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Keya Hamilton

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Keya Hamilton

11 films

Actor, writer and director Keya Hamilton grew up in a home where music and creative expression were at its center. She is best known for her role in the Hallmark movie Christmas in Harmony. Keya began her adult acting career in theater, touring the US, performing in stage plays and transitioning into film in 2012. After working for and being inspired by Kelly Fremon Craig and James L. Brooks on the feature film, Are You There God, It's Me Margaret, she decided to take the plunge into directing. In 2023, she made her directorial debut with the documentary short Creating Sentenced to Pray and the romantic comedy It Had to Be You. She is looking forward to the completion of her film The Conversation. Keya is the creator and owner of Key Casting and Productions, the provider of casting, consulting, screenwriting, producing and directing services. She is also on the Board of Directors for the non-profit organization, Que The Music Performing Arts Academy.

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. posterFirst watchAre You There God? It's Me, Margaret.20237.1as Gospel SingerWhen her family moves from New York City to New Jersey, an 11-year-old girl navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence.View film

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Filmography

11 films as actor
  1. 2025RoofmanMidge
  2. 2025Break the CycleGale Whitehead
  3. 2023Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy MountainChurch Woman
  4. 2023Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.Gospel Singer
  5. 2021Christmas in HarmonyNia Washington
  6. 2021A Reflection of EvilYolanda Prescot
  7. 2021Calm BeforeReporter
  8. 2018Counterplay
  9. 2016MastermindsParty Guest (uncredited)
  10. 2016Heterodox HDS
  11. 2014An Evergreen ChristmasFuneral Attendee