Jamia Simone Nash, known as Jamia, is a rising superstar in the entertainment industry. Born in 1995, Jamia has been singing with conviction since the age of two and has built a successful career as a multi-hyphenate, including being a singer, stage performer, and actor.
At just thirteen years old, Jamia has already made a name for herself in the industry. She performed at the 80th Annual Academy Awards ceremony in 2008, singing the Oscar-nominated song "Raise It Up" from the movie "August Rush." Her performance was widely praised by critics and secured her place in the history books as the youngest African-American to perform on the prestigious telecast.
Jamia's appearance on the Oscars was not her only notable performance. She has also appeared on various television shows, including the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Good Morning America," and "The CBS Early Show." She has also performed live for notable figures such as Aretha Franklin, John Travolta, Oprah Winfrey, and the King of Jordan.
In addition to her singing and performing career, Jamia has also been generating buzz in Hollywood for her acting career. Her breakout performance in the 2006 Lifetime television movie "Life Is Not A Fairytale" drew attention from television critics, and she has since appeared in various other television shows and movies.
Behind the scenes, Jamia has also lent her vocals to the character "Uniqua" on the popular Nickelodeon animated series The Backyardigans. She has also appeared in a star-studded musical event called "Songs of Soul and Inspiration" directed by Debbie Allen, and will be featured in an upcoming line-up of female vocalists.
Jamia appears on CBS' "Young and the Restless," the #1 daytime soap opera on television, playing the recurring character "Ana Hamilton." Her father, James Nash, CEO of The Popular Entertainment Group, manages her career.
