Mala Wright first caught the acting bug at the tender age of four. She began reading at the age of three, and utilized drying bed sheets hanging in the patio in the family yard as a stage curtain. She would claim to be in a play and would sing and dance. Soon after that, Wright's mother, Minnie, took her around to various local theater companies. She was too young to join, but would soon have a chance in a kindergarten Christmas play. After stepping out on stage for the first time decked out in warm and cozy pajamas, Wright belted out a Christmas carol. And upon hearing the roar of the applause from the audience, the five year-old was hooked.
Performing is not only a fascination for Wright, but also a family interest. She is related to Actress Nia Long and Comedienne Sommore. Our grandmothers are sisters, she explains. With her energy and desire for the arts, Wright later went on to appear in local plays and productions throughout her child and teen years. Her early appearances include local musicals and cable television appearances on telethons and showcases. In between auditioning and performing, she was enrolled at Villa Victoria Academy, where she has attended this private school from kindergarten through 12th grade. And, also started competing and modeling in pageants winning finalist titles in the Hemisphere and NJ State Pageants. Also during this time, Wright's artwork was exhibited and published locally in magazines and newspapers. She followed up high school at Mercer County Community College, where she earned an Associate's Degree in the Arts. After being awarded another academic scholarship, Wright transferred to Rider University, where she completed her studies with a Bachelor's Degree in Radio and TV Communications. She studied acting and music in Berlin, Germany and London, England through Rider's Interim Studies Program and she was inducted into Alpha Psi Omega, the National Honor Society for the Dramatic Arts. She went on to continue to compete in state pageants winning first place talent and photogenic awards and titles for The Tri-State Hemisphere Pageant, which also won her another scholarship, Miss Jersey Hemisphere, and she won first runner up in the talent portion the U.S. Show Biz Competition.
Website
malawright.com
TV Shows
To American television audiences, Mala has appeared in Hack, Philly, Jaime Kennedy Experiment, Cold Case, and NFL Today. She played The Cat Lady on Into Character every week for the AMC Network. Mala has also appeared on Here At The Movies for Here TV! and she will appear with Comedian Chuck Nice in an upcoming episode of Cinematherapy for WE Television
For international audiences Mala has appeared in Sad Serenade for National Korean Television and in Mezamashi TV for Japan. On Going Project: Sistergirl.
Films
In Tatters and Rooftop City Lights, Motherless Child, Watislov, The Dream Man, Bad Company, Emmetts Mark, Bottom Feeders, On Bended Knee,Release, Brother To Brother,The Mark, The Tortoise and The Hare, Countdown to Extinction, Soulless Sandy, Sophisticated Romance, Prince of Broadway, Rage and Discipline, Beavergate, Lost In Ashes, The Market, Lets Talk, Music and Lyrics, Disturbing Images, Golden Empire, All Of The Above,Knock Em Dead, Gospel of Wonderland, Borderline, The City Is Mine, Filthy Rich Filthy Uncle Phil, Brunch, The Lovely, A Trip To Ikea, When Beliefs Are Questioned, Ella and The Necklace, Dishcharge and The Middleman. and the Bollywood film, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna.
Mala Wright's Interests
General
Check me out as an inner child in this Wawapalooza 2 comedy sketch
I play an old widow in this comedy sketch from Wawapalooza 2
I don’t give any customer service in this Kmart comedy sketch from Wawapalooza
About me: ***
I AM on: New York Acting.com
I have been performing since I was five years old in film, television, stage and live performances. I enjoy the fine and performing arts. I find it a sense of expression and I love sharing my talents with others. Below are photos from comedy sketch "The Customer Is Always Wrong" from the hit comedy show Wawapalooza.
Please visit my website at http://www.malawright.com to find out more about me or visit my IMDB webpage at http://imdb.com/name/nm1848667 You can also view my performance as Kathy in the comedy BORDERLINE, a film from Wawapalooza.
This video is highlights from our show Wawapalooza. Enjoy!
This video is highlights from our show Wawapalooza. Enjoy!
The Lovely, Theatrical Trailer-This a film I shot this winter check me out in the trailer ..
Who I'd like to meet: I would love to meet with other performers and behind the scenes people from the business. Check out this video performance of me...
Hey there! We just finished new songs with the producer of Incubus, Jack's Mannequin, and Hoobastank. Let us know what you think about "Restless" and "Dark Day Afternoon" when you get a sec. :-) Thanks for being our friend.
DJ SLUGO then Fathered a RESPECT MY GRINE Family! WithOut the BIG EGo TRIPN, he can't finish! Cuz From BLOK 2 Block, ClLUB 2 Club, DJ 2 DJ, CHITOWN 2 MIDWEST WE AIN'T STOPPN!!!! FOR FUTURE RMG VOL'S SUBMISSION INFO(4real this shhhhh..is not stopping!) Contact: DJ SLUGO http://www.myspace.com/djslugo http://www.myspace.com/respectmygrine DJSLUGOMUSIC@GMAIL.COM
We are finally ready to start promoting my 'I Surrender' single with my album, 'Ella Trip' coming right after -yey!! What d'ya think to the video teaser?
Mala Wright we started posting more "Evro Music" videos on YouTube. A lot of new songs are up. We recorded them on a cell phone, so the audio isn’t great. Here's the link, http://www.youtube.com/user/EvroMusic1 tell us what you think and leave us a comment on MySpace or YouTube. Peace out and have a good day! - EVRO
Hey friend remember us we would like to think you because wit out you we couldn't of gotten so far, we started this account 3years ago and we never would expect to go so far wit the band
things are really good, Mala, thanks! :-) I've been so blessed to have my girlfriend in my life. I hope my lawsuit gets resolved soon and my book gets done. Haven't given up on my film either, but due to financial reasons that was put on hold.... but one day, I hope to have it done.
Mala Wright we were recently featured on the ABC network and we are trying to promote our first full length album self titled EVRO. Check out the video and leave a comment to tell us what you think. Just warning you that the sound on the video isn’t the greatest quality but you can listen to the same songs on our MySpace page. Tell others! Thank you and have a blessed day!
Janelle [vocals] Matt [guitar] Brian [bass] Chris [drums]
Wus good Is ya boi Dice I wanna let you know about my new single "Dunks On 24$ " from the LAST DROP album feat Soldier Looney check it out let me know what ya think. Peace n stay blessed WWW.DICEWON.COM WWW.REVERBNATION.COM/DICEWON
Hey, I've got a new acoustic demo up of my song "Snapshot Chronicles" up now. Feel free to listen, comment, and if you like it tell your friends. If not, that's cool too.
Mala Wright will be appearing in Filthy Rich Filthy Uncle Phil, a dark comedy feature movie by writer/director/producer Buzz Cartier, which will be screening Friday, June 5, 2009 @ 7:30 p.m. at WOMR at the Old School House located at 494 Commercial Street in Provincetown, MA.
ADMISSION IS FREE. Donations to WOMR are welcomed.
The movie has not been rated. Must be 18+ to enter.
Buzz Cartier will be in attendance for a Q&A after the screening.
Hey! How's it going? It's getting hot outside and it's time for indie films.
This month I'm promoting this Indie Film - "Gentleman's Choice - The Chris Adams Story" - a hard hitting documentary on the tragic death of a sports entertainer.
Watch it online ($5) or buy the DVD at http://gentleman.eyesoda.comGentleman's Choice: The Chris Adams Story Trailer
