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Biography

Best known for her starring role as Riley Davis on CBS’s MACGYVER (2016–2021), Tristin Mays is an actor, singer, producer, and entrepreneur whose career spans television, film, and theater.

Most recently, Tristin can be seen starring in comedy THE COMIC SHOP on Amazon Prime Video opposite Jesse Metcalfe. Previous film credits include a starring role in THUNDERSTRUCK as well as HOUSE PARTY: TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT.

Her other television credits include a starring role as Shaina on Nickelodeon's GULLAH, GULLAH ISLAND, as Jenise Huckstable on EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS, and the multi-personality bully Bernice on Nickelodeon's NED’S DECLASSIFIED SCHOOL SURVIVAL GUIDE. She also appeared on Disney XD's ZEKE AND LUTHER as Monica Lopez, BIG TIME RUSH as Stephanie King, TRUE JACKSON, VP as Hailey, Disney XD's KICKIN’ IT as Vanessa Love, ALIAS as Robin Dixon, PRIVATE as Taylor Bell, SUPERGIRL as Paulina, and a recurring character on THE VAMPIRE DIARIES as Sarah Nelson.

Tristin is also a talented stage performer, starring in several Broadway productions, including Disney's "The Lion King" as Young Nala.

Tristin’s early career began in New York City, where she was signed to the Ford Modeling Agency and quickly became one of the top child models in the country. She appeared in numerous national campaigns for brands such as Kraft, PlaySkool, Kool-Aid, Sunkist, McDonald's, Ross, and Hershey’s.

She also explored her musical talents as a member of Jane3, a pop group signed to Jive/Zomba Records. Their single, “Screensaver,” produced by T-Pain and Marques Houston, received national attention and remains available online.

A lifelong storyteller, Tristin is also a writer, director, and creator of original work. Her creative drive extends beyond the screen—she’s deeply passionate about home remodeling and interior redecoration, often applying her artistic eye to transformative design projects.

Tristin founded Trizzio—a lifestyle brand named after a childhood nickname. After securing a design patent for one of her accessories, she launched a boutique in Riverside, California, featuring her original handbags, jewelry, clothing, and more.