Tamyra Monica Gray Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Tamyra Monica Gray (born July 26, 1979) is an American actress, singer and songwriter, who finished fourth place on the first season of the musical reality competition American Idol in 2002. Record and television executive Simon Cowell — who judged the show for nine seasons — was disappointed when she was voted off and felt she could have won. Post American Idol, Gray has began acting on Broadway and television. She had a recurring role on the third season of the drama series Boston Public in early 2003.
Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Breakout Star Female
Movies
The Gospel
Star Sign
Leo
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Fact
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Is set to play Mimi Marquez in the hit Broadway show "Rent" until late November 2007 [May 2007]
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Working on debut album which is slated to be released before the end of this year. [July 2003]
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Gave birth at age of 30. A daughter named Sienna Marie was born July 17, 2010. Child's father is her Husband Sam Watters.
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Miss Atlanta of 1998 (The Miss America Pageant).
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She was dropped by her record label J Records before an album was ever released.
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Is lactose intolerant and is a vegan.
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Worked as an actress, a dancer for a hip hop company and also worked with kids as a preschool teacher and was a cheerleader in highschool
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Was Miss Atlanta 1998
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Attended Georgia State University and majored in Business Law and Entertainment Management
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Was a former contestant (and musical performer) in the Miss Atlanta Teen USA pageant. Was ousted (at the surprise of the producers) from the American Idol competition, only to win a management contract with 19 Entertainment one week later.
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Sang gospel music in her Norcross, Georgia church most of her life.
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Gospel/Soul/R&B/Alt. singer.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Voice of the Philippines
2013
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The X Factor Philippines
2012
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Obsessed
2009
performer: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
Rachel Getting Married
2008
performer: "Peace Like a River", "In My Soul" / producer: "In My Soul" / writer: "In My Soul"
Idols
2008
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Las Vegas
2006
TV Series performer - 1 episode
The Gospel
2005
performer: "Seasons Change", "Put Your Hands Together", "Now Behold the Lamb"
Idols
2005
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Malaysian Idol
2004
TV Series writer - 1 episode
American Idol
TV Series performer - 17 episodes, 2002 - 2004 writer - 4 episodes, 2004
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
Rachel Getting Married
2008
Singing Friend
Las Vegas
2006
TV Series
Patty
The Gospel
2005
Rain Walker
What I Like About You
2004
TV Series
Danielle
Tru Calling
2004
TV Series
Carly Anders
Half & Half
2003
TV Series
Zora Kane
Boston Public
2003
TV Series
Aisha Clemens
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Orange County Christmas Extravaganza
2015
TV Movie
Herself
Little Dude Anthem
2015
Short
Herself
The 62nd Annual Tony Awards
2008
TV Special
Herself - Performer
The Tyra Banks Show
2006
TV Series
Herself
All of Us
2005
TV Series
Herself
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2004
TV Special
Herself - Performer
On-Air with Ryan Seacrest
2004
TV Series
Herself
4th Annual BET Awards
2004
TV Special
Herself
American Idol
2002-2004
TV Series
Herself / Herself - Guest
An American Idol Christmas
2003
TV Movie documentary
Herself
American Juniors
2003
TV Series
Herself
The 17th Annual Soul Train Music Awards
2003
TV Special
Herself
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2003
OFTA Television Award
Online Film & Television Association
Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Boston Public (2000)
2003
Teen Choice Award
Teen Choice Awards
Choice TV Breakout Star - Female
Boston Public (2000)
Known for movies
Rachel Getting Married (2008) as Singing Friend
Obsessed (2009) as Soundtrack
The Gospel (2005) as Rain Walker
American Idol (2002-2004) as Herself / Herself - Guest
$700,000
