Miranda Rae Mayo is an American actress and singer songwriter originally from Fresno, California. After high school graduation, Mayo relocated to Los Angeles to pursue her career full-time - and it didn't take long for Hollywood to take note.Shortly after arriving in LA, Mayo starred as 'Reece Shebani' on BET's popular series "The Game," and 'Zoe Browning' on "Days of Our Lives." She went on to star as 'Talia Sandoval' in ABC Family's hit series "Pretty Little Liars." In the summer of 2015, she starred as 'Vera Machiado' on the critically acclaimed HBO series, "True Detective" and was a series regular on the ABC drama series "Blood & Oil" starring Don Johnson and Chase Crawford, where she played Lacey Briggs, Don Johnson's illegitimate daughter. Critics and audiences fell in love with Miranda, praising her fierce character and singling her out, as an actress "you don't want to miss."Miranda can next be seen on Dick Wolf's hit NBC drama series "Chicago Fire" as Stella Kidd, a funny, fearless and brazen firefighter who joins Firehouse 51. The inspiration for which was drawn from real-life firehouses that feature two female firefighters.Mayo's motion picture credits include "We Are Your Friends" and a leading role as the sassy model and muse 'Rose', in Wes Craven's final film "The Girl in The Photographs", which premiered to a sold-out crowd at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival. The film is due for a release this April. When not working,Mayo stays active by running, cycling and practicing yoga. Miranda is an avid music lover, playing cello, piano, singing and writing her own music. Whenever she finds time can be found at various jazz clubs listening to songs made famous by some of her favorite musicians such as John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock and Billie Holiday. Miranda is an aspiring philanthropist and currently donates to the following organizations: Reading for Kids, Peace Action West, Amnesty International, and Angel City Pit Bulls.