Karla Mosley facts for kids
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Karla Mosley
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Mosley performs at a Hi-5 concert.
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Karla Cheatham Mosley
August 27, 1981 |
| Other names | Karla Mosley |
| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Partner(s) | John Rogers |
| Children | 2 |
Karla Cheatham Mosley (born August 27, 1981) is an American actress and singer. She became well-known for her role in the children's TV show Hi-5. She has also acted in many plays and had roles in other TV shows and films. She was a regular on the soap opera Guiding Light as Christina Boudreau and later as Maya Avant in The Bold and the Beautiful.
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Early Life and Education
Karla Cheatham Mosley grew up in Westchester County, New York. She studied at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. She also continued her studies in France at the Roy Hart Vocal Institute.
When she was younger, Mosley performed with Sugar Beats. This was a children's rock group created by Sherry Goffin Kondor. Sherry is the daughter of famous singer and writer Carole King.
Acting Career
Hi-5 (2003–2006)
In 2003, while still in college, Karla Mosley joined the American version of the Australian children's TV show Hi-5. She was the youngest member of the group. Her part of the show was called "Body Move." In this segment, she led viewers in fun stretching, exercising, and dancing. She often helped connect the different parts of the show. She also provided the voice for the character Chatterbox. In 2006, Mosley left Hi-5 to explore other acting opportunities.
Daytime TV Success (2008–Present)
From 2008 to 2009, Mosley appeared in the CBS soap opera Guiding Light. She played the character of Christina Boudreau, a medical student. Christina married Remy Boudreau, played by Lawrence Saint-Victor.
In 2013, Mosley joined another CBS soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. She played the character of Maya Avant, who was an actress. She also worked on a web series called Room 8 The Series. This series was with her The Bold and the Beautiful co-star Lawrence Saint-Victor. The web series was part of the storyline for The Bold and the Beautiful.
Mosley's character, Maya Avant, made history in 2015. She became the first bride on daytime television to have a unique story. She married Rick Forrester, played by Jacob Young. Mosley continued to appear on The Bold and the Beautiful until October 2020.
In April 2021, Mosley briefly took over a role on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. She played Amanda Sinclair for a short time. This was while the regular actress, Mishael Morgan, was recovering from eye surgery.
In 2024, it was announced that Mosley joined the cast of Beyond the Gates. This new soap opera premiered on CBS in February 2025. She plays the character Dani Dupree.
Other Acting Roles
Mosley has appeared in various other productions. In May 2020, she was in a Hallmark movie called "How to Train Your Husband". She also performs in many places in New York City. Sometimes she sings, and sometimes she acts.
In 2007, Mosley starred in the musical Dreamgirls in Houston, Texas. She also appeared in the children's off-Broadway show Max and Ruby from 2007 to 2008. She was also in the independent film Red Hook.
In 2008, Mosley starred in "Expatriate," an off-Broadway show. Critics praised her performance, especially her singing voice. She also had parts in TV shows like Law & Order and Gossip Girl. She appeared in Museum Pieces at the West End Theater in New York City.
In 2013, Mosley appeared in several episodes of Hart of Dixie. She also appeared in commercials for Abreva and Riders by Lee jeans. On November 18, 2014, Karla was a model on The Price Is Right. She also appeared in an episode of Battle Creek in April 2015.
In 2018, she played Nicole in the film How to Train Your Puppy/Husband.
Community Work
Karla Mosley is involved in many charity efforts. She is on the board of Covenant House. This organization helps young people who are experiencing homelessness. She is also an ambassador for the National Eating Disorders Association.
After Hurricane Katrina, Mosley helped organize a benefit concert with Hi-5. This concert raised money to help the victims of the hurricane. She also helped produce and performed in "Broadway for Obama." This was a concert during the 2008 presidential campaign. She also performed in other concerts that supported important causes.
Personal Life
Karla Mosley has one sister and two cats. She welcomed her first child with John Rogers on August 17, 2018.
See also
In Spanish: Karla Cheatham-Mosley para niños
