Myra Molloy facts for kids
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Myra Molloy
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มณีภัสสร มอลลอย
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| Birth name | Maneepat Myra Molloy |
| Born | September 18, 1997 Bangkok, Thailand |
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Myra Molloy, born Maneepat Myra Molloy on September 18, 1997, is a talented Thai-American actress, singer, and songwriter. When she was just 13 years old, Myra won the first season of Thailand's Got Talent. She impressed everyone with her amazing singing, mixing classical and Broadway songs. Later, at age 16, she became one of the Top 6 contestants on the American TV show Rising Star. Myra has also acted in big shows like Miss Saigon and the movie He's All That.
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Early Life and Music Journey
Myra grew up in Bangkok, Thailand, with her Thai mother and American father. She has a younger sister named Nina. From a young age, Myra often visited New York City. She loved musicals, especially The Phantom of the Opera. She would even stand through the whole show to watch it! Myra still tries to see every musical she can.
Myra started playing the violin when she was 5, and later switched to the viola. She was part of her school orchestra and choirs. At just 9 years old, Myra became the first vocal scholar at Shrewsbury International School Bangkok, which is a special award for talented singers.
Rising to Fame in Thailand
In 2011, when Myra was 13, she joined the first season of Thailand's Got Talent. During the competition, she sang famous songs like "Time to Say Goodbye," "Think of Me," and "Pie Jesu." Her performances were so good that they made more people in Thailand interested in Western classical music.
Since winning Thailand's Got Talent in 2011, Myra has performed a lot. She often sings with the Siam Sinfonietta Orchestra and Bangkok Opera. She also performs at big events, like the Thai National Film Awards and celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II's birthday. Myra has sung in many countries, including Paris, China, Singapore, Thailand, and the United States. She can sing in different languages, such as English, Thai, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Latin. She enjoys singing classical, pop, musical, and jazz songs.
In 2012, Myra got her first major role in a musical called Reya the Musical. She played the young Reya, and every show was sold out!
American Debut on Rising Star
In late 2012, Myra sang from the audience at a concert by famous music producer David Foster in Bangkok. Her clear voice impressed him so much that he invited her on stage to sing with tenor Fernando Varela. David Foster later invited Myra to perform with him in Malibu, California, in April 2013.
Myra then competed on the American TV show Rising Star in 2014. She made it to the Top 6 on August 17, 2014, when she was 16 years old.
| Stage | Song | Original artist | Result |
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| Audition Week 1 | "Time to Say Goodbye" | Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman | Safe (73% / 75%) |
| Duels Week 6 | "Gravity" (vs. Morgan Higgins) | Sara Bareilles | Safe (66% / 66%) |
| Top 13 Week 7 | "Stars" | Grace Potter and the Nocturnals | Safe (68% / 70%) |
| Top 8 Week 8 | "Your Song" | Elton John | Saved (46% / 55%) |
| Top 6 Week 9 | "Chandelier" | Sia | Eliminated (27% / 34%) |
Acting and Other Projects
In 2016, Myra played the character Wish in the HBO Asia series Halfworlds II. She also helped write and sang several songs for the show. That same year, Myra was the singing and speaking voice of Moana in the Thai version of the Walt Disney Studios animated movie.
Myra went on to graduate with top honors from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. She studied singing and songwriting and received a special scholarship.
In 2018-2019, Myra played Kim (alternate) in the US Broadway Tour of "Miss Saigon." In 2020, she appeared as Mara Chamberlain in the TV show "The Bold Type" on Freeform. In 2021, Myra played Quinn in the Netflix movie "He's All That."
Movies and Television Roles
- 2011: The Winner of Thailand's Got Talent
- 2014: Final 6 on Rising Star
- 2016: The Thai voice of Moana (Walt Disney Studios animated film)
- 2016: Wish in Halfworlds II (HBO Asia original series)
- 2020: Mara Chamberlain in The Bold Type
- 2021: Quinn in He's All That (Netflix feature film)
Theater and Opera Performances
- 2006: Sang in the children's choir for the Bangkok Opera production of Ayodhya.
- 2012: Played Tiger in "A Boy and a Tiger" at Impact Arena.
- 2012: Played the young Reya in Reya the Musical.
- 2016: Performed in "The 33 Gods," an opera.
- 2016: Played Lucy in the Bangkok theater production of "Dracula, Blood is Life."
- 2018-2019: Kim (alternate) in the Miss Saigon US national tour.
Recorded Music
Myra has recorded many songs throughout her career:
- 2011: Serment au Clair de Lune
- 2012: Why Can't I Dream from Reya The Musical
- 2014: Chandelier (Capitol Records, USA)
- 2014: Your Song (Capitol Records, USA)
- 2014: Stars (Capitol Records, USA)
- 2014: Gravity (Capitol Records, USA)
- 2014: Time to Say Goodbye (Capitol Records, USA)
- 2015: Could It Be You (Chillin' Groove Records)
- 2016: Blood Is Life (Ewing Entertainment)
- 2016: How Far I'll Go (Thai version) (Walt Disney Records)
Awards and Achievements
Myra has received several awards for her talent:
- 2014: Placed Top 6 in America's ABC "Rising Star"
- 2011: Winner of the first season of Thailand's Got Talent
- 2008: Won the first prize trophy from HRH The Thai Princess at the Future Park Junior Talent Award 2008
- 2008: Winner of the Dutchmill Kids Star Talent Contest 2008
- 2008: Won the Fairbairn Exhibition Scholarship (Shrewsbury International School)
- 2007: Winner of Nescafe My Cup Fantasia 2
- 2006: Winner of the MIFA Singing Contest 2006 (at age 8)
