Myra (singer)

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Myra
Birth nameMayra Ambriz
Born (1986-05-21) May 21, 1986 (age 38)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Origin Burbank, California, U.S.
Genres Pop
Occupation(s)Pop singer
Years active1997–present
Labels

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 .

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Career

In 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

In 2011, Myra had a daughter and attended college. [2]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
US
Heat

[9]
Mensajera del Amór
  • Released: August 1, 1997
  • Label: Briza Promotions
-
Myra 47
Milagros [2] -

Extended plays

Title

Details

Introducing Myra
  • Released: 2001
  • Label: Buena Vista
The Myra Movement: The EP
  • Released: 2016
  • Label: Self-released

Singles

As lead artist

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
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"
TitleYearAlbum
"Rescue Me"
(Rey y Kaye featuring Myra)
2020Non-album single

Other appearances

TitleYearOther 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)2002School'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"2007Veze SkanteLa Costa Nuestra
"Get On Your Way"Sporty Loco
"Confessing My Love"2008Mal HabladoBad Mouth

Music videos

TitleYearDirector
"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

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