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Beast Games, a 2024 reality competition series hosted by Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson, follows 1,000 contestants competing for a $5 million prize. The series, inspired by the South Korean series Squid Game and Donaldson's viral video $456,000 Squid Game in Real Life!, premiered on Amazon Prime Video in December 2024.
Mia Speight, also known as Player 952 on Beast Games, is an accomplished actor, producer, and voiceover artist with a diverse portfolio in the entertainment industry.
Mia Speight: Player 952 from Beast Games career overview
Acting and voiceover work
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Mia Speight began her acting career in local projects within Maryland, D.C., and Virginia, where she appeared in commercials, independent films, and HBO series. According to her LinkedIn profile, among her notable roles is her portrayal of Attorney Laura Warren in the feature film Alex's Strip, directed by Irene Zoe Alameda.
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The film tells the story of a teenager reuniting with her father, only to become entangled in a terrorist plot. Speight's performance contributed to the legal drama's compelling narrative.
On television, she appeared in For My Man, episode 316, playing Lashonda Williams. She also gained recognition internationally through her work as an entertainment host for Royal Caribbean International. Her hosting engagements allowed her to perform for diverse audiences while refining her skills in communication and presentation.
As a voiceover artist, Speight has delivered performances for audiobooks and other projects. In 2022, she narrated an audiobook for a bestselling author from her hometown, which was released on Amazon. In an interview with La Note conducted on June 11, 2022, she described her work as a means to use theater and acting to inspire and educate.
Production and management
Beyond acting, Speight has been involved in production since 2022 as a freelance producer with Onyxx Communications LLC. Her responsibilities include coordinating and hiring actors and crew, managing payroll, serving as a liaison between clients and production teams, and overseeing on-set operations.
Speight's collaboration with MrBeast began in August 2024 when she became Player 952 on Beast Games. This role emphasizes her versatility in both on-screen and behind-the-scenes roles.
Additional achievements
Speight's modeling career includes work for brands like L'Oréal, where she served as a contract model from 2020 to 2021. She also has an extensive background in fitness and wellness, having worked as a personal trainer, group exercise instructor, and wellness consultant.
During her tenure with Bally Total Fitness, Sport Fit Bowie Racquet & Fitness Club, and her private fitness venture, Fitness by Numbers LLC, she focused on sustainable fitness solutions tailored to individual client needs.
Speight is also deeply involved in charitable initiatives. She promotes programs for inner-city youth and school-age children in Kenya, helping to provide educational opportunities and resources for underserved communities.
Challenges and personal growth
In a June 11, 2022, La Note interview, Speight candidly shared challenges she has faced in her personal life, including losing her home during the subprime loan crisis. She stated that the experience forced her to rebuild her life at 35, during which she also faced homelessness despite being employed.
Speight described this period as a turning point that led her to prioritize financial literacy and debt management.
"I re-educated myself on debt, lived below my means in a radical way, and vowed to be debt-free," she said.
She highlighted that these experiences motivated her to advocate for affordable housing and to educate others about financial systems to avoid similar pitfalls.
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