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    We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust our sails.

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    She is a dreamer

    A dream becomes a vision...Myra has a vibrant yet laid back personality with the continuing dream of striving, mastering, and perfecting the craft of acting, modeling, producing & voiceover work as her vision!

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    Myra Merriweather perseveres...

    Courageous, passionate and inspirational, Myra McKenzie Merriweather’s dedication to her craft has been a flame that’s guided a successful career of over 20 years. Myra was born on February 19,1975 in Waukegan, Illinois, and raised in Atlanta, GA with her Jamaican parents. Her mother, Claudette “McKie” McKenzie was an entrepreneur and family matriarch. It would be McKie insisting that her children learn an entrepreneurial spirit and a value on education combined with Myra’s love for performing that would first blossom while attending high school at the North Atlanta School of Performing Arts & International Studies.

    Myra’s academic pursuits would land her at Georgia State University, where her dedication to acting would lead her to becoming a member of the GSU Film & Television program. She earned her MBA and, after graduation, studied acting with several respected professionals from Atlanta to Los Angeles including: Bobbie Chance (LA), Actor/Professional Actors Network Dwayne Boyd (ATL), Actor/Breakthrough Acting Studio Greg Alan Williams (ATL), JoAnne Baron/DW Brown Studio (LA), Margie Haber (LA), Actor Michael Cole (ATL), Nick Conti (ATL), and Actress Terri J. Vaughn (ATL). Myra also modeled in Spanx ads, Macys bridal shows, many Atlanta local magazines, and on WE TV House of Curves.

    Myra is a dynamic talent, a skilled singer, as a member of singing group Cazhe, she has shared the same stage with platinum artist like Outkast and The O’Jays (1996 Olympics). Her first major projects as an actress came during her Walmart industrials where she debuted in 86 spots. She was also the production assistant to renowned actor, Ray McKinnon, in his Oscar-winning independent film, "The Accountant.”

    Her professional career has ranged from professional event management services to national customer care manager for a Fortune 500 homebuilding company. A member of SAG-AFTRA and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, where she was given the name, ‘Allwayz’. You will always find her working as an actress, associate producer, casting director, content creator, executive producer, event manager, and plus size model while helping others.

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    • Myra Demo Reel

      Myra's Demo Reel 2023

      BBQ or Mildew

      1 of 6 films, written, filmed, and edited in 6 hours.

      Earth Space

      A story that is out of this world as three friends try to save humanity.

    • Out of Bounds Trailer

      This video was produced and directed by Kiss the Limit Productions, Inc. for Series Creator Terri Dumas. It starred Myra McKenzie Merriweather, Blue Kimble and the late Doug Kalish.

      Casual Friday

      SAG-AFTRA Actress Myra McKenzie performed in Casual Friday

      Naomi Cross Official "Get It Back" Music Video

      Myra McKenzie showing her diversity in this Gospel music video.

    • HOTG Gallery Exhibit Recap

      Myra McKenzie was the casting director for the photo vignettes that the event attendees are viewing in the gallery.

      Hidden In Plain View (Trailer)

      Myra McKenzie was the casting director for the talent in Hidden in Plain View trailer.

      Why Happy Isn't Happy!

      Myra McKenzie performs "Why Happy Isn't Happy"....

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    Myra McKenzie Merriweather

    3340 Holly Hill Pkwy.
    Ellenwood, GA 30294
    Telephone: (404) 569-8934
    E-mail: mym24342@gmail.com
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    • ASSISTANT PRODUCER

      - “No Condom, No Love”, Commercial GA State University
      - Created and implemented a plan to obtain financial funding, and craft services for the film shoot,
      - Assumed responsibility in assisting the Location Manager with site locations.

      ASSISTANT PRODUCTION COORDINATOR/SCRIPT SUPERVISOR

      - Junkyard Dogs (Pilot) Dir. Sylvia Jackson
      - Assisted the Production Coordinator,
      - Organized and Maintained control over all the equipment rental, staffing, and production logistics for the film shoot,
      - Supported and assisted actors, directors, and producers,
      - Assisted with Script Supervision,
      - Assumed additional responsibility and assisted in craft services.

      BACKGROUND TALENT

      - Flash Forward
      - Hawthorne
      - How I Met Your Mother
      - Motives (Dir. Craig Ross Jr.)
      - Two and Half Men
      - Zaxby’s Breakfast Commercial

      CASTING DIRECTOR

      - Out of Bounds (short) Dir. Shandra Bradford
      - Hands Off This Girl Dir. Shandra Bradford
      - Casting talent for short film and print work

      COMMERCIALS

      - Georgia Power/Salvation (Army Pedestrian) Atlanta, GA
      - Bank of America (Real Estate Agent) Atlanta, GA

      INDEPENDENT FILMS:

      - Jus Friends (Mother) Dir. Cory Hatake Williams
      - Unkillable (CIA Secretary) Dir. Troy N. Ashford
      - Casual Friday (Executive #1) Dir. Mark Anthony Benson
      - Out of Bounds (Shell) Dir. Shandra Bradford

      INDUSTRIAL

      - Walmart (86 spots : Principal) Projections

    • MODELING

      - Barclay’s Credit Card Commercial & Print Ad (U.K.)
      - Career Diary of a Fashion Stylist: Gardner’s Guide Series by Kim Maxwell (published book)
      - Macy’s Bridal Shows
      - Spanx
      - Spelman Magazine

      PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

      - The Accountant” (Oscar-Winning Independent Film) Dir. Ray McKinnon
      - Created and implemented systematic traffic control during the film shoot,
      - Supported and assisted actors, directors, and producers,
      - Assumed additional responsibility and assisted in craft services.

      PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

      - Chris Willis Music Video Shoot Dir. Tommy Burns
      - Organized and maintained control over all the equipment rental, staffing, and production logistics for the film shoot,
      - Assisted with casting background talent,
      - Supported and assisted actors, directors, and producers,
      - Assumed additional responsibility and assisted in craft services.

      PRODUCTION RESUME

      - Assistant Production Coordinator/Script Supervisor: Chris Willis Music Video, Junkyard Dogs (pilot)
      - Background Talent: Flash Forward, Hawthorne, How I Met Your Mother, Motives, Two & Half Men, Southland, and Chick-fil-A commercial
      - Casting Director: The Royal Court (pilot), Hands Off This Girl (documentary) and Out of Bounds (short)
      - Commercials: Georgia Power/Salvation Army, Bank of America, and Barclays Credit Card (UK)
      - Executive Producer: #middleagedsh*t (web series)
      - Host: Vivid Impressions Travel Show, Alphas of Atlanta - Alpha Derby Weekend, The Africa Expo, and I Am Series with Myra Merriweather
      - Model: Atlanta Fashion Shows, Barclay's Credit Card (UK), Macy's Bridal Shows, Spelman Magazine, House of Curves (We TV), and Spanx
      - Producer: Hit & Run and BBQ or Mildew (shorts), The Royal Court (pilot), and Connect (feature film)
      - Production Assistant: Oscar Award Winning Independent Film, The Accountant (feature film) - Actor/Director Ray McKinnon
      - Voiceovers: Atlanta Falcons Awards Event/Atlanta Falcons Answering Service and The Theo Project (St. Louis radio jockey)

    • SPECIAL SKILLS:

      Basketball, Bowling, Swimming (General), Improv, Jamaican Accent, Southern Accent, Valley Girl Accent, Hispanic Accent, Ear Prompter, Teleprompter, Singer (Mezzo Soprano - Opera, Pop, R&B), Dance (Hip Hop, Jazz and Salsa), Host, Video Games, Weight Lifting, Jogging, Whistler, Musical Theater, Quick Learn and Licensed Driver.

      TELEVISION

      - Host (Vivid Impressions) People TV

      THEATRE

      - Biblical Principle (Teacher) Dir. T.Y. Martin
      - My Wonderful Coma (Tuesday) Dir. Sandy Boikian
      - Agnes of God (Agnes) GA State University
      - Shallow End (Teresa) GA State University
      - Black Friday (Spike) GA State University
      - Nuts (Claudia) GA State University
      - Twelfth Night (Viola) GA State University
      - Much Ado about Nothing (Hero) GA State University
      - Titus Andronicus (Levania) GA State University
      - Romeo & Juliet (Nurse) GA State University
      - Merry Wives of Windsor (Ms. Paige) GA State University

      TRAINING

      - Michael H. Cole (On-Camera Techniques) Atlanta, GA
      - Dwayne Boyd (Premier Actors Network) Atlanta, GA
      - Bobbi Chance Expressions (Unlimited Acting Expressions) Sherman Oaks, CA
      - Margie Haber Studios (Cold Reading Techniques) West Hollywood, CA
      - JoAnne Baron/DW Brown Studio (Meisner Technique) Santa Monica, CA
      - Nick Conti’s Professional Actors Studio (Improv/Cold Reading) Atlanta, GA
      - Georgia State University Georgia State University

      VOICE OVERS

      - V-103 Live w/ Gregg Street & Super Dave V-103 Radio Station (with Cazhe’)
      - Atlanta Falcons One Stop Productions
      - Theo Louis Project Theo Louis

      VIDEO

      - Kierra KiKi Sheard (Audience Member) Dir. Sylvia Jackson

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