Who is Miya Houston?
American celebrity family member and social media personality Miya Houston was born under the zodiac sign Libra on 7 October 2000, in San Bernardino, California USA. She’s widely known for being the wife of famous American R&B singer-songwriter and actor Marques Barrett Houston.
Early life and education
Miya was raised in San Bernardino, solely by her mother as her father abandoned the family not long after she was born; she spent a lot of her time with her maternal grandparents as they took care of her while her mother was working several jobs to provide for them. Miya’s believed not to have siblings, as she hasn’t talked about any.
She studied at a local high school in San Bernardino and was into a couple of activities while there as she took acting and dance lessons, appeared in a couple of school plays and ran track. Miya matriculated in 2019, and then focused on being a housewife and raising her and Marques’ two children rather than enrolling at college.
Miya’s career
Miya’s yet to launch a career in any field, however, she’s quite popular on Instagram as more than 500,000 people are following her on the network, while she’s shared over 200 pictures and videos; most of her content features her spending time with Marques, raising their children and attending her husband’s events.
Love life and marriage
Miya and Marques’ marriage has attracted a lot of attention due to Marques being 19 years her senior. The two met at a Jehovah’s Witness convention in April 2018, introduced by Marques’ manager Chris Stokes. Marques proposed to Miya in March 2019 and they married in a small and private ceremony on 24 August 2020; Miya gave birth to their daughter Zara Denise Houston on 2 December 2021, and their son Greyson Houston followed on 13 December 2023.
We don’t know about any other men whom Miya’s perhaps dated; she’s married to Marques Houston as of February 2024 and they have two children together.
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Interesting facts and hobbies
Miya enjoys being physically active, and keeps in shape by doing yoga at home and working out at the local gym at least twice a week.
She’s into travelling and has been to various US states, mostly to attend her husband’s concerts.
Miya’s a lover of animals and her favorites are rabbits.
She enjoys spending her spare time in nature, whether at the beach or in a park close to her home.
Some of her favorite actresses are Kate Winslet, Zoe Saldana and Anne Hathaway, while a couple of her favorite films include “Titanic”, “Les Miserables” and “One Day”.
Net worth, height and age
Miya’s 23 years old. Her hair and eyes are brown, she weighs around 120lbs (55kgs) and is 5ft 5ins (1.65m) tall.
Miya doesn’t seem to have her own independent net worth as of February 2024, while her husband Marques’ net worth’s been estimated at more than $5 million.
Who is her husband Marques Houston?
Famous American singer-songwriter, actor and model Marques Barrett Houston was born under the zodiac sign Leo on 4 August 1981, in Los Angeles, California USA. He gained recognition as a member of the R&B group Immature/IMx from 1990 through 2002, while he’s since been focused on his solo career.
One more from the Memorial pic.twitter.com/OnSwzqjKM0
— Marques Houston (@marqueshouston) April 10, 2018
Marques is today also an actor, and has close to 40 credits, while he’s perhaps still known best for playing Elgin in the 2004 musical movie “You Got Served”. It was written and directed by Chris Stokes, starred Jarell Houston and Omarion, and follows two best friends who want to open their own recording studio; the movie won one of the six awards for which it was nominated.
Marques was raised in Los Angeles by his mother Carolyn and father Michael Houston; popular American singer J-Boog of B2K is his younger cousin.
Marques’ journey in the entertainment industry began at a young age, as he joined the music group Immature alongside Jerome ‘Romeo’ Jones and Don ‘Half Pint’ Santos. Immature gained popularity in the first half of the ‘90s with hits songs ‘Never Lie’ and ‘Constantly’; as the lead vocalist of the group, Marques showcased his smooth tenor voice and charismatic stage presence, contributing significantly to their success. Immature’s blend of R&B and hip-hop appealed to a wide audience, especially among teenagers, earning them a devoted fanbase.
As Immature evolved into IMx in the second half of the ‘90s, Marques’ musical talents continued to shine; the group released several albums, including “Introducing IMx” and “IMx”, which spawned several hit songs, such as “Stay the Night” and “In & Out of Love”.
Marques’ ambitions extended beyond music, leading him to pursue acting opportunities. He transitioned to acting in the late ‘90s and early 2000s, making notable appearances in various TV shows and films. One of his first roles was portraying Roger Evans in the popular sitcom “Sister, Sister”, playing the charming and witty neighbor of the titular characters. His performance showcased his comedic timing and acting range, earning him recognition from audiences and critics alike.
Marques’ breakthrough in the acting world came with the above mentioned role of Elgin in “You Got Served”, and he then continued to pursue acting opportunities while also maintaining his music career. He appeared in films such as “Fat Albert” and “Somebody Help Me”, showcasing his versatility as an actor across different genres. In addition, Marques has made guest appearances on TV shows such as “One on One” and “Cuts”, while some of his most recent roles have been in the thriller movie “Best Friend”, the action thriller film “No Way Out” and the thriller film “The Stepmother 3”, all released in 2023.
Despite his focus on acting, Marques has remained passionate about music, and has returned to his roots as a solo artist. In 2003, he released his debut solo album “MH”, which included the hit single “Clubbin” featuring Joe Budden. The album showcased Marques’ growth as a solo artist and received mostly positive reviews from critics; he’s continued to release solo albums over the years, including “Naked” and “Famous”.
