Myha'la Herrold (/maɪˈhɑːlə/[1]), better known as Myha'la, is an American actress. She portrays Harper Stern in the British television drama Industry and had roles in the films Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) and Leave the World Behind (2023).
Myha'la | |
|---|---|
| Born | San Jose, California, U.S. |
| Education | Carnegie Mellon University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Early life and education
editMyha'la was born and grew up in San Jose, California.[2] Her mother, Susan, ran a salon. Her father is Jamaican.[3]
She graduated from Archbishop Mitty High School in 2014,[2] then attended Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama,[4] graduating in 2018.[5]
Career
editMyha'la started her career acting primarily in theater roles, including a touring production of The Book of Mormon in 2017, playing Nabulungi.[6]
She played a small role in the indie film Premature (2019) and appeared in a 2019 episode of the television series Modern Love.[6]
In 2020, she began playing Harper Stern in the financial drama series Industry.[7]
In 2023, she starred in the Black Mirror episode "Loch Henry".[8]
She began to be known mononymously as Myha'la by 2023.[9][10]
Personal life
editMyha'la is queer.[11] She is engaged to actor Armando Rivera.[12][13] They met after Rivera had messaged her on Instagram, being a fan of her work on HBO's Industry.[13]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Rehabilitation of the Hill | Background | |
| 2019 | Premature | Dymond | |
| The Tattooed Heart | Lulu | Short film | |
| 2021 | Plan B | Logan | |
| 2022 | Bodies Bodies Bodies | Jordan | |
| The Honeymoon | Herself | Cameo; last film credit as Myha'la Herrold | |
| 2023 | Dumb Money | Riri | Switches, hereafter, to mononymous credit as Myha'la |
| Leave the World Behind | Ruth Scott | ||
| 2025 | Swiped | TBA | Post-production |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Modern Love | Tami | Episode: "So He Looked Like Dad. It Was Just Dinner, Right?" |
| 2020–present | Industry | Harper Stern | Main role |
| 2023 | Black Mirror | Pia | Episode: "Loch Henry" |
| 2024 | Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur | Jurnee (voice) | 3 episodes |
References
edit- ^ Morales, Wilson (November 6, 2020). "Myha'la Herrold talks HBO new series 'Industry'". BlackFilmandTV.com. Archived from the original on August 20, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b Pizarro, Sal (July 13, 2017). "Mitty grad shines in 'The Book of Mormon'". The Mercury News. Archived from the original on November 26, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
- ^ Brinkhurst Cuff, Charlie (August 17, 2022). "Myha'la Herrold is making the industry work for her". gal-dem. Archived from the original on August 21, 2022. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
- ^ Castillo, Bree (December 11, 2020). "Myha'la Herrold / A Photo a Day Keeps the Wishes at Bay". Flaunt Magazine. Archived from the original on June 19, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
At the age of fourteen, she remembers wishing to explore outside of what she knew… Ten years later, it's as though her trajectory was indeed wished upon.
- ^ "Myha'la Herrold". Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama. Archived from the original on June 20, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
- ^ a b Ravindran, Manori (November 14, 2020). "'Industry' Star Myha'la Herrold on Learning From Lena Dunham, Finding the Drama in Finance". Variety. Archived from the original on November 13, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
- ^ Davis, Allison P. (July 8, 2022). "Myha'la Herrold Knows She's Good". Vulture. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (August 24, 2022). "'Black Mirror': 'Industry' Star Myha'la Herrold Latest To Join Season Six Of Charlie Brooker Netflix Anthology". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- ^ Schaub, Michael (October 2, 2023). "Netflix Drops Trailer for 'Leave the World Behind'". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (April 18, 2024). "Industry Star Myha'la Joins Lily James In 20th Century's Bumble & Tinder Movie; Filming Due to Begin Next Month". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation.
- ^ Mitchell, Skylar (15 March 2023). "Industry Star Myha'la Herrold Talks Harper Stern and Embracing Boldness". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
As a young, queer, biracial woman, Herrold was often reminded of how her natural presentation and positioning differed from what the school encouraged among its students.
- ^ Murrell, Morgan (2024-08-16). ""Industry" Star Myha'la Recalled The Cringey Way She Flirted With Her Fiancé When They First Met". BuzzFeed. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ a b "Myha'la Herrold's Love Story Will Inspire You to Check Your DMs". W Magazine. 2023-02-15. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
