Maeva's Bio

Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Maèva Romy Nathalie Guirand Renaud migrated to the U.S. in 1991 during the Coup d'etat against former President, Jean Bertrand Aristide. At an early age, Maèva developed a passion for the arts as a way of escape from her fears and sorrow. Due to the death of her mother, Maèva had difficulties understanding who she was and why she was here. Even though language was a barrier for her, Maèva found the arts as a way of communication and interaction with others outside of her culture.

In grammar school, Maèva boldly declared that she wanted to be a clown when she grew up so that she could make people happy. She performed her first poem before the Prime Minister of Haiti in 1992. The poem was none other than, Maya Angelou's "Still I Rise" (which she recited in French). By the time Maèva reached high school, she was already involved with the International Thespian Honor Society and participated in a variety of theatre festivals. Maèva was also nominated for the Silver Knight Award in Drama for Miami-Dade County. Throughout her college career, she performed with The Metropolitan Diversity Theatre, Chichima Productions, and various community theatre troupes.

In 2000, after playing the role of a praying grandmother, Maèva began to seek for greater purpose behind her work. As her journey of faith began, Maèva started to see clearer and gain better understanding of who she was, who she was created to be, and her responsibility to mankind. Maèva's dreams of becoming a star didn't change, but her understanding of what a star was changed her entire concept of being an entertainer. Because of her spiritual awakening, Maèva's passion for the arts grew into a passion for people.

In 2003, Maèva started her own company called Arts of Color Productions, (now Arts of Color Worship Arts Institute)- a multi-media and performing arts mentoring program for youth and young adults, where she produced, directed, and performed in two major showcases, "Poetry in Motion" and "Change is Coming". In 2008, Maèva published her first book of poetry entitled"Change is Coming: Dreams Pursued, Purpose Fulfilled"- A poet's retrospective on life and faith.

In April 2009, Maèva published her second book of poetry, "One Mind to the Body"- a collection of poetry touching on love, self-doubt, faith, and purpose.Maèva Renaud is a sole proprietor doing business as Maèva The Artist -a Multi-media producer and worship artist dedicated to empowering the human mind and heart through creative writing and artistic presentations. She specializes in Cinematic poetry, Poetry in Motion, and The Spoken Word and combines her faith and culture in her work. Maèva obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University, in Multi- Media Communications with a concentration in Film and Television Production and plans to utilize all of her skills and talents to inspire and invoke a positive change in people’s lives.

Maèva is also a frequent blogger and social entrepreneur. She currently resides in Cap-Haitien, Haiti at the Shalom Village Home for Children, where she teaches english and conducts arts program with the children.