Mýa Marie Harrison, popularly known as Mýa, is an award-winning recording artist, songwriter, and actress. She has released several studio albums, including Mýa, Fear of Flying, and Smoove Jones. She has also appeared in several films, such as Shall We Dance and Cursed. Over the course of her career, she has won several awards which include a Grammy for her rendition of the hit song Lady Marmalade. She experiments with several different genres of music, such as jazz, rap, techno, and rock. Though some critics have criticized her voice, calling it weak and thin, she has also been complimented by Billboard for having a smooth, sensitive, and angelic tone. She has been inspired by several well-known stars, such as Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Prince, and Madonna. She has cited Lena Horne, a singer, dancer, and actress, and Lizza Minnelli, an actress and singer, as her role models. Apart from singing and acting, Mýa has endorsed several brands including Coca-Cola, Gap, and Iceberg. She is also known for her charitable works. She created The Mýa Arts & Tech Foundation to provide opportunities to disadvantaged youths. She also supports LGBTQ rights and contributes towards animal welfare.