Jamia Simone Nash biography, parents, singing, net worth • biography

Breakthrough in Film: 'August Rush' and Award Recognition

In 2006, Jamia portrayed a young Fantasia Barrino in the Lifetime original movie Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story, a biopic about the 2004 American Idol winner. The following year, she played the role of Hope, a friend of the protagonist Evan, in the critically acclaimed musical drama August Rush. 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 Oscar telecast.

Television Roles and Live Performances

In 2008, Jamia joined the cast of the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless, 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 choreographer Debbie Allen. In 2009, Jamia sang at the Kennedy Center for the 40th anniversary of the Apollo program, performing Celine Dion’s "Let's Talk About Love."

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

Personal Life and Public Recognition

As of the latest available information, Jamia Nash 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.