Africa Miranda

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Africa Miranda
Born
Africa Miranda

Boston, USA
NationalityAmerican
Cape Verdean
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, producer, author, model
Years active2004–present
Height165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Website https://beautybyafricamiranda.com

Africa Miranda is an American actress and social media beauty influencer of Cape Verdean descent. [1] She has produced a number of beauty-related television and social media programs, including Facebook Watch and #TravelFly Solo Weekend. [2] [3]

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Personal life

Africa Miranda was born in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. She later grew up in Montgomery, Alabama. [4]

Career

In 2004, Miranda made her film debut in the role of India Piahno in the short film All the Women I've Loved. In 2012, she appeared in the television serial The Game. In that same year, she appeared in the feature film What to Expect When You're Expecting.

In early 2015, she used the live-streaming app Periscope to share beauty tips on the "do's and don'ts" of booking auditions. This channel grew a large following, and Miranda was a finalist in the "Periscoper of the Year" category at the 8th Annual Shorty Awards. [5] Later, in November 2016, she launched her own skincare line "Beauty by Africa Miranda". [6] [7]

She joined Bravo TV's reality television series The New Atlanta, [6] and was subsequently announced as a brand ambassador for Creme of Nature, a hair-care product company. She appeared as a model for the Argan Oil from Morocco campaign and was also the co-creator of the live concept show The Lipstick Junkies and The Hairnista Chronicles. [8]

In 2018, Facebook hired Miranda to create a weekly lifestyle show for Facebook Watch. In 2019, she released the book Step Up, Step Out, And Shine. [9] Around the same time, she collaborated with Parlour magazine for several beauty culture projects. In June 2019, she co-hosted "#TravelFly Solo Weekend" in Morocco for Parlour Magazine. In August 2019, she was invited as a featured guest for "WanderRoam" in Thailand. [6]

Filmography

YearFilmRoleGenreRef.
2004All the Women I've LovedIndia PiahnoShort film
2006Nate WashingtonAngelShort film
2012The GameDeniseTV series
2012What to Expect When You're ExpectingAdinaFilm
2015Make Time 4 LoveSierra McIntosh, producerTV series
2022Archive 81Mrs. TurnerTV series
TBDFirst KillReporter 1TV series

References

  1. ↑ "Africa Miranda". OKAYAFRICA's 100 WOMEN. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  2. ↑ "135 Africa Miranda". Behind the Brilliance. 10 August 2017. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  3. ↑ "Africa Miranda: Your Joyologist" . Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  4. ↑ "Former Atlanta reality star helps fans find power, transform their lives". ajc. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  5. ↑ "Africa Miranda - The Shorty Awards". shortyawards.com. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  6. 1 2 3 Rae, Nisha. "7 Dope Black, Female Fitness Gurus To Follow On YouTube". 21Ninety. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  7. ↑ "Black Styleblazers Series: Africa Miranda Is Changing The Beauty Game, One Product At A Time". HelloBeautiful. 8 February 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  8. ↑ "Africa Miranda". Bravo TV Official Site. 11 July 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  9. ↑ Martyn, Lou (13 October 2018). "Step Up, Step Out, and Shine: Africa Miranda's Message of Manifesting the Best You". Sheen Magazine. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
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