Mayra Ambriz (born May 21, 1986), known under the mononym Myra, is an American singer of Mexican descent. She is the first Latina artist to sign with

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and

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. She is best known for her 2001 singles "

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" for '' Recess: School's Out'' and "

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" for the film ''

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Career

Myra began singing at age nine; her first album was the mariachi album ''

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'', released by Briaz Promotions in 1997. At the time of its release, she was known as Mayra Caról. In May 2000, Myra signed with Walt Disney Records. Her first single was "Magic Carpet Ride", which was released May 23, 2000, as a part of the ''La Vida Mickey'' album. Myra rose to prominence in 2001 for a recording a cover of

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's "

" for the soundtrack to the 2001 film '' Recess: School's Out''. The song was the first single released from her self-titled album ''

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'' which was released on June 26, 2001. The second single from the album, "

", was also featured in the film ''

''. Walden, producer of multi-platinum pop hits for Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Aretha Franklin, produced four songs for her first album. In October 2001, Myra made an appearance in the film ''

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'' as Chelsea. During this time, she toured with

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, opening for his 2000-2001 "Party" Tour. She was also a featured artist during the

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. In 2007, Myra was featured on the single, "Back To You" by

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per Veze Skante, that was included on the compilation album ''La Costa Nuestra''. The following year, Myra was featured as a guest artist on a track by another Chicano rapper, Mal Hablado.

Personal life

Myra had a daughter, Jadah, in 2011, and attended college.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

''† = Japan only'' ''† = Japan only''

Filmography

Awards

* The single "Miracles Happen (When You Believe)" received an award nomination for Outstanding Song in a Motion Picture Soundtrack at the

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s in 2002. * Myra won the award Female Singer of the Year at Premios Lo Nuestro Gay 2016, hosted by Dorys Presenta and Valeria Montero at Lido's Nightclub in San Jose, California.

External links

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Myra 1986 births Living people American child singers American women pop singers American female dancers American dancers American people of Mexican descent Walt Disney Records artists 21st-century American women singers 21st-century American singers