COMING BACK HOME Songwriter, recording artist and actress, Zoe Myers stays true to herself By: Terry Check
NBC interview with Zoe Myers during the premiere of the “Destiny Knows My Nameâ€? music video (Photographed by Terry Check) For ZoĂŤ Myers, nothing is better than coming back to her southern roots. Growing up in Rome, Georgia, Zoe dreamed that someday she would be on stage - singing, dancing and acting. After years of dance classes and performing in local theater and musicals, ZoĂŤ began to appear in duced in Atlanta. “I fell in love with [the ! "# $ %" this was only the beginning. She packed her bags and headed to Los Angeles to pursue acting. With roles in Dance of the Dead, Isolation, and the series My Mother/Agent, her casting calls became more frequent and somewhat easier. However, Georgia was always on her mind. “In LA,
it’s easy to lose yourself,â€? she said. “I stayed grounded by keeping in touch with my family and friends, often calling my mother several times a day - stay true to who you are.â€? To get back to the east coast, she auditioned for Destiny & ' () The producer, Michael Davis of Uptone Pictures, casted ZoĂŤ for the leading role as Elizabeth. Scheduled for release this year, Destiny Road is a drama feature *
* people, brought together by one " about salvation, forgiveness and faith in God. +! * movie, ZoĂŤ wrote the lyrics of her latest song, released in January, called Destiny Knows My Name. “Writing lyrics is like writ-
ing in my the diary,â€? she continues: “Tired of feeling out of place - Filling empty space. - I’m headed home. - Keepin’ up this * 0 ) * - The girl I know.â€? ZoÍ’s diary is full of lyrics, which helped to create eleven singles, including Love Me Hate Me, Mirror, Robot Boy and Hurricane. Though her earlier music was described as pop/rock and dance/club, she describes her new music as “a little Southern, a bit pop, maybe a bit rock - always staying true to my Georgia roots.â€? ZoÍ’s sultry voice and extraordinary emotional acting landed her the role in Truth Seekers: The Music of Souls, as Marci Maze, a remarkable intellectual seeking world peace.
Getting ready for the premiere (Photographed by Terry Check) When asked where she sees her career in 3 to 5 years, she responds, “continually progress ! 0 my roles - enjoying the journey.â€? As a song writer, recording artist, and actress with core values of family, friends and God, ZoĂŤ Myers is a role model to all. Georgia is happy that she is back home. For more information about ZoĂŤ, visit zoemyers.com.