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Biography

Maiara Walsh was born on February 18th, 1988, in Washington State. She is half Brazilian, speaks Portuguese fluently, and is proficient in Spanish. From an early age she enjoyed performing in school plays and talent shows. When she moved to California with her family, she had a better opportunity to express her skills. She continued acting in plays, and began her career in independent movies and TV shows such as the feature Lullabye Before I Wake and Nickelodeon’s Unfabulous. At 18, she booked the role of Meena on Disney Channel’s Cory in the House. She played an ambassador’s daughter from the fictional country of Bahavia, and one of Cory’s best friends. The show continues to be a success on the Disney Channel. In 2008, she filmed the Sci Fi/Paramount pilot called Revolution. She played Billy Campbell’s daughter, a sharp tongued teen political activist. She also shot the film The Prankster, expected out this year with Devon Werkheiser from Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, as well as Ken Davitian (Borat), and Kurt Fuller (Pursuit of Happiness). Maiara recently signed onto Desperate Housewives, to play Eva Longoria’s niece, Ana. Maiara is a human rights activist, and spends much of her time volunteering and putting together community projects. She also enjoys traveling, reading, spending time outdoors, and studying Psychology, Biology, and Neuroscience on her own time.

Filmography

Film

• The Prankster (2009) …. Sage
• Lullabye Before I Wake (2007) …. Megan

Television

• Desperate Housewives (2009) …. Ana
• Revolution (2009) …. Emily
• Cory in the House (34 episodes, 2007-2008) …. Meena Paroom
• Breakin’ Down Cory in the House (2008) …. Herself
• The Disney Channel Games (2007) …. Herself
• Sing-Along Bowl-Athon (2006) …. Herself
• Unfabulous (1 episode, 2005) …. Girl cousin

Photos

Get Involved!

“Welcome to the ‘Get Involved’ page! I’m a big believer in finding a cause that means something to you and taking action. There are a lot of issues occurring in the world right now, and sometimes it can seem overwhelming. But the great thing is, we can create positive change no matter where we are or what our circumstances may be. Change starts from within, and when we modify our attitudes and habits for the better, we end up wanting to share our positivity with others. Getting involved can be as simple as choosing not to litter and recycling, joining a club at school, or donating your time or money. There are all sorts of ways to help in your community and all over the world. Getting involved makes us feel proactive and productive, and the happiness we bring to others makes us feel great inside. So go out there and do something! If you need some help getting started, check out Volunteer Match, Network for Good, Young Women’s Empowerment Network, or Global Volunteer Network.”

Maiara volunteers with Equestrian Therapy, which is a non profit organization dedicated to special needs children and adults. The organization teaches children and adults how to horseback ride, and engages them in mentally and physically stimulating activities in a fun and supportive environment. She also co-hosted Girl Prep in Hollywood in March of 2009. Girl Prep is a youth conference created by the Young Women’s Empowerment Network and sponsored by In a Perfect World. The conference brought 250 girls together from the ages of 10 to 13 and sent them through self-esteem, leadership, and youth activism workshops. Maiara co-facilitated the self-esteem workshop, and will be hosting more events in the future.