Biography

Born and raised in Houston, TX, Neyla has always had a knack for performing. From doing talent shows with friends in grade school to competing in dance and gymnastics throughout the rest of her schooling career. It was in high school that she discovered her love for media, then moving on to The University of Texas at Austin, where she was the co-host of a Texas Student Television show, and later interned at KTMD Telemundo and MEGA101FM. After graduating she went on to be a floor director and producer for KHOU's Great Day Houston. It was there that she decided to pursue acting. In her short acting career, she has done countless of national and regional commercials along with print ads, including, WholeFoods, Ford, Academy, and many more. She has also landed a role on "Murder Made Me Famous" and the short "These Colors Don't Run", that was featured in several film festivals across the country and is currently featured on HBO. When not acting, Neyla enjoys traveling, eating at local gems, and enjoying the outdoors.
- IMDb mini biography by: Neyla Cantu