Myra Molloy facts for kids

Maneepat Myra Molloy (มณีภัสสร มอลลอย), known as Myra, is a talented Thai-American actress, singer, and songwriter. She became famous after winning the first season of Thailand's Got Talent. Later, she was a Top 6 finalist on ABC's American show Rising Star.

Myra Molloy played the alternate role for Kim in the 2018-2019 touring show of Miss Saigon. She made her first appearance on Broadway as Eurydice in Hadestown on May 6, 2025. Myra also appeared in the 2021 movie He's All That.

Myra's Early Life and Music Journey

Myra Molloy was born and grew up in Bangkok, Thailand. Her mother is Thai, and her father is American. She has a younger sister named Nina. Myra often visited New York City when she was young. She loved The Phantom of the Opera and would even stand through the whole show. She still tries to see as many musicals as she can.

Myra started playing the violin at age 5, then switched to the viola. She was part of her school orchestra and choirs. At age 9, she became the first vocal scholar at Shrewsbury International School Bangkok.

Becoming a Star on Thailand's Got Talent

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” and “Think of Me”. Her performances made many people interested in classical music.

After winning the show in 2011, Myra often performed with the Siam Sinfonietta Orchestra and Bangkok Opera. She sings at big events, including film awards and celebrations for important people. She has also performed for major international companies.

Myra has sung in many countries, including Paris, China, Singapore, Thailand, and the United States. She can sing in different languages like English, Thai, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Latin. She enjoys singing classical, pop, musical theatre, and jazz music.

Acting Roles and More Music

In 2012, Myra got her first big acting role as young Reya in Reya the Musical. This show was very popular and sold out.

Myra placed sixth in Season 1 of Rising Star USA on August 17, 2014, when she was 16.

In 2016, Myra played the character Wish in HBO Asia’s series Halfworlds II. She also helped write and sang several songs for the show.

In November 2016, Myra was the speaking and singing voice of Moana in the Thai version of the Walt Disney Studios animated film. She returned to voice Moana again in the sequel, Moana 2, in 2024.

Myra graduated with top honors from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. She studied singing and songwriting and received a scholarship.

Myra was the alternate for Kim in the 2018-2019 US Broadway Tour of Miss Saigon. On TV, she played Mara Chamberlain on the Freeform series The Bold Type. She also played Quinn in the movie He's All That on Netflix.

On April 1, 2025, Myra made history. She became the first Thai person to play a main role in a Broadway musical. She plays Eurydice in the popular musical Hadestown at the Walter Kerr Theatre in New York. Myra started her performances on May 6, 2025.

Myra's Performances on Rising Star

Myra's Work

Movies and Television Shows

• The Winner Thailand's Got Talent (2011)
• Final 6 on ABC Network, USA Rising Star (2014)
• Moana (Thai version, voice role) (2016)
• Halfworlds II, an HBO Asia original series (2016)
• The Bold Type (2020)
• He's All That (2021)
• Moana 2 (Thai version, voice role) (2024)

Theater and Opera Performances

• 2006: Sang in the children's choir in the Bangkok Opera production of Ayodhya.
• 2012: Played Tiger in "A Boy and a Tiger".
• 2012: Played young Reya in Reya the Musical.
• 2016: Performed in "The 33 Gods", an opera.
• 2016: Played Lucy in the Bangkok show Dracula, Blood is Life.
• 2018-2019: Kim (alternate) in the Miss Saigon US national tour.
• 2025-present: Eurydice in Hadestown on Broadway.

Music Recordings

• 2011: Serment au Clair de Lune
• 2012: Why Can't I Dream from Reya The Musical
• 2014: Chandelier
• 2014: Your Song
• 2014: Stars
• 2014: Gravity
• 2014: Time to Say Goodbye
• 2015: Could It Be You
• 2016: Blood Is Life
• 2016: How Far I'll Go (Moana Thai Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
• 2024: Beyond, Beyond (End Credit Version), Beyond (Reprise), We Know The Way, We’re Back, What Could Be Better Than This? (from Moana 2 Thai Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Awards and Achievements

• 2014: Top 6 in America's ABC "Rising Star"
• 2011: Winner of the first season of Thailand's Got Talent
• 2008: First prize trophy from HRH The Thai Princess Future Park Junior Talent Award 2008
• 2008: Winner Dutchmill Kids Star Talent Contest 2008
• 2008: Winner Fairbairn Exhibition Scholarship (Shrewsbury International School)
• 2007: Winner Nescafe My Cup Fantasia 2
• 2006: Winner MIFA Singing Contest 2006 (at age 8)