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{{Infobox person
| name = Meester Shay 
| image = Shay performing in April 2017.jpg
| caption = Shay at 2017 Diamond Awards 
| birth_name =  Meester Rita Shay
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|9|9}}
| nationality = American
| birth_place = Los Angeles, California, U.S.
| occupation = Rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, fashion designer, model
| partner =  {{unbulleted list|Richard Kane {{small|(2017–present; engaged)}}}}
| years_active = 2012–present
| television = ''[[Princess T-ara (TV series)|Princess T-ara]]'', ''[[Inspiration (TV series)|Inspiration]]'', ''[[Everlating (2016 TV series)|Everlasting]]''
| module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes 
| background = solo_singer <!-- mandatory field -->
| instrument = Vocals, piano
| genre =  R&amp;B, hip hop, pop
| associated_acts = [[Lil Missy A]], [[Trisha Louis]]
| label = MTM
| website = {{URL|http://barbiefame.wixsite.com/meestershay|Meestershay.com}}
}}
}}

'''Meester Rita Shay''' (born September 9, 1993) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, fashion designer and model. She collaborated with [[Trisha Louis]] in ''[[Princess T-ara]]'' playing Arin in 2012. She is also known of a musical duo [[Lil Missy A]] with [[Trisha Louis]]. Shay starred the 2013 drama series ''[[Inspiration (TV series)|Inspiration]]'' as Jasmine and won 2 awards such as Best Love Team Series and Best Drama Series 2013. Shay appeared a music video based on the drama series ''[[Inspiration (TV series)|Inspiration]]'', "[[Never Give Up (Meester Shay song)|Never Give Up]]" as her first single released on April 1 2013. Shay debuted her studio album ''[[My Inspiration On You (Meester Shay album)|My Inspiration On You]]'' and with the lead single "[[Feel Me (Meester Shay song)|Feel Me]]" on July 18 2013. Shay also debuted a film ''[[Grand Mischievous]]'' (2013). In January of 2014 Shay announced that she will release her single "[[Seventeen (Meester Shay song)|Seventeen]]" on January 13 2014. She featured from ''[[My Cinderella (TV series)|My Cinderella]]'' soundtrack "[[Shine On You (Kimyna Jones song)|Shine On You]]" by [[Kimyna Jones]], released on January 19 2014. She also released from ''[[My Cinderella (TV series)#Soundtrack|My Cinderella: The Official Soundtrack]]'', "[[Gentle Girl (Meester Shay song)|Gentle Girl]]" on February 4 2014. Shay released the ''[[My Inspiration On You (Meester Shay album)|My Inspiration On You]]'' ' s third and final single "[[My Love (Meester Shay song)|My Love]]" on April 3 2014. In 2016, she also played the lead role in ''[[Everlating (2016 TV series)|Everlasting]]''.

==Early life==

Meester Rita Shay was born on September 9, 1993, in Los Angeles, California. Shay grew up singing and dancing at the young age. She studied dance competitively in ballet, jazz and hip hop since the age of five until the age of sixteen due to her injuries. Shay attended [[Fairfax High School]] in Los Angeles where she graduated in 2011 at the age of eighteen. [[Trisha Louis]] was her high school bestfriend and who was an international student from Canada. They both express their passion in music which they started singing covers on YouTube. Thereafter, Shay then learned how to play piano, inspired by Trisha Louis and then took piano lesson. Shay also did a school talent quest with [[Trisha Louis]] and was a member of a school choir in high school. Shay immigrated in Dynamite, Barbia and attended Revlon University. She conjoined Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Drama as her chores.

==Career==

===2012–13: ''Princess T-ara'' and Lil Missy A===
[[File: Trisha and Meester in 2012.jpg|thumbnail|[[Trisha Louis]] (right) in November 2012|160px]]
Shay wrote a play with [[Trisha Louis]] called ''[[Princess T-ara (TV series)|Princess T-ara]]'' for their drama assessment, while attending Revlon University together and the play were later performed on theater by Louis and Shay. The director Avan Liu watched their play and it made Liu impressed by their acting skills and the story line. Liu then became interested to make the play as a film, Shay and Louis agreed to his contract. The film making of the play was cancelled due to the low financial of the crew and then later changed it into drama series. Shay and Louis refused to be cast in the series but Avan Liu encouraged them to be in the cast and Liu believes that Shay and Louis would "become a star" and the story line "would be hit". The play then officially became as a drama series which it aired on XLR8 network on July 21 2012. Shay then signed a contract with [[Trisha Louis]] to pursue their acting career. The series rated 10.3 and it was referred as the third best series in 2012. Princess T-ara nominated in Best Drama Series at XLR8 Star Awards 2012. After ''[[Princess T-ara]]'' ended on November 20 2012, Shay and Louis rose to fame and received a recognition from media, also gained a lot of fans. Shay and Louis graced on the cover of Best Friend magazine to promote themselves. Shay also has a YouTube account called MeesterShayOfficial, where she uploads covers of her influences songs including "Take A Bow" by Rihanna, "If I Were A Boy" by Beyonce, "No One" by Alicia Keys, "Big Girls Dont Cry" by Fergie, "Halo" by Beyonce, "Tattoo" by Jordin Sparks and "Someone Like You" by Adele. She also has another YouTube account with Trisha Louis called LilMissyAOfficial and uploaded a cover including "Superbass" by Nicki Minaj, "Love The Way You Lie" by Eminem ft. Rihanna, "Where Is The Love"by Black Eyed Peas, "Tik Tok"by Kesha and "Hot N Cold"by Katy Perry.  

Shay later signed at MTM Records to start her music career as a duo with [[Trisha Louis]], when the music agency found her YouTube channel where she makes singing covers with Louis and were surprised that "The Princess T-ara stars can also sing", she also revealed on ''Dior Dior Show'' that she wanted to pursue her music career with Louis.
they were announced as [[Lil Missy A]].  The duo then released "[[Fly Away (Lil Missy A song)|Fly Away]]" at the same time with the EP ''[[Superstar (Lil Missy A EP)|Superstar]]'' on November 23 2012. ''Superstar'' debuted on Barbia and peaked at number 44 XLR8 Albums Chart. The lead single "[[Fly Away (Lil Missy A song)|Fly Away]]" peaked at number 80  Billboard Hot 100 in United States.  Lil Missy A performed the song on ''AB.CO'' show on December 2 2012.<ref>http://mojim.com/tw103175x7.htm</ref> The second single "[[Don't Ever Leave Me (Lil Missy A song)|Don't Ever Leave Me]]" released on December 27 2012. It peaked at number 44 Billboard Hot 100 in United States. Lil Missy A performed the song on ''LMN'' talk show on January 13 2013.<ref>http://www.lyricsbox.com/missy-elliott-lyrics-you-dont-know-feat-lil-mo-wx8k4ph.html</ref> The duo took over a year of hiatus in the start of 2013, of premiering Meester's drama series ''[[Inspiration (TV series)|Inspiration]]''.

===2013–15: ''Inspiration'' and ''My Inspiration On You''===
[[File:Meester Shay in October 2013.jpg|thumbnail|Shay at 2013 Phoenix Club|left|160px]]
In 2013 Shay played Jasmine in ''[[Inspiration (TV series)|Inspiration]]'' as her lead drama series, released on February 27 2013. The series became as the top drama series in 2013, and rated 20.5. Shay gain her popularity for playing Jasmine and received positive reviews from critics calling her a "good actress". She also gain popularity for playing the enemy and love interest of Jonathan portrayed by [[Aaron Hart (actor)|Aaron Hart]]. Fans gave Shay a good reviews, calling her an "inspiring actress" and most fans shipped Shay and Hart due to their roles "feuding and falling in love at the end" in the scene, which also adds more popularity for the series. Shay released her single "[[Never Give Up (Meester Shay song)|Never Give Up]]" for the drama series ''[[Inspiration (TV series)|Inspiration]]'' theme song on April 1. On April 5, Shay made ''Inspiration'' won an award of Best Love Team Series at XLR8 Celeb Awards with a co-star [[Aaron Hart (actor)|Aaron Hart]]. The fans request them to make this series also a romance. ''[[Inspiration (TV series)|Inspiration]]'' ended on July 16 2013. The series also won the award of Best Drama Series 2013 at XLR8 Star Awards.
 
Shay began her music career as a solo artist which she released her single "[[Feel Me (Meester Shay song)|Feel Me]]" on July 18, 2013. It was first debuted on XLR8 Singles Charts and it peaked at number 2 along with "[[Sexy Girlz]]" by [[Ladies Sound]]. <ref>http://thecountrysite.com/tag/dan-shay-press-releases/</ref><ref>http://thecountrysite.com/2014/01/18/new-country-duo-dan-shay-to-join-blake-sheltons-ten-times-crazier-tour-2014-this-june/</ref> The song also peaked at number 5 ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in United States.<ref>http://www.k-mag.gr/ed-westwick-leighton-meester-one-more-time-after-the-end-of-gossip-girl/</ref><ref>http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20160343,00.html</ref><ref>http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-1330223/My-body-I-Leighton-Meester.html</ref> Meester has performed the song on Exclusive Show and Hot Summer Live Music. The song was written by T Jazz and also produced the song with Shutterland. The video of "Feel Me" has been viewed more than 800 million. Shay's image and voice has been compared Fergie, describing as "the white girl rapper". She released her debut studio album ''[[My Inspiration On You (Meester Shay album)|My Inspiration On You]]'' on October 14, 2013, she named the album from her drama series ''[[Inspiration (TV series)|Inspiration]]'', after ended on July 16 2013, and said the drama series was the best lead for her. ''My Inspiration On You'' peaked at No. 55 on the US Billboard 200, selling 3,876 in its first week.<ref>http://waldorfandbasslove.tumblr.com/post/54444284310/my-monvera-manip</ref> 

Shay was announced that she will be appearing her first film ''[[Grand Mischievous]]'' as Alyson with a co-star Revel Yap and the film debuted on November 15 2013. In January 8 2014, as she performed on Hit It Up Summer! and Music Weekly, it was announced that she will release the second single from ''My Inspiration On You'', "[[Seventeen (Meester Shay song)|Seventeen]]" on January 13 2014. The song peaked at number 28 ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in United States. Shay collaborated with [[Kimyna Jones]] which she featured her song "[[Shine On You (Kimyna Jones song)|Shine On You]]" from ''[[My Cinderella (TV series)#Soundtrack|My Cinderella: The Official Soundtrack]]'', released on January 19 2014. <ref>http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/13/leighton-meester-is-the-new-face-hair-of-herbal-essences/</ref><ref>http://www.pinterest.com/alinafr93/beautiful-people-3/</ref> The song peaked at number 6 ''Billboard'' Hot 100 .<ref>http://prettylittleliars.alloyentertainment.com/camp-pretty-gossip-worthy-hair-and-skin-care-tips-from-blake-lively-and-leighton-meester/</ref><ref>http://prettylittleliars.alloyentertainment.com/camp-pretty-gossip-worthy-hair-and-skin-care-tips-from-blake-lively-and-leighton-meester/</ref> She also released from ''[[My Cinderella (TV series)#Soundtrack|My Cinderella: The Official Soundtrack]]'' "[[Gentle Girl (Meester Shay song|Gentle Girl]]" on February 4 2014. The song peaked at number 70 ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref>http://www.vogue.in/content/beauty-2011-mtv-movie-awards</ref>
Shay released the third and final single from ''[[My Inspiration On You (Meester Shay album)|My Inspiration On You]]'', "[[My Love (Meester Shay song)|My Love]]" on April 3 2014. The song was performed on acoustic before it was release. The song peaked at number 11 ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref>http://www.k-mag.gr/ed-westwick-leighton-meester-one-more-time-after-the-end-of-gossip-girl/</ref> In 2014 Shay initially embarked on The Seventeen Tour to support her debut album ''My Inspiration On You'' but it was cancelled due to poor management and ticket sales. Shay starred in a 2014 film ''[[The Pointe Shoe]]'' as Nicole along side with [[Christina Tana]], [[Chelsea Maria]], [[Aurora Rose]] and [[Rufa Monteith]]. Shay featured on American singer [[Aurora Rose]]'s single "[[Spotlight (Aurora Rose song)|Spotlight]]", which was released on 26 April 2015. The song was released as the lead single from Rose's second studio album ''[[Crazy For You (Aurora Rose album)|Crazy For You]]''. In 2015, Shay was a recurring actress which she played Ginger in the film ''Gorgeous Body'', she also played Kendra in the television series ''Wait For 10 Years''.

===2016–present: ''Everlasting'' and ''Bad Chick''===

[[File:Meester Shay in April 2016.jpg|thumbnail|Shay at 2016 ''[[Everlating (2017 TV series)|Everlasting]]'' premiere|right|160px]]
Shay played the lead in the drama series ''[[Everlating (2016 TV series)|Everlasting]]'' as Jessica Evans. The drama series released on April 27, 2016. ''Everlasting'' enjoyed immense popularity both locally with a peak rating of 30.6%, and internationally, having over one billion views on the American various streaming website. It has been referred as the second successful drama series of Shay, since she starred on her last drama series ''Inspiration'' which was on of her most successful work. The final episode of ''Everlasting'' ended on November 20, 2016. Shay won the Cube Awards 2016 award for Favorite Actress from ''Everlasting''. She was also nominated along with Leon Erin for Best Kiss. In November of 2016, Shay announced that she will be returning to music, which she worked with the producer William Millie for her second album ''[[Bad Chick (Meester Shay album)|Bad Chick]]'' which was released on August 8, 2017. She confirmed that she wanted to go back to music and misses being in the studio and recording some songs "It's been a long time since making songs in the studio and I have been busy with my acting projects". She also revealed that she has been spending time on the studio almost everyday. "The studio feels like my home to me and this is where I'm suppose to belong, I've never wanted to go back home and I feel like I have been possessed to this place". The album sold 90,754 copies in the United States and it peaked at number 25 ''Billboard'' 200.

Shay released the lead single "[[Derp (Meester Shay song)|Derp]]" on February 18, 2017 and it peaked at number 21 Billboard Hot 100 in United States. She performed the song on iSound on March 7, 2017. "Derp" received a negative critic from HAZ Entertainment claiming that the song "is a bad influence for teenagers and kids" and Viva magazine named the song as "the worst and most meaningless song of 2017. The song won Best Hip Hop Song at LoudSlam Awards 2017. She released the second single "[[Why (Meester Shay song)|Why]]" on April 1, 2017, for her upcoming second studio album. The song peaked at number 3 ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The music video was directed by Noah Art released on April 2, 2017 and it has 800 million views on YouTube. Shay won an Outstanding Female Rapper at Diamond Awards. On August 5, 2017, it was announced that Shay was chosen as one of the supporting acts of Trisha Louis's Foreplay Tour. Shay embarked on [[Bad Chick Tour]] to support the album, starting from September 21 to November 29. She announced the tour dates through her social media and her website on September 15, 2017. Visiting North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania.

==Other ventures==

===Fashion===
In April 7 2013 Shay created and released her fashion brand Elastic and it was also created and designed by herself.

===Endorsement===

Shay endorsed the Italian fashion house Max Mara on November 17 2012. She was also endorsing with Trisha Louis on November 23 2012. Shay graced the cover of Best Friend Magazine with Trisha Louis on November 17 2012.[6] In January 7, 2014 Shay endorsed with Aaron Hart, the American upscale clothing line brand Guess.

==Artistry==

===Influences===
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Shay cites her main musical influences include Fergie and Missy Elliot. She also cites Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears and Nicky Minaj. Christina Aguilera and Beyonce inspired Shay's vocal ability and were the main role models for her. Her rapping skills were inspired by Fergie, Missy Elliot and Nicki Minaj. She also described Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez and Britney Spears influence over her dancing, stage presence and choreography. Since high school she has been covering their songs on YouTube and often along with [[Trisha Louis]]. Fergie is her major role model "I love Fergie, she's such a cool and fun chick, she can sing, rap and has swag too". In Shay's teenhood, she enjoys listening to rap and hip hop music including Kanye West, Flor Rida, Lil Mama, Nelly, Tupac Shakur and Drake which inspire Shay to rap. "I love hip hop music, it's the genre of my heart, it's my soul and style, it's the music where it shows about my personality and who I am". Back in time, Shay was also a big fan of Black Eyed Peas and enjoys listening to their music.

==Personal life==

Shay has spend time with her best friend [[Trisha Louis]] singing and dancing. She uplouded a singing cover with [[Trisha Louis]] on YouTube Channel called LilMissyAOfficial such as "Superbass" by Nicki Minaj, "Love The Way You Lie" by Eminem ft. Rihanna, "Where Is The Love" by Black Eyed Peas, "Tik Tok" by Kesha and "Hot N Cold" by Katy Perry. Shay and Louis also uplouded a dance cover of "BO$$" by Fifth Harmony, "Yonce" by Beyonce and "Focus" by Ariana Grande. Shay stated that she had stopped dancing ballet due to her injury in ankle which she focuses on music. Her first passion was singing because she has been born to sing. Dancing has been like a hobby to her and considered as her second passion. She also excels in sports such as playing hockey and soccer. 

===Relationship===

In January of 2015, Shay is dating an actor [[Aaron Hart (actor)|Aaron Hart]] whom she met on set of ''Inspiration'' (2013); they confirmed their relationship on Esprada Show and ended on August of 2016. In February of 2017, Shay began dating an actor Richard Kane.<ref>http://barbianjehjuup.blogspot.co.nz/2017/02/meester-shay-confirms-that-she-is.html</ref> The couple became engaged in March 2017, after two months of dating.

==Filmography==

===Television===

{|class="wikitable sortable"
! Year 
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 2012
| ''[[Princess T-ara(TV series)|Princess T-ara ]]''
| Princess Arin
| main
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Inspiration (TV series)|Inspiration]]''
| Jasmine Konbanwa
| Lead
|-
| 2013
| ''Big Time ''
| Herself/Host
| Hosted with [[Aaron Hart (actor)|Aaron Hart]]
|-
| 2015
| ''Wait For 10 Years''
| Kendra
| 5 episodes
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Everlating (2016 TV series)|Everlasting]]''
| Jessica Evans
| Lead
|}

===Film===

{|class="wikitable sortable"
! Year 
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Grand Mischievous]]''
| Alyson
| Lead
|-
| 2014
| ''[[The Pointe Shoe]]''
| Nicole 
| Main
|-
| 2015
| ''Gorgeous Body''
| Ginger
| Recurring role
|}

==Discography==
{{Main|Meester Shay discography}}
{{See also|Lil Missy A discography}}

*''[[My Inspiration On You (Meester Shay album)|My Inspiration On You]]'' (2013)
*''[[Bad Chick (Meester Shay album)|Bad Chick]]'' (2017)

==Tours==
{{col-begin}}
'''Headlining'''
* [[Bad Chick Tour]] (2017)
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;Supporting
* [[Foreplay Tour]] (2017) {{small|([[Trisha Louis]])}}
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==Awards and nominations==

{| class="wikitable"
! width"40"|Year
! width"275"|Awards
! width"275"|Category
! width"250"|Nominated work
! width"90"|Result
|-
|align="center" rowspan="1"|2012
|align="center" rowspan="1"|XLR8 Star Awards
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Favourite Characters
|align="center" rowspan="1"|''[[Princess T-ara]]'' <br />
<small>(shared with [[Trisha Louis]])</small>
|{{nominated}}
|-
|align="center" rowspan="6"|2013
|align="center" rowspan="1"|XLR8 Celeb Awards
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Best Love Team Series
|align="center" rowspan="1"|''[[Inspiration (TV series)|Inspiration]]'' <br />
<small>(shared with [[Aaron Hart (actor)|Aaron Hart]])</small>
|{{won}}
|-
|align="center" rowspan="5"|XLR8 Star Awards
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Female Star Of The Year
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Meester Shay
|{{won}}
|-
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Best Hit Single Of The Year
|align="center" rowspan="1"|"[[Feel Me (Meester Shay song)|Feel Me]]"
|{{won}}
|-
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Top Sexiest Female Model
|align="center" rowspan="2"|Elastic
|{{won}}
|-
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Top Fashion Brand
|{{won}}
|-
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Top Fashion Brand Endorsing
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Max Mara <br />
<small>(shared with [[Trisha Louis]])</small>
|{{nominated}}
|-
|align="center" rowspan="6"|2014
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Top Music Awards
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Best Pop Song
|align="center" rowspan="1"|"[[My Love (Meester Shay song)|My Love]]"
|{{won}}
|-
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Cube Awards
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Best Hot Scene
|align="center" rowspan="1"|''[[Grand Mischievious]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Nation Awards
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Best Duo Model <br />
<small> with [[Aaron Hart]]</small>
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Aaron and Meester
|{{won}}
|-
|align="center" rowspan="1"|XLR8 Star Awards
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Artist Of The Year
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Meester Shay
|{{won}}
|-
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Melo Awards
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Best Dance Video
|align="center" rowspan="1"|"[[Seventeen (Meester Shay song)|Gentle Girl]]"
|{{nominated}}
|-
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Cube Awards
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Best OST
|align="center" rowspan="1"|"[[Gentle Girl]]" <br />
<small>from ''[[My Cinderella (TV series)|My Cinderella]]''</small>
|{{won}}
|-
|align="center" rowspan="2"|2016
|align="center" rowspan="2"|Cube Awards
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Favorite Actress
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Meester Shay
|{{won}}
|-
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Best Kiss
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Meester Shay and [[Leon Erin]]
|{{nominated}}
|-
|align="center" rowspan="4"|2017
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Diamond Awards
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Outstanding Female Rapper
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Meester Shay
|{{won}}
|-
|align="center" rowspan="2"|LoudSlam Awards
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Best Hip Hop Song
|align="center" rowspan="1"|"[[Derp (Meester Shay song)|Derp]]"
|{{won}}
|-
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Sexy Song
|align="center" rowspan="1"|"[[Better (Meester Shay song)|Better]]"
|{{nominated}}
|-
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Cube Awards
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Favourite Rapper
|align="center" rowspan="1"|Meester Shay
|{{nominated}}
|-
|}

==References==
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==External links==
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