Biography
Who is Mýa?
Early life and background
Mya Marie Harrison was born in Washington, D.C. She grew up in Prince George's County alongside her two younger brothers, Chaz and Nijel. Her father, Sherman Harrison, is a singer in the R&B group Jump Street, while her mother, Theresa, worked as an accountant.
As a child, she practiced ballet, jazz, and tap dance. She also took violin lessons starting in the fourth grade. Mýa attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland, before enrolling at the University of Maryland to study speech communications.
Music career beginnings
Her professional path started in television as a member of a dance group on BET's Teen Summit. After her father introduced her to A. Haqq Islam, the president of University Music, she secured a recording deal. This agreement included distribution through Interscope Records.
In 1998, she released her self-titled debut album, Mya. The project featured the top ten single It's All About Me with Sisqó. She also found success with the song Ghetto Supastar alongside Pras and Ol' Dirty Bastard, as well as the track Take Me There with Blackstreet and Mase.
Major musical achievements
Her second album, Fear of Flying, arrived in 2000 and reached number 15 on the Billboard 200. This record earned platinum certification from the RIAA. The single Case of the Ex became a big hit, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100.
In 2001, she recorded a cover of Lady Marmalade for the film Moulin Rouge! With Christina Aguilera, Pink, and Lil' Kim. This collaboration topped the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. Her third album, Moodring, was released in 2003 and achieved gold certification.
Acting and dance career
Mýa has performed in various movies, including her 1999 debut in the thriller In Too Deep. Other film credits include Chicago, Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, and House Party. She has also worked in television, Broadway, and gaming industries.
Beyond acting, she showed her dance skills on the ninth season of Dancing with the Stars, where she finished in second place. Throughout her career, she has sold 3.2 million albums in the United States and 20 million records globally.
Birthday and age
Mýa was born on October 10, 1979, which makes Mýa 47 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Mýa shares the date with 38 other famous people.
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