Amaya was born in San Francisco, California and grew up in Oakland. After graduating from the UCLA School of Theater, she began her relationship with MTV Networks and Bunim-Murray Productions, appearing on "The Real World: Hawaii" and two "Real World/Road Rules Challenges". This visibility has afforded Amaya the ability to reach...
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Amaya was born in San Francisco, California and grew up in Oakland. After graduating from the UCLA School of Theater, she began her relationship with MTV Networks and Bunim-Murray Productions, appearing on "The Real World: Hawaii" and two "Real World/Road Rules Challenges". This visibility has afforded Amaya the ability to reach out to her peers to talk about the pressures of society on body-image. Currently, she lectures at colleges and universities across the United States, speaking about eating disorders and self-esteem. Amaya has appeared in such publications as "Teen People," "Entertainment Weekly," and "TV Guide." She has also been a guest on various television and radio programs including The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999), Loveline (1996), and ESPN Radio. Her television career began as a teen investigative reporter for KRON-TV Channel 4 in San Francisco. She presently lives and works in Los Angeles, California. Show less «
