Samira Jade Mighty (born 16 November 1995) is an English television personality, actress and singer. Mighty began her career with appearances in West End theatre shows including Mamma Mia! and Dreamgirls, as well as an appearance in the 2017 film Beauty and the Beast. In 2018, she appeared in the fourth series of the ITV2 reality series Love Island, and has since competed on The X Factor: Celebrity. In 2022, Mighty began releasing music.
Samira Mighty | |
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 Mighty in 2019 | |
| Born | 16 November 1995 Greenwich, England |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
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| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
Early life
editSamira Jade Mighty[1] was born on 16 November[2] 1995 in Greenwich.[3] As a child, Mighty attended the Young Dancers Academy in West London.[4] She also trained at the Millennium Performing Arts College in Woolwich for three years, where she became trained in jazz, ballet, contemporary, tap and commercial dance styles, as well as singing and dancing.[5]
Career
editMighty began her career as a West End theatre performer, making appearances in Mamma Mia!, The Nutcracker[6] and Dreamgirls.[7] As well as her stage credits, she appeared in the 2017 film Beauty and the Beast.[8] In 2018, Mighty departed from her role as an ensemble member from Dreamgirls in order to appear on the fourth series of Love Island. Her abrupt departure from Dreamgirls led to reports that she was being sued by the production company of the show,[9][10] but Mighty later confirmed that her role was "easy to fill" since she was in the ensemble, and that an ex-cast member had filled the role.[11] She later walked from the series.[12] Months after her exit from Love Island, Mighty was announced as the host of the Facebook Watch game show, Confetti.[13]
In 2019, it was announced that Mighty would be competing in the ITV competition series The X Factor: Celebrity.[14] In the celebrity series, she was part of a group called No Love Lost, alongside fellow Love Island cast members Zara McDermott, Eyal Booker and Wes Nelson; Mighty acted as the lead singer of the group.[15] After being eliminated after the third live show, Mighty confirmed that she had left the group, and that she was working on her own music.[16] In July 2022, she released her debut single, a cover of "I Love Your Smile". She has also confirmed that more music would be released following the song.[17]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Beauty and the Beast | Debutante | Film |
| 2018 | Love Island | Herself | Contestant |
| 2018 | Love Island: Aftersun | Herself | Guest |
| 2018–2019 | Lorraine | Herself | Guest; 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Confetti | Host | Web series |
| 2018 | The Big Narstie Show | Herself | Guest |
| 2018 | Michael McIntyre's Big Show | Herself | Guest |
| 2019 | Chicken Shop Date | Herself | Guest |
| 2019 | CelebAbility | Herself | Guest |
| 2019 | The X Factor: Celebrity | Herself | Contestant |
| 2019 | This Morning | Herself | Guest |
| 2020 | Celebrity Karaoke Club | Herself | Contestant |
| 2025 | Bambi: The Reckoning | Harriet | Post-production[18] |
Discography
editExtended plays
edit| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Dancefloor & Drama - Vol 1. |
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Singles
edit| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "I Love Your Smile"[17] (with W.D.C) |
2022 | non album single |
| "Like This, Like That" | 2023 | Dancefloor & Drama - Vol 1. |
| "That's Not What My Friends Say" | ||
| "Envy Me" | ||
| "Toxic" | ||
| "Good at Goodbyes" |
References
edit- ^ "Oyster runs out today , saddest thing". www.instagram.com. 30 September 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ Mighty, Samira [@MightySamira] (16 October 2019). "It's my birthday in a month today .... just sayin" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "2020 Christmas special". Hey Tracey. 16 December 2020. ITV2.
- ^ "Achievements/Alumni". West London School of Dance. Archived from the original on 26 October 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ^ "Samira Mighty in the West End: Love Island and Dream Girls star's secret singing YouTube channel". Heart. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ^ "Samira Mighty". Intertalent Rights Group. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ^ "Love Island contestant Samira Mighty 'being sued' for quitting job days before joining show". The Independent. Archived from the original on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ^ "Love Island contestant Samira Mighty was in Beauty and the Beast with Emma Watson". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ^ "Love Island's Samira Mighty Is Being Sued". Grazia. Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ^ "Love Island's Samira reportedly being sued for quitting Dreamgirls". Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 18 July 2018. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ^ "Love Island's Samira Mighty leaving Dreamgirls job for ITV2 show is 'legal matter' as producer of West End production 'demands compensation'". OK! Magazine. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ^ "BREAKING: Love Island contestant WALKS from the villa". Heat. Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ^ "'Love Island' Star Samira Mighty To Host UK Remake Of Facebook Watch's 'Confetti'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 9 September 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ^ "The X Factor: Celebrity's Samira Mighty STORMS OFF set following row with bandmates". Closer. Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ^ "Meet The Islanders – the Love Island series four stars taking part in The X Factor: Celebrity". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 10 October 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ^ "The X Factor: Celebrity's Samira Mighty QUITS No Love Lost as Wes Nelson teases solo career". Heat. Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ^ a b Sims, Paige. "Samira Mighty: "I've Been Waiting to Release Some Absolute Bangers"". Notion. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
- ^ Squires, John (15 December 2023). "Bambi: The Reckoning Exclusive Update: Cast and Director Announced for Bambi Horror Movie". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 17 May 2024.