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 | 1 |
Karla Cheatham Mosley (born August 27, 1981) is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles in TV shows like Hi-5, Guiding Light, and The Bold and the Beautiful. She has also performed in many plays and other TV shows and movies.
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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 young, Karla sang in a children's rock group called Sugar Beats. This group was created by Sherry Goffin Kondor. Sherry is the daughter of famous singer and writer Carole King. Karla sang popular songs like "Rockin' Robin" with the group.
Acting career
Joining Hi-5 (2003–2006)
In 2003, while still in college, Karla 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.
Karla often helped connect the different parts of the show. She performed her skits between other cast members' acts. She also provided the voice for a character named Chatterbox on the show. In 2006, Karla left Hi-5 to explore other acting opportunities.
Daytime TV success (2008–present)
From 2008 to 2009, Karla Mosley starred in the CBS soap opera Guiding Light. She played the role of Christina Boudreau. Christina was a pre-med student who married Remy Boudreau.
In 2013, Karla joined another CBS soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. She played the character of Maya Avant. Maya was an actress who had been in trouble before. Karla also worked on a web series called Room 8 The Series. She starred in it with her The Bold and the Beautiful co-star, Lawrence Saint-Victor. This web series was part of the main show's story.
Karla's character, Maya Avant, made history on TV. She became the first transgender bride on daytime television. Maya married Rick Forrester in 2015. Karla continued to appear on The Bold and the Beautiful in a recurring role until October 2020.
In April 2021, Karla briefly filled in on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. She played the role of Amanda Sinclair. This was while the regular actress, Mishael Morgan, was recovering from eye surgery.
In 2024, Karla joined the cast of a new show called Beyond the Gates. She will play a character named Dani Dupree. This new soap opera is set to start in early 2025 on CBS.
Other acting roles
Karla has appeared in many other projects. In May 2020, she was in a Hallmark movie called "How to Train Your Husband." She also performs in various places in New York City. Sometimes she sings, and sometimes she acts.
In 2007, Karla 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. Karla had a small part in the film Burn After Reading, which came out in 2008. She was also in an independent film called Red Hook.
In 2008, Karla received great reviews for her performance in an off-Broadway show called "Expatriate." Critics praised her amazing voice and acting. She also had parts in TV shows like Law & Order and Gossip Girl that year.
In 2013, Karla 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 2015. In 2018, she played Nicole in the movie How to Train Your Puppy/Husband.
Community involvement
Karla Mosley is involved with several charities. She is on the board of Covenant House. This organization helps young people who are homeless or have run away. She is also an ambassador for the National Eating Disorders Association.
After Hurricane Katrina, Karla helped organize a benefit concert with Hi-5. This concert raised money for the victims of the hurricane. She also helped produce and performed in "Broadway for Obama." This was a concert to support a presidential campaign in 2008. She has also performed in concerts that support marriage equality.
Personal life
Karla Mosley has one sister. She also has two cats. On August 17, 2018, Karla gave birth to her first child with her partner, John Rogers.
See also
In Spanish: Karla Cheatham-Mosley para niños
