Maria (Meria Aires)
| Maria | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Meria Aires |
| Born | February 16, 1989 |
| Origin | Brunei |
| Genres | Pop Soft Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer Song-writer |
| Years active | 2005 - Present |
| Associated acts | Putri Norizah, Merah Band |
| Website | - |
Meria Aires (or popularly known as Maria or Meria Aires; born February 16, 1989) is a Bruneian singer-song writer.
Biography
She began her career in 2005 in a radio singing contest organized by Kristal FM in conjunction with His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam's birthday celebrations. Despite only winning Silver, Angan (an original song composed by her own uncle, Nan), was very well received by radio listeners at that time.
The success of, Angan, had encouraged her to try her luck in releasing her first official single, Bisik Hati, in 2006 - a song that had changed her life instantly. She began performing at various state and corporate functions,[1] winning more music awards locally than any other Bruneian celebrities in Brunei's music history[2] and finally releasing her second album (first solo album), Sesaat Kau Hadir, on May 23, 2009.[3]
Quoted in an interview with local media, she recalls a music collaboration with Merah band from Singapore as one of her most memorable moments in her career. Biar Sampai Akhir was launched on the 13 of February 2011, at Kallang CC Singapore along with its official music video produced by Singaporean production company Merah In Motion.
Aires represented Radio Televisyen Brunei (RTB) Brunei at the first ABU Radio Song Festival 2012, which took place at the KBS Concert Hall in Seoul, South Korea on 11 October 2012,[4][5] a competition that brought Brunei Silver award.
Discography
Studio Album
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Maria And Destine[6] |
| 2010 | Sesaat Engkau Hadir[7] |
Singles
| Year | Single | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Angan | |
| 2006 | Bisik Hati | |
| 2006 | Aku Atau Dia | Pelangi FM's Song of the Year 2006 |
| 2007 | Jatuh Cinta | |
| 2007 | Kau Tetap Milikku | Duet with "The Seeds" |
| 2008 | Waktu | Pelangi FM's Song of the Year 2008 |
| 2009 | Sesaat Engkau Hadir | |
| 2009 | Kau Segalanya | |
| 2009 | Waktu | Remix |
| 2009 | Semarak Syawal Mulia | First Hari Raya song |
| 2010 | Kini Berakhir Sudah | Album Sesaat Engkau Hadir |
| 2011 | Biar Sampai Akhir | Duet with "Merah Band" |
| 2012 | Yang Terindah | |
| 2013 | Satu Kali | |
| 2014 | Jika Tiada Jalan Lain | |
| 2015 | Kekasihku | |
| 2016 | Bisik Hati | Ballad version |
Awards & Achievements
Awards
| Year | Categories Nominated | Award | Organizing Body | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Artis Wanita Pilihan | Pelangi Awards 2006/2007 | Pelangi FM | Won[8] |
| 2007 | Lagu Pilihan (Song of Choice) - Kau Tetap Milikku (duet with The Seeds) | Pelangi Awards 2006/2007 | Pelangi FM | Won[9] |
| 2009 | Artis Wanita Pilihan (Chosen Female Artist) | Pelangi Awards 2008/2009 | Pelangi FM | Won[10] |
| 2009 | B.Mobile's Most Voted Artist | Pelangi Awards 2008/2009 | Pelangi FM | Won[11] |
| 2009 | Artis Wanita Popular (Popular Female Artist) | RTB Awards | RTB | Won[12] |
| 2010 | Best Female Artist | Cool Tones Awards | CTA | Won |
| 2012 | Lagu Pilihan (Song of Choice) - Jika Tiada Jalan Lain | Pelangi Awards (2012-2013) | Pelangi FM | Won[13] |
Other Achievements
| Year | Competition | Organizing Body | Country | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Kristal Idol | Brunei | Silver | |
| 2012 | ABU Radio Song Festival 2012 | South Korea | Silver[14] | |
References
- ↑ Article on her performance at a state function: Malek Hashim (18 October 2008). "Her Majesty attends b'day celebration". Borneo Bulletin.
The royal guests were also treated to a live singing performance by Maria, a well-known local entertainer who belted out three songs - 'Waktu', 'Janji' and 'Bassanova'.
- ↑ Razak, Khairi; BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (February 16, 2009). "Glittering finale marks RTB 2008 awards". The Brunei Times. Retrieved 2009-05-24.
- ↑ Jayden (25 May 2009). "Maria's launching of 'Sesaat Kau Hadir'". Retrieved 9 March 2010.
- ↑ "ABU TV Song Festival 2012 Participants". ESCKAZ.com. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
- ↑ "ABU TV Song Festival 2012". Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
- ↑ "Maria Profile and Biography". supportbruneianartists.blogspot.com. PAB. 18 Aug 2010.
- ↑ "Album Launching : Maria Sesaat Engkau Hadir".
- ↑ Salam, Nurkhayrul. "Songs and dance grace Pelangi Awards night".
- ↑ Salam, Nurkhayrul. "Songs and dance grace Pelangi Awards night".
- ↑ Sadikin, Syazwan. "Musicians fill the night with melody at Pelangi Awards". The Brunei Times.
- ↑ Mohd Sofri, Dewi. "Maria, oh Maria". The Brunei Times.
- ↑ Razak, Khairi. "Glittering finale marks RTB 2008 awards". The Brunei Times.
- ↑ "Pelangi Awards 2012-2013: A night of glamour, elegance and beauty".
- ↑ "Maria scoops silver abu award".
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by None |
Brunei in the ABU Radio Song Festival 2012 with "The sweetest memory" |
Succeeded by |