Myra (singer)
Myra | |
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| Birth name | Mayra Caról Ambriz Quintana |
| Also known as | Myra |
| Born | May 21, 1986 Los Angeles, California |
| Origin | Burbank, California |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, dancer, choreographer |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Briaz Promotions, Buena Vista Records Hollywood Records Avex Trax Southern Signal Records BH Records (current) |
| Website | www.myrasparkles.com |
Mayra Caról Ambriz Quintana (born May 21, 1986 in Los Angeles, California), better known under the mononym Myra is an American singer, dancer and choreographer of Mexican descent. She is the first Latina artist to have been signed to Hollywood Records, Walt Disney Records, and Avex Trax.[1][2] She is best known for her 2001 singles, "Dancing in the Street" for Recess: School's Out and "Miracles Happen (When You Believe)" for the film The Princess Diaries.
Career
Myra's first album released was the Mariachi album Mensajera del Amór[3], released by Briaz Promotions in 1997. At the time of its release, Myra was then known as Mayra Caról.
Myra rose to prominence in 2001 after being signed to Hollywood Records and recording a cover of Martha and the Vandellas's "Dancing in the Street" for the soundtrack to the 2001 film Recess: School's Out. The song was the first single released from her self-titled album Myra which was released on June 8, 2001.[4] The second single from the album, "Miracles Happen (When You Believe)" was also featured in the film The Princess Diaries,[5] and received a 2002 ALMA Award nomination for Outstanding Song in a Motion Picture Soundtrack.[6] A re-recorded Spanish version of the album titled Milagros was released on October 16, 2001.
In October 2001, Myra made an appearance in the film Max Keeble's Big Move as Chelsea, Max Keeble's (Alex D. Linz) love interest. During this time, she toured with Aaron Carter, opening for his 2000-2001 "Party" Tour.[7]" She was also a featured artist during the Radio Disney Live! 2001 World Tour.[8][9]
In 2007, Myra was featured on the single, "Back To You" by Chicano Rapper, Veze Skante that was included on the compilation album, La Costa Nuestra.[10] The single saw commercial success within the Chicano community and was accompanied by a music video which was heavily rotated on MTV Tr3s's Mi TRL. The following year, Myra was featured as a guest artist on another Chicano Rapper, Mal Hablado. The single saw no commercial success.
In October 2016, Myra was the headlining musical guest for Modesto's Annual Pride in the Park Festival in Modesto, CA, and re-visited the town in December for a Christmas special at Urbano California Bistro & Nightclub accompanied by Mexican singer, Iván Calvillo and hosted by David Soria (as his drag persona, Sasha Devaroe) to benefit and raise awareness for the Modesto-based Fallen Angels Guidance Foundation, which helps displaced and homeless LGBT youths.[11] Along with Christmas classics, Myra sang cover songs by the late Tejano singer, Selena Quintanilla and Regional Mexican singer Jenni Rivera. She also sang a rendition of Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" from the film, The Bodyguard.
Personal life
On October 9, 2017, Myra marked herself as "safe" at 11:06AM PST during The Tubbs Fire in Santa Rosa, California, Sonoma County on the Facebook Safety Check, a feature managed by social networking company Facebook.[10] Myra stated in her comments that she and six-year old daughter, Jadah[11] were staying indoors until protective face masks have arrived.
On October 25, 2017, a post on Myra's Official Facebook listed resources where donations would be accepted in person as well as online to help aid the victims, as well as the Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority, Napa County Fire Department, Lake County Fire and Rescue, Santa Rosa Fire Department, and The Redwood Credit Union North Bay Fire Recovery Fund. She also posted a photograph of firefighters in front of the wildfire asking for prayers for her hometown Santa Rosa and the surrounding towns on her official Instagram account.
On January 18, 2018, Myra was a guest on the radio podcast "KBBF Radio: Líderes del Futuro"[12] where she spoke to the radio hosts about how she was discovered, and still experiencing poverty despite touring and being presented with all types of "amazing opportunities." She also spoke about completing her education, becoming a nurse, and raising her daughter Jadah as a single mother.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Mensajera del Amór |
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| Myra |
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| Milagros |
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Extended Plays
| Title | Album details |
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| Introducing Myra |
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| Singles | ||
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| Song | Album | Label |
| "Dancing in the Street" | Myra | Buena Vista Records |
| "Miracles Happen (When You Believe)" | Myra | Buena Vista Records |
| "Hanging Up on You" | Radio Disney Mighty Music CD | Buena Vista Records |
| "Siempre Hay Milagros" | Milagros | Hollywood Records |
| "Bailando en La Ciudad" | Milagros | Hollywood Records |
| "Lie, Lie, Lie" † | Myra/Myra+more | Avex Trax |
| "Step Into The Light" † | Myra+more | Avex Trax |
| "You're The Dream" † | Myra+more | Avex Trax |
| "Get on Your Way" | La Costa Nuestra | Machete Music |
† = Japan Only
| Music Videos | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Song | Album | Director | Choreography |
| "Dancing in the Street" | Myra | Scott Marshall | Darrin Henson |
| "Miracles Happen (When You Believe)" | Myra | Scott Marshall | Darrin Henson |
| "Lie, Lie, Lie" † | Myra/Myra+more | Avex Trax | |
| "Step Into The Light" † | Myra/Myra+more | Avex Trax | |
| "Back to You" | La Costa Nuestra | Jessy Terrero | |
† = Japan Only
| Featured Artist | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Song | Artist | Album | Label | Year |
| "Back to You" | Veze Skante | La Costa Nuestra | Machete Music | 2007 |
| "Confessing My Love" | Mal Hablado | Bad Mouth | Thump Records | 2008 |
| "Gol!" | Ricky Luna | Single | Signal Flow Music, Inc | 2010 |
| "Vibin'" | Rey y Kaye | Single | Hit Box Music | 2017 |
| Original Soundtracks | ||
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| Album | Song(s) | Release Date |
| The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea | "Parte de El (Part of Your World) | September 19, 2000 |
| 102 Dalmatians | "Puppy Love" | November 7, 2000 |
| Recess: School's Out | "Dancing in the Street" | January 13, 2001 |
| Pokémon the Johto Journeys: Música Original de la Serie de TV, Vol. 2 | "Pikachu, Eres Tú" | January 23, 2001 |
| The Princess Diaries | "Miracles Happen (When You Believe)" | July 24, 2001 |
| Max Keeble's Big Move | "Girls Like Boyz" | October 5, 2001 |
| Compilation Sets | ||
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| Album | Song(s) | Release Date |
| La Vida Mickey | "Magic Carpet Ride" | May 9, 2000 |
| Mickey's Dance Party | "Mickey's Got The Beat (Dancing In The Street)" | August 28, 2001 |
| School's Out!: Christmas | "Christmas Isn't Christmas (Since You Said Goodbye)"
"One Small Voice (feat. Taylor Momsen & Camille Winbush) "Very First Christmas Love" |
August 29, 2002 |
| Radio Disney Holiday Jams | "Frosty the Snowman" | December 8, 2002 |
| La Costa Nuestra | "Get on Your Way"
"Back to You" (Veze Skante feat. Myra) |
October 30, 2007 |
Filmography
| Film Roles | |||
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| Year | Title | Role | Production Company |
| 2001 | Max Keeble's Big Move | Chelsea | Walt Disney Pictures
Karz Entertainment |
| Television Appearances | |||
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2001 | Disney's Hot Summer Jams | Herself | Live performance |
| 2001 | Regis & Kelly | Herself | Interview & live performance of "Miracles Happen (When you Believe) |
| 2001 | Port Charles (episode: A Reason to Celebrate) | Herself | Performance of "Miracles Happen (When you Believe)" |
| 2002 | Don Francisco Presenta: Sábdo Gigante | Herself | Interview & live performance of "Siempre Hay Milagros" |
| 2002 | Univision: Navidad en Walt Disney World | Herself | Live performance of "Siempre Hay Milagros" |
| 2012 | La Academia | Herself | Interview & Audition |
Awards
- The single "Miracles Happen (When You Believe)" received an award nomination for Outstanding Song in a Motion Picture Soundtrack by the ALMA Awards in 2002
- Myra won the award Female Singer of the Year by Premios Lo Nuestro Gay 2016, hosted by Dorys Presenta and Valeria Montero at Lido's Nightclub in San José, CA.
Performances
| Limited Too: Passion for Fashion Summer Tour | ||
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| Date | City | Venue |
| August 11, 2001 | New York | Roseland Ballroom |
| Radio Disney Live! 2001 World Tour | ||
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| Date | City | Venue |
| September 29, 2001 | Atlanta | HiFi Buys Amphitheatre |
| October 7, 2001 | Mountain View | Shoreline Amphitheatre |
| October 13, 2001 | Irvine | Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre |
| Modesto's International Heritage Festival | ||
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| Date | City | Venue |
| October 4, 2003 | Modesto | Mancini Bowl |
External links
References
- ^ Inc, Nielsen Business Media (2000-06-24). Billboard:The International Newsweekly of Music, Video, and Home Entertainment: Disney's 1st Teen Signing, Myra, Is Aimed At An Older Audience. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.
{{cite book}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Disney Signs First Teen Pop Act Myra". MTV News. Retrieved 2017-10-15.
- ^ Sullivan, Patrick (August 19, 1999). "MetroActive Music | Five Artists". www.metroactive.com. Retrieved 2017-10-15.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Albums/DVD's - Jay Landers". Jay Landers. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
- ^ Inc, Nielsen Business Media; Taylor, Chuck (2001-07-14). Billboard:The International Newsweekly of Music, Video, and Home Entertainment: Singles. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.
{{cite book}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ G, Nasty (2007-10-05). "The Isle Of Deserted Pop Stars: Myra – Myra (2001)". The Isle Of Deserted Pop Stars. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
- ^ "Myra's Debut Album Set for June 26 on Buena Vista Records". Legacy Content - Laughing Place. 2001-06-21. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
- ^ "Aaron Carter To Headline Radio Disney Tour". MTV News. Retrieved 2017-10-15.
- ^ "The Official Myra Street Team". Geocities. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
- ^ "Crisis Response: The Tubbs Fire in Sonoma County". Facebook. Retrieved 2017-10-14.
- ^ "Before Selena, Demi, And Miley, There Was Myra — Disney's 'First Princess'". MTV News. Retrieved 2017-10-14.
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