Myha’la (born Myha’la Jael Herrold) is a talented American actress recognized for her breakout role as Harper Stern in the HBO/BBC series Industry.
She has impressed audiences with performances in films such as Bodies Bodies Bodies, Leave the World Behind, and Dumb Money, establishing herself as a versatile, rising star in television and cinema.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Myha’la Jael Herrold
- Stage Name: Myha’la
- Born: April 6, 1996
- Age: 30 years old
- Birthplace: San Jose, California, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Biracial
- Occupation: Actress
- Height: 155 cm
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Susan Herrold and Jamaican father
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Armando Rivera
- Children: None
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $1 million USD
Early Life and Education
Myha’la was born on April 6, 1996, in San Jose, California, United States. She was raised by her mother, Susan Herrold, who ran a salon, and her Jamaican father.
Her ethnicity is Biracial with Jamaican heritage from her father and mainly English with French and German ancestry from her mother. She grew up in San Jose and developed an early interest in performing arts through community theater.
She graduated from Archbishop Mitty High School in 2014 and then attended Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama, earning a BFA in 2018.
Career
Myha’la began her professional journey in theater, making her Broadway debut in The Book of Mormon. She transitioned to the screen, appearing in Premature, Modern Love, and Bodies Bodies Bodies.
Her portrayal of ambitious Harper Stern in Industry brought her international acclaim. She appeared in major projects, including Dumb Money and Leave the World Behind, starring alongside Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali.
Additional credits include voice work in Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur and recent films like Swiped, Dead Man’s Wire, and They Will Kill You.
She continues to be recognized as one of the most exciting young talents in television and film, praised for her intensity, screen presence, and versatility.
Awards and Nominations
- Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree
- Critical praise and award nominations for Industry and film roles
Social Media
- Instagram: @mmyhala
Personal Life
Myha’la, 30, is married to actor Armando Rivera. The couple met via Instagram DMs in late 2020, got engaged in 2024, and secretly married on January 5, 2025. They publicly shared their marriage in January 2026.
No past relationships are known. She has no children and values privacy while balancing her rising career. Her height is 155 cm.
Net Worth
Myha’la’s net worth is estimated at $1 million USD. As her profile grows, she generates income primarily from acting roles in television series, feature films, theater productions, and brand collaborations.
Filmography
- Industry (TV series, 2020–present)
- Bodies Bodies Bodies
- Leave the World Behind
- Dumb Money
- Premature
- Swiped
- They Will Kill You