Biography

Mya Jeanette Taylor is an American actor/singer. She is a rising transgender woman in the entertainment business well known for her leading role in Sean Baker's film Tangerine (2015). Her career began its rise when the film became one of the biggest films at the 2015 Sundance Festival. It will be released by Magnolia Pictures on July 10th, 2015.
- IMDb mini biography by: Mya Taylor

First transgender person to win a major acting award. Received an Independent Spirit Award in the category of Best Supporting Female for Tangerine (2015).

When she's not acting, she works as a nurse in North Dakota.

Has been singing since she was 6 years old.

Her acting inspirations are Sandra Bullock, Viola Davis, and Mo'Nique.