ABOUT

Mikaela Monet, formerly known as ALAYA, is a Venezuelan singer-songwriter and actress who has made her mark on the Latin artistic scene. She was named a “Latin Artist on the Rise” and one of the “5 Latin Female Acts to Watch” by Billboard, and in 2020, she was nominated for “Best New Female Artist” at Premios Lo Nuestro, sharing the category with artists like Rosalía.

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She made her acting debut in the Amazon Prime Video original film “El Sueño de Ayer / Mambo Dreams”, co-starring Mexican rock icon Rubén Albarrán and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Emilio Maillé. The story unfolds across two time periods, allowing Mikaela to portray two distinct lead roles—one set in the 1960s and the other in modern day. She also wrote and performed three original songs for the film’s soundtrack, blending her musical talent and emotional depth into the film’s narrative.

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Most recently, she returned to the screen in “Becoming Vera”, a coming-of-age drama directed by Spanish filmmaker Sergio Vizuete, currently on the festival circuit. “This role let me tap into a totally different side of myself—the ‘Latin villain’ I never knew I had. It was fun!” Mikaela shares.

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She is currently working on her next studio album as an independent artist, continuing her creative journey and carving out a distinct space in Latin music with her bold voice and authentic vision.