Mayra Ambriz (born May 21, 1986), known under the mononym Myra, is an American pop singer of a Mexican descent. She is the first Latina artist to sign with Hollywood Records and Walt Disney Records.[1] 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.
Myra | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Mayra Ambriz |
| Born | May 21, 1986 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Burbank, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation | Pop singer |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | |
Career
editIn 1997, at age 11, Myra released her first album Mensajera del Amór under the name Mayra Caról.[2]
In May 2000, Myra signed with Walt Disney Records.[3] Her first release under the label was "Magic Carpet Ride", which was released on May 23, 2000 as part of the La Vida Mickey compilation album.[3]
In 2001, Myra recorded 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 later included on her self-titled album Myra which was released on June 26, 2001.[4] The first single from the album, "Miracles Happen (When You Believe)", was also featured in the film The Princess Diaries.[5][2][6]
In October 2001, Myra made an appearance in the film Max Keeble's Big Move as Chelsea.[2] 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]
In 2007, Myra was featured on the single "Back to You" by Chicano rapper Veze Skante. The song was included on the compilation album La Costa Nuestra, which also included the Myra track "Get On Your Way". The following year, Myra was featured on "Confessing My Love" by Mal Hablado.
Personal life
editIn 2011, Myra had a daughter and attended college.[2]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Heat [9] | ||
| Mensajera del Amór |
|
- |
| Myra |
|
47 |
| Milagros[2] |
|
- |
Extended plays
edit| Title |
Details |
|---|---|
| Introducing Myra |
|
| The Myra Movement: The EP |
|
Singles
editAs lead artist
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS [10] | |||
| "Dancing in the Street" | 2001 | — | Recess: School's Out: Original Movie Soundtrack |
| "Miracles Happen (When You Believe)" | 88 | Myra and The Princess Diaries: Original Soundtrack | |
| "Siempre Hay Milagros" | — | Milagros | |
| "Lie, Lie, Lie" | 2002 | — | Myra |
| "Step into the Light" | — |
As featured artist
edit| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Rescue Me" (Rey y Kaye featuring Myra) |
2020 | Non-album single |
Other appearances
edit| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Magic Carpet Ride" | 2000 | - | La Vida Mickey |
| "Parte de El (Part of Your World)" | The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea | ||
| "Puppy Love" | 102 Dalmatians | ||
| "Pikachu, Eres Tú" | 2001 | Pokémon the Johto Journeys: Música Original de la Serie de TV, Vol. 2 | |
| "Mickey's Got The Beat" | Mickey's Dance Party | ||
| Christmas Isn't Christmas (Since You Said Goodbye) | 2002 | School's Out!: Christmas | |
| "Very First Christmas Love" | |||
| "One Small Voice" | Taylor Momsen and Camille Winbush | ||
| "Frosty the Snowman" | - | Radio Disney Holiday Jams | |
| "Back to You" | 2007 | Veze Skante | La Costa Nuestra |
| "Get On Your Way" | Sporty Loco | ||
| "Confessing My Love" | 2008 | Mal Hablado | Bad Mouth |
Music videos
edit| Title | Year | Director |
|---|---|---|
| "Dancing in the Street" | 2001 | Scott Marshall |
| "Miracles Happen (When You Believe)" | ||
| "Lie, Lie, Lie" | 2002 | |
| "Step into the Light" | ||
| "Back to You" | 2007 | Jessy Terrero |
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ McCormick, Moira (June 24, 2000). "Disney's 1st Teen Signing, Myra, is Aimed at an Older Audience". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 8, 128. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f Lakshmin, Deepa. "Before Selena, Demi, and Miley, There Was Myra — Disney's 'First Princess'". MTV News. Archived from the original on July 14, 2016. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
- ^ a b "Disney Signs First Teen Pop Act Myra". MTV News. May 19, 2000. Archived from the original on July 18, 2016. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
- ^ Moira, McCormick (July 14, 2001). "Child's Play". Billboard. p. 81.
- ^ Myra - CD Album Advance (CD). Beuna Vista Records. 2001. umcf-4465-2.
Denotes first single
- ^ Taylor, Chuck (July 14, 2001). "Billboard: The International Newsweekly of Music, Video, and Home Entertainment: Singles". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.
- ^ "Myra's Debut Album Set for June 26 on Buena Vista Records". Legacy Content - Laughing Place. June 21, 2001. Retrieved May 29, 2016.
- ^ "Aaron Carter to Headline Radio Disney Tour". MTV News. August 20, 2001. Archived from the original on October 8, 2014. Retrieved October 15, 2017.
- ^ "Heatseekers". Billboard. January 19, 2002.
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 198.