Myra (singer)

Myra
Birth name Mayra Caról Ambriz Quintana
Also known as Myra
Born (1986-05-21) May 21, 1986
Los Angeles, California
Origin Burbank, California
Genres Pop
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, dancer, choreographer
Instruments Vocals
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
Mensajera del Amór
  • Released: August 1, 1997
  • Label: Briza Promotions
Myra
Milagros

Extended Plays

Title Album details
Introducing Myra
  • Released: 2001
  • Label: Buena Vista Records
Singles
Song Album Label
"Dancing in the Street" Myra Buena Vista Records
"Miracles Happen (When You Believe)" Myra Buena Vista Records

Avex Trax

"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
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
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
Year Title Role Production Company
2001 Max Keeble's Big Move Chelsea Walt Disney Pictures

Karz Entertainment

Buena Vista Pictures

Television Appearances
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
Date City Venue
August 11, 2001 New York Roseland Ballroom
Radio Disney Live! 2001 World Tour
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
Date City Venue
October 4, 2003 Modesto Mancini Bowl

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ "Disney Signs First Teen Pop Act Myra". MTV News. Retrieved 2017-10-15.
  3. ↑ Sullivan, Patrick (August 19, 1999). "MetroActive Music | Five Artists". www.metroactive.com. Retrieved 2017-10-15.
  4. ↑ "Albums/DVD's - Jay Landers". Jay Landers. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
  5. ↑ Inc, Nielsen Business Media; Taylor, Chuck (2001-07-14). Billboard:The International Newsweekly of Music, Video, and Home Entertainment: Singles. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.
  6. ↑ G, Nasty (2007-10-05). "The Isle Of Deserted Pop Stars: Myra – Myra (2001)". The Isle Of Deserted Pop Stars. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
  7. ↑ "Myra's Debut Album Set for June 26 on Buena Vista Records". Legacy Content - Laughing Place. 2001-06-21. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
  8. ↑ "Aaron Carter To Headline Radio Disney Tour". MTV News. Retrieved 2017-10-15.
  9. ↑ "The Official Myra Street Team". Geocities. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  10. ↑ "Crisis Response: The Tubbs Fire in Sonoma County". Facebook. Retrieved 2017-10-14.
  11. ↑ "Before Selena, Demi, And Miley, There Was Myra — Disney's 'First Princess'". MTV News. Retrieved 2017-10-14.
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