Miranda Rae Mayo, an American actress and singer, gained recognition for her prominent portrayal of Stella Kidd in the widely acclaimed TV series Chicago Fire.
Hailing from Fresno, California, she initially started her acting career by participating in various stage productions within her local community, eventually making her way into the world of television and film.
REAL FACTS ABOUT MIRANDA RAE MAYO
FULL NAME: Miranda Rae Mayo
DATE OF BIRTH: August 14, 1990
GENDER: Female
PLACE OF BIRTH: Fresno, California, United States
NATIONALITY: American
OCCUPATIONS: Actress, Singer
MARITAL STATUS: Single
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Miranda Rae Mayo, who is currently 34 years old, came into the world on August 14, 1990, in Fresno, California.
Her father, Kenneth Mayo, is of African-American descent, whereas her mother, Linda Mayo, has ancestral ties to England, Germany, Scotland, and the Netherlands.
Miranda was raised in a family that embraced different cultures, and she had a younger sister named Sarah Beth. When her parents got divorced, her mother married Joe Hebert.
Miranda went to Theodore Roosevelt High School’s School of the Arts in Fresno, where she took part in local theater productions and worked on improving her acting abilities.
After finishing high school, Miranda relocated to Los Angeles with the goal of pursuing a career in acting and modeling.
Her involvement in school productions during her teenage years served as a solid foundation for her future endeavors in the entertainment industry.
CAREER
Miranda Rae Mayo started her career in Fresno, initially working as a model and performing in local stage productions.
She made her first television appearance in 2011 on the NBC show Law & Order: LA.
Afterwards, she secured a recurring role on the BET comedy series The Game in 2013, and then joined the cast of the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives as Zoe Browning from 2014 to 2015.
In 2015, Miranda’s career took a significant step forward as she appeared in several well-known TV series.
She played Talia Sandoval in the fifth season of Pretty Little Liars, Vera Machiado in HBO’s True Detective, and starred as Lacey Briggs in ABC’s Blood & Oil.
Her portrayal of the daughter of an oil tycoon in Blood & Oil showcased her ability to portray complex characters.
Since 2016, Miranda has been a regular cast member on the NBC drama series Chicago Fire, where she plays Lieutenant Stella Kidd, a strong and dedicated firefighter.
Her performance has earned her widespread acclaim and solidified her position in the industry.
Miranda has also made appearances in crossover episodes of Chicago Med and Chicago P.D., further expanding her presence in the One Chicago franchise.
In addition to her television work, Miranda has appeared in films like We Are Your Friends (2015) and The Girl in the Photographs (2015).
She continues to pursue various acting opportunities, balancing her television work with other creative projects.
PERSONAL LIFE
Miranda Rae Mayo used to date Luke Baines, an actor from England who now lives in Australia.
However, they broke up at some point. Currently, Miranda is not in a relationship and has not made any public announcements about her love life.
She prefers to keep her personal life private and concentrates on her career and personal development.
Miranda lives in Los Angeles, California, where she is still actively involved in the entertainment industry.
