Mya filmography

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Mya filmography
Feature films18
Theatrical plays1
Television30
Commercials5
Video game1

American recording artist and entertainer

feature films (eleven an actress), seven documentaries, thirty television episodes, one theatrical play, and featured or appeared in five commercials
.

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

Screen Actors Guild Award.[8][9]

In 2004, Mya had two minor roles–

paso doble, the waltz, the tango and the cha-cha choreographed by choreographer JoAnn Jansen.[13] Released Fall 2004, Shall We Dance? was a box office hit, however received generally mixed reviews.[14][15][16]

In February 2005, after going through

horror comedy, Mya co-starred as Jenny Tate, a socialite and best friend to Shannon Elizabeth's character Becky Morton.[17] Excited to work with Wes Craven, during filming and as a suggestion to him, Mya was able to improv her character's big chase scene. When released Cursed tanked at the box office and received overwhelmingly negative reviews.[18][19] Despite the film's overall box office performance, Mya earned a Best Frightened Performance nomination at 2005 MTV Movie Awards.[20]

The following year in 2006, she co-starred in the

limited theatrical release.[21] Still fairly new to acting, in 2006 as well, Mya was honored with the Crossover Award (singer to actor) at the Palm Beach International Film Festival.[23]

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

direct-to-dvd romantic comedy Love For Sale. Starring opposite Jackie Long and Jason Weaver, Mya played Kiely, a college student in a bad relationship. Love For Sale was released on DVD
October 21, 2008.

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

love interest for actor Tosin Cole's character Damon.[33][34] House Party received largely mixed reviews.[35]

Aside from film appearances, Mya made television appearances as well. In 2004 and 2005, she guest starred on television series

Feature films

Key
Indicates a cameo appearance
Indicates a documentary appearance
Mya film appearances
Year Title Role Credit(s) Ref.
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
Herself‡ Appearance [54]
My Favorite Christmas Melody Abby Actress [32]
2023 House Party Herself† Actress [55]

Short films

Mya short film work
Year Title Role Medium Notes Ref.
2024 Voices of Hope — Words of Wisdom by Dr. Jane Goodall Herself Theatrical
  • Appearance
  • Narrator
[56]

Theatrical plays

Mya stage work
Year Title Role Playwright Stage Ref.
2008 Chicago[C] Velma Kelly Ambassador Theatre [57]

Television

Mya television appearances
Year Title Role Episode Notes Ref.
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
[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
  • Guest Appearance
  • Helper
[86]
2025 Sistas Recurring role (Season 8) Actress

Commercials

Mya in commercials
Year Company Promoting Title Theme song(s) Region Ref.
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
"Phone Booth" "Hung Up" [93]
2011
NBC Universal[D]
Bravo "Fashion By Bravo" "Fabulous Life" [94]
2013 Ford Motor Company[E] Ford Focus "Break Your Neck" [95]

Video game

Mya video game appearance
Year Title Role Credit(s) Ref.
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.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Dancing with the Stars (US) runner up
Season 9 (Fall 2009 with Dmitry Chaplin
)
Succeeded by