Kiara Muhammad

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Kiara Muhammad
Born (1998-12-16) December 16, 1998 (age 25)
OccupationActress
Years active2003–present

Kiara Muhammad (born December 16, 1998) is an American actress.

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Life and career

Muhammad was born on December 16, 1998, [1] in Boston, Massachusetts. [2] At a young age, she started her career by being in photoshoots for Reebok. [3]

Muhammad voiced the titular character in Doc McStuffins during the first two seasons of the series. [4] In 2012, the show was the most popular preschool TV series for girls aged 3–5. [4] [5]

Filmography

Film

YearFilmRoleNotes
2007 Life Support StudentUncredited
2009StepsJaneShort film
2010 Den Brother Ursula
I Will Follow Ronda, Fran's Daughter
2011Billion Dollar FreshmenKeshia
David GoldbergPaulaShort film
2012 Me Again Darla

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010 Hannah Montana KrystalEpisode: "Sweet Home Hannah Montana"
Mike & Molly Kanessa Jones3 episodes
2010–2011 Conan Knockoff Xmas Caroler / Little Girl2 episodes
2011 Curb Your Enthusiasm Girl Scout #1Episode: "The Divorce"
2012–2015 Doc McStuffins Doc McStuffins (voice)Main role (seasons 1–2)
2012 NCIS Kayla VanceEpisodes: "The Good Son"
"Shiva"
"Hereafter"
"Homesick"
Hart of Dixie Young StudentEpisode: "Aliens & Aliases"
2015–2016 Sofia the First Princess Kari (voice)Recurring role
2021 S.W.A.T MonicaEpisode: "Whistleblower"
Dave Doja's AssistantEpisode: "Somebody Date Me"
2022 Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Evelyn Johnson2 episodes
2023 All American: Homecoming PatriceEpisode: "I Can Tell"
2024 9-1-1 Kianna HarrisEpisode: "Capsized"

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References

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  2. Conrad, Kate (March 22, 2012). "Twelve Things About Kiara Muhammad". AOL Kids. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
  3. "Meet Rising Star, Kiara Muhammad of "Doc McStuffins" on Disney Junior". MingledMediaTVNetwork. March 19, 2012. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
  4. 1 2 Lewis, Taylor (August 7, 2012). "New and Next: Meet Kiara Muhammad, The Voice of Disney's Newest Animated Character, 'Doc McStuffins'". Essence. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
  5. Q., Darren (August 15, 2012). "Meet the voice of Doc McStuffins, Kiara Muhammad". Essence. Retrieved December 20, 2012.