Mya-lee (Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāpuhi) is based in Auckland but grew up in Hamilton in a very musical family. She would always sing at every opportunity. Dance is also something she loves and did all throughout school, with training in the style of hip-hop. She hopes through the pursuit of an acting career she is able to bring authentic representation of her culture and heritage to the screen and back to society.