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<h2>Early Life and Family Background</h2>
<p>Jamia Simone Nash was born on August 21, 1996, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to James and Charlene Nash. Her father became her manager when she began singing professionally. She has a younger sister named Olivia. Currently, Jamia resides with her parents in Los Angeles, California.</p>

<h2>Musical Beginnings and Early Performances</h2>
<p>Jamia started singing at the age of four. Her first televised appearance was on the syndicated music program <em>Showtime at the Apollo</em> in 2002, where she performed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alicia_Keys">Alicia Keys</a>' song "Fallin'." In 2003, she sang <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson">Michael Jackson</a>'s "Who's Lovin' You" at the Essence Awards in honor of <a href="/biography/mary-j-blige">Mary J. Blige</a>. The following year, she and her sister Olivia contributed vocals to the song "Black Girl Pain" on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talib_Kweli">Talib Kweli</a>’s album <em>The Beautiful Struggle</em>.</p>

<p>Throughout her early career, Jamia shared the stage with industry greats such as <a href="/biography/stevie-wonder">Stevie Wonder</a>, <a href="/biography/celine-dion">Celine Dion</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alicia_Keys">Alicia Keys</a>, <a href="/biography/josh-groban">Josh Groban</a>, and <a href="/biography/john-mayer">John Mayer</a>. Before major mainstream success, she appeared on <em>The Tonight Show with Jay Leno</em>, <em>Good Morning America</em>, and <em>The CBS Early Show</em>. Among her high-profile audiences were <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aretha_Franklin">Aretha Franklin</a>, <a href="/biography/john-travolta">John Travolta</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oprah_Winfrey">Oprah Winfrey</a>, the King of Jordan, and the President of the United States—who referred to her as “the definition of the future.” In 2003, she performed the national anthem as part of the NBA All-Star Game festivities.</p>

<h2>Film and Television Appearances</h2>
<p>In addition to her music career, Jamia has taken on roles in various television and film projects. She has appeared in shows such as <em>My Wife and Kids</em>, <em>Romeo</em>, and lent her vocal talents to <em>The Backyardigans</em>, a popular children's program. </p>

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<h2>Breakthrough in Film: 'August Rush' and Award Recognition</h2>
<p>In 2006, Jamia portrayed a young <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasia_(singer)">Fantasia Barrino</a> in the Lifetime original movie <em>Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story</em>, a biopic about the 2004 <em>American Idol</em> winner. The following year, she played the role of Hope, a friend of the protagonist Evan, in the critically acclaimed musical drama <em>August Rush</em>. She also served as lead vocalist on the track "Raise It Up," which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Her performance of the song at the 2008 Academy Awards made her the youngest singer in history to perform on the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Awards">Oscar</a> telecast.</p>

<h2>Television Roles and Live Performances</h2>
<p>In 2008, Jamia joined the cast of the CBS daytime soap opera <em>The Young and the Restless</em>, playing the character Ana Hamilton. That same year, she performed at Atlanta's Philips Arena for "Songs of Soul and Inspiration," a two-hour musical production directed by acclaimed producer and <a href="/biography/debbie-allen">choreographer</a> <a href="/biography/debbie-allen">Debbie Allen</a>. In 2009, Jamia sang at the Kennedy Center for the 40th anniversary of the Apollo program, performing <a href="/biography/celine-dion">Celine Dion</a>’s "Let's Talk About Love."</p>

<p>Her additional TV appearances include guest roles on programs like <em>7th Heaven</em>, <em>The Tony Danza Show</em>, <em>Half & Half</em>, and <em>Big Time</em>. Her song “Bongo Bird” was featured in the Noggin series <em>Jack’s Big Music Show</em>.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Public Recognition</h2>
<p>As of the latest available information, <a href="/biography/jamia-simone-nash">Jamia Nash</a> is 19 years old and stands five feet one inch tall. She has not publicly disclosed details about her personal relationships. Her estimated net worth is approximately $250,000, based on her various entertainment projects and performances.</p>

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