Kyla continues with `Dr. Dolittle` in new DVD film

Born in Louisiana, Kyla Pratt's first real acting experience came on a Friends episode, "The One Where Rachel Quits."

Kyla is best known for her role as Breanna Barnes in the UPN sitcom, One On One (2001-06).

Kyla has been involved in many Disney Channel projects, such as The Proud Family television show and "The Proud Family Movie" as the voice of Penny Proud.

She has guest starred in several weekly TV series, including Veronica Mars, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Lizzie McGuire, Smart Guy, Sister, Sister, Living Single, Moesha and The Parkers. Kyla also starred as Amanda Beale in the Nickelodeon TV film "Maniac Magee."

As a film actress, she played Maya Dolittle in the movie "Dr. Dolittle" and its three sequels. Kyla also played Doris in the 2004 live-action film "Fat Albert".

In 1999, she won a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice award for "Favorite Rising Star."

In this 2008 interview, host Rafael Siegel talks to Kyla about working as an actress in Hollywood and whether she visits any of her fan websites. As part of the promotional tour, Kayla tells us about her starring role as Maya in the direct-to-DVD family picture, "Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief."