Mýa: definition of the multi-hyphenate entertainer. Since releasing her eponymous debut album Mýa in 1998 at the age of 18, Mya has become a staple in the pop cultural zeitgeist across genres, platforms, and mediums, around the world. Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and producer Mya is globally recognized and celebrated as a musician and true artist. As a Screen Actors Guild award winning actress, Mya has made herself an indelible talent across film, television, Broadway, and gaming. Mya Marie Harrison’s resume is a reflection of the unique and authentic artistry that has maintained a career spanning 25 diverse, exciting and empowering years as the portrait of a true artist and business woman. Mya’s alluring talent echoes around the globe and across decades as a beloved singer, actress, dancer, choreographer, model, philanthropist, activist, and entrepreneur. In 2023, Mya marks her 25th anniversary in the entertainment industry. Mya’s musical journey began in 1998 with the release of her self-titled debut album, which went double platinum and produced hit singles such as “It’s All About Me,” with Sisqo, “Movin On,” and “My First Night With You.” Notable collaborations also catapulted Mya as a cross-genre staple with features on the iconic “Ghetto Supastar” with Pras & ODB, “Girls Dem Suga” with Beenie Man and “Take Me There,” with Blackstreet. Her second album, Fear of Flying, released in 2000, also went double platinum and featured the popular hits “Case of the Ex,” “Free,” and “Best of Me.”
In addition to her music career, Mya has made notable acting appearances on screen and stage, including the Oscar winning film “Chicago,” Wes Craven’s “Cursed,” various Miramax films “Dirty Dancing II: Havana Nights” and “Shall We dance” and most recently, 2023’s “House Party.” Mya has also appeared on television shows such as NCIS, VH1’s “Girl’s Cruise,” Lifetime TV’s Christmas film “My Favorite Christmas Melody”, UMC’s “5th Ward,” Tubi’s “Lazarus,” The Documentary “They’re Trying to Kill Us,” EA’s “James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing,” ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” Nickelodeon’s “Yo Gabba Gabba!” and more. In 2022, Mya made a surprise appearance with Christina Aguilera for a “Lady Marmalade” reunion at LA PRIDE with Kim Petras, Paris Hilton and the Broadway cast of Moulin Rouge!, which garnered international press coverage and a record breaking resurgence in sales, streams and catalog marketing. Mya has maintained commercial and critical success by staying connected with her global fan base using emerging technologies and touring the globe with recent highlights including Live Nation’s “Femme it Forward” Tour and International LGBTQ+ Pride Festivals.
Mya’s philanthropic endeavors include serving as a spokesperson for various organizations, including being the first US Ambassador for World Animal Protection, The Humane Society, North Shore Animal League, PETA, NOH8 Campaign, Susan G. Komen’s Stop Breast Cancer for Life, GLAAD, Save The Music, Rock the Vote, NAACP, (RED), MusiCares and her very own, Mya Arts & Tech Foundation, founded in 2005. She has also been involved in various brand partnerships with companies such as Coca-Cola, Pantene, Escada, Motorola, Microsoft, Dell, Apple Music, Verizon, Macy’s, Cover Girl, Chevrolet, TikTok, IMG, Heatherette, Kohl’s, EA, Meta, BMF, and more. Mya has secured high profile sync and licensing placements with major media outlets such as NBCUniversal, Bravo, Ford, Lifetime, HBO, CBS, ABC, Paramount/Viacom, Fox, and others. Mya is also an active voice in the Vegan community, and advocate for clean, compassionate eating, living and wellness.
As Mya prepares to release her next studio projects, she continues to tour globally and captivate audiences with her live performances. Her impact on the entertainment and music industry is undeniable, and she shows no signs of slowing down. On February 14, 2023, Mya celebrated 25 years in the music industry as a Grammy Award-winning artist, respected singer, songwriter, producer, musician, dancer, choreographer, actress, activist, and philanthropist. With all her noted accomplishments, Mya is, in her own words, “just getting started with the best yet to come.”
