Tentacles | Lt. Plummer | Actress | [30] |
2017 | Vegan Roundtable[A] | Herself‡ | Appearance | [51] |
2018 | Changing the Game[B] | Herself‡ | [52] | |
2019 | Slice of Life:The Future of Food | Herself‡ | [53] | |
2021 | Lazarus | Flora | Actress | [31] |
They're Trying To Kill Us
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Herself‡ | Appearance | [54] | |
My Favorite Christmas Melody | Abby | Actress | [32] | |
2023 | House Party | Herself† | Actress | [55] |
Short films
Year | Title | Role | Medium | Notes | Ref. |
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2024 | Voices of Hope — Words of Wisdom by Dr. Jane Goodall | Herself | Theatrical |
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[56] |
Theatrical plays
Year | Title | Role | Playwright | Stage | Ref. |
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2008 | Chicago[C] | Velma Kelly | Ambassador Theatre | [57] |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Episode | Notes | Ref. |
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1999 | Sister, Sister | Herself | "FreakNik" | Guest Appearance | [58] |
All That | "All That Live!" (100th Episode) | Host | [59] | ||
Figure It Out | "Tickled Lizard with Feather to Win Race/Won Best Trick with Snoring Dog" | Panelist | [60] | ||
FANatic | "Mya/Mary J. Blige" | Appearance | |||
2001 | 2GE+HER: The Series | Herself | "Lyrics" | Guest Appearance | [61] |
Making the Video | "Lady Marmalade" | Appearance | [62] | ||
2002 | Haunted | Voodoo Priest | "Abby" | Actress | [63] |
VH-1 Behind the Movie | Herself | "Chicago" | Appearance | [64] | |
2003 | Punk'd | Herself | "Mya/Katie Holmes/Tracy Morgan" | Appearance | [65] |
MADtv | Season 9, Episode 9 | Guest Appearance | [66] | ||
Making the Video | "My Love Is Like...Wo" | Appearance | [67] | ||
Access Granted | "Fallen" | [68] | |||
2004 | 1-800-Missing | Kira | "Pop Star" | Actress | [69] |
Beat Seeker | Herself | Season 2, Episode 16 | Appearance | [70] | |
2005 | NCIS | Samantha "Jade" King | "Pop Life" | Actress | [71] |
2006 | Love Monkey | Herself | "Coming Out" | Guest Appearance | [72] |
TV Land's Top Ten | Herself | "Top Ten Musical Moments" | Appearance | [73] | |
2007 | Yo Gabba Gabba! | Herself | "Friends" | Guest Appearance | [74] |
2008 | Secret Talents of the Stars | Herself | "Pilot" | Contestant | [75] |
2009 | Dancing with the Stars | Herself | Season 9
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[76] | |
Cubed | Season 1, Episode 4 | Appearance | [77] | ||
2010 | The Real Housewives of D.C. | Herself | "Welcome to the District" | Guest Appearance | [78] |
Biography | P!nk | Appearance | [79] | ||
2011 | WWE Raw | Herself | "The Rock's Birthday Bash" | Special Guest | [80] |
2017 | Display | Herself | "Display 309" | Appearance | [81] |
2018 | Do or Dare | Herself | "T.I. Vs Mya" | Contestant | [82] |
Gods of Medicine | Jackie Garrett | Heaven Can Wait... | Actress | [83] | |
5th Ward The Series | Mina Kennedy | 2 Seasons | Actress | [84] | |
2019 | Girls Cruise | Herself | 1 Season | Appearance | [85] |
2022 | Shark Tank | Herself | Candi |
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[86] |
2025 | Sistas | Recurring role (Season 8) | Actress |
Commercials
Year | Company | Promoting | Title | Theme song(s) | Region | Ref. |
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1999 | MTV | Music videos | "Keep It Real" | — | International | [87][88] |
2003 | The Coca-Cola Company | Soft drink beverage | "Coca-Cola...Real" | "Compared to What" | [89] | |
Gap | Clothing | "Fit to feel groovy—GapStretch—the new pants" | "Feelin' Groovy" | [90] | ||
Pantene | Pro-voice contest | — | — | [91][92] | ||
2005 | Motorola | Motorola rokr
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"Phone Booth" | "Hung Up" | [93] | |
2011 | NBC Universal[D]
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Bravo | "Fashion By Bravo" | "Fabulous Life" | [94] | |
2013 | Ford Motor Company[E] | Ford Focus | — | "Break Your Neck" | [95] |
Video game
Year | Title | Role | Credit(s) | Ref. |
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2004 | James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing | Mya Starling | Voice Actress | [96] |
See also
Notes
- A A short video documentary where Waka Flocka Flame, Russell Simmons and Mya discuss why they decided to adopt a vegan lifestyle.
- B A short video documentary with multiple female celebrities discussing the importance of vegan fashion.
- C Due to unfortunate circumstances, Mya had to postpone her Broadway debut after she incurred a broken foot. Her stint was to began May 12, 2008 to July 13, 2008 at the Ambassador theatre.[97]
- D NBC Universal licensed "Fabulous Life" to promote their Fashion By Bravo campaign.
- E The Ford Motor Company licensed "Break Your Neck" to promote its 2013 Ford Focus.
References
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- ^ a b c "Mya Signs On For 'Chicago'". Billboard. November 28, 2001. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ a b Ritter, Rachael (March 14, 2003). "Mya discusses Oscar-nominated 'Chicago'". The Maroon. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Chicago Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "The 8th Critics' Choice Movie Awards Winners and Nominees". BFCA. Archived from the original on April 14, 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "The 9th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards". SAG. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Mya: Flight Of The Swan". Mya Mya. Archived from the original on June 18, 2003. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ Cohen, Angel (March 3, 2004). "Uh-Oh! Mya Gets Dirty". TV Guide. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ Holden, Stephen (October 15, 2004). "He's a Fool for Dancing. Despite the Briefcase". The New York Times.
- ^ "Shall We Dance (2004)". Box Office Mojo. February 24, 2005. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Shall We Dance Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Craven adds 4 thesps for 'Cursed' reshoot". Variety. December 1, 2003. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "Cursed Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Cursed (2005)". Box Office Mojo. May 13, 2005. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Mya, Ashanti, Foxx Snag MTV Movie Noms". Billboard. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ a b Scheck, Frank. "The Heart Specialist -- Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter.
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- ^ "Dancing With The Stars Recap: Mya Turns The Beat Around". MTV. November 10, 2009. Archived from the original on July 25, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- Rap Up. November 21, 2009. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Singer Mya Talks About Her New Show, '5th Ward'". Ebony. March 2, 2018. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "VH1 Orders 'Girls Cruise' Reality Series Starring & Executive Produced By Lil' Kim For July Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. June 10, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Mya To Take Role In 'Chicago' Movie". MTV. November 21, 2001. Archived from the original on August 8, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "Pop stars pop 'Volcano'". Variety. December 3, 2003. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "Mya In T.V. Movie". Mya Mya. Archived from the original on August 10, 2003. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "dirty dancing: havana nights an interview with mya". blackfilm. February 3, 2004. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- Popmatters. February 2, 2005. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "Oh, Mio, Mya". Out. July 31, 2007. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- The Los Angeles Times. February 22, 2008. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "Love for Sale (2008)". The A.V. Club. October 21, 2008. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "Film Description : Bottleworld : Bahamas International Film Festival". Bahamas Local. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "Mya Talks 'The Heart Specialist,' Awkward Sex Scene, and Future Movie Roles". Rolling Out. November 11, 2011. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "Slash, Billy Corgan Take a Ride Down 'Sunset Strip'". Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ Penrose, Nerisha (August 22, 2017). "Waka Flocka Flame, Mya & Russell Simmons Discuss Their Vegan Lifestyles in New PETA Video". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- PETA. November 11, 2018. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Slice of Life: The Future of Food Documentary (2019)". The A.V. Club. August 23, 2019. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- The Source. June 23, 2020. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
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- ^ "Jane Goodall Celebrates Turning 90 with a Message About Animals: 'The Gift I Want to Give'". People. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
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- ^ "Tickled Lizard with Feather to Win Race/Won Best Trick with Snoring Dog". IMDB. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Lyrics". IMDB. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Lady Marmelade". IMDB. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Abby". IMDB. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Chicago". IMDB. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Punk'd - Season 2 Episode 3: Mya, Katie Holmes, Tracy Morgan". Metacritic. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Episode #9.9". IMDB. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
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- ^ "Pop Star". IMDB. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Episode #2.16". IMDB. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "NCIS - Season 2, Episode 16: Pop Life". TV.com. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Coming Out". IMDB. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Top Ten Musical Moments". IMDB. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Who Let These Questionable Artists On Kid's Television?". VH1. Archived from the original on July 23, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
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- Rap-Up. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Episode #1.4". IMDB. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Welcome to the District". IMDB. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Pink". IMDB. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Platinum Recording Artist Mya Sings Happy Birthday To The Rock Live On WWE Raw Lookin Extra Fine!". WorldStarHipHop. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Display 309". IMDB. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "T.I. vs. Mýa". IMDB. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Heaven Can Wait..." IMDB. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Watch The Exclusive Trailer For Houston-Set Series, 'Fifth Ward,' Starring Mya And Carl Anthony Payne". Shadow and Act. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ Scott, Sydney (February 27, 2019). "Lil Kim, Mya, And Chilli Spotted In Barbados Filming New Vh1 Project 'Girls Crew". Essence. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
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- ^ "Mya - MTV - Keep It Real (1999)". Retrieved July 25, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ Harrington, Richard (April 25, 1999). "Mya's High Rise". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
In a brightly lit working-class bar in this otherwise gray Jersey town, fledgling pop star Mya is getting a beatdown. Of course, it's not for real: She's surrounded by her fellow cast members and a crew, filming a promo for MTV.
- ^ Weaver, Jane (January 9, 2003). "Coke gets 'real' with celebrities". NBC News. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- Ad Week. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Pantene Pro-Voice Commercial (2003)". Retrieved July 25, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Mya Is the Face of Pro-Voice!". Mya Mya. Archived from the original on August 10, 2003. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- Brand Republic. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "MYA FABULOUS LIFE FASHION BY BRAVO COMMERCIAL". Retrieved July 27, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "MYA Ford commercial 2013 "Break ur Neck"". Retrieved July 27, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ D., Spence (December 5, 2003). "Mya Interview: Everything Or Nothing". IGN. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (April 29, 2008). "Grammy Winner Mya Breaks Foot; Broadway Debut Postponed". Playbill. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
External links
- Official website
- Mýa at IMDb
- Mya at AllMovie