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. She is best known for her 2001 singles "

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" for '' Recess: School's Out'' and " Miracles Happen (When You Believe)" for the film ''

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Career

In 1997, at age 11, Myra released her first album ''Mensajera del Amór'' under the name Mayra Caról. In May 2000, Myra signed with Walt Disney Records. Her first release under the label was "Magic Carpet Ride", which was released on May 23, 2000 as part of the ''La Vida Mickey'' compilation album. In 2001, Myra recorded a cover of

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" for the soundtrack to the 2001 film '' Recess: School's Out''. The song was later included on her self-titled album ''

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'' which was released on June 26, 2001. The first single from the album, " Miracles Happen (When You Believe)", was also featured in the film ''

''. In October 2001, Myra made an appearance in the film ''

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, opening for his 2000-2001 "Party" Tour. She was also a featured artist during the Radio Disney Live! 2001 World Tour. In 2007, Myra was featured on the single "Back to You" by

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per Veze Skante. The song was included on the compilation album ''La Costa Nuestra'', which also included the Myra track "Get On Your Way". The following year, Myra was featured on "Confessing My Love" by Mal Hablado.

Personal life

In 2011, Myra had a daughter and attended college.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Other appearances

Music videos

External links

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Myra 1986 births Living people American child singers American women pop singers American female dancers American dancers American musicians of Mexican descent Walt Disney Records artists 21st-century American women singers 21st-century American singers