Maya (singer)
Maya | |
|---|---|
 Maya in 2019 | |
| Born | 17 November 1979 South Korea |
| Education | Seoul Institute of the Arts |
| Occupations | Singer, actress |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Rock, pop rock |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김영숙 |
| RR | Gim Yeongsuk |
| MR | Kim Yŏngsuk |
| Stage name | |
| Hangul | 마야 |
| RR | Maya |
| MR | Maya |
Kim Young-sook (Korean: 김영숙; born 17 November 1979), better known as Maya (마야) is a South Korean pop rock singer and actress.[1] She debuted in 2003 with the album, Born To Do It, which included the hit single "Azalea."[2]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [3] | |||
| Born To Do It |
|
46 |
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| Rock Star |
|
9 |
|
| Girls Generation (소녀시대) |
|
7 |
|
| Road To Myself |
|
12 |
|
| Maya Four |
|
23 |
|
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]- Bodyguard (KBS2, 2003)
- Nursery Story (MBC, 2003)
- Magic (SBS, 2004)
- Family's Honor (SBS, 2008)
- Blossom Sisters (MBC, 2010)
- Dream of the Emperor (KBS1, 2012)
- Ugly Alert (SBS, 2013)
Film
[edit]- What Is Natural? (2003)
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5th Mnet Asian Music Awards[9] | Best New Female Artist | Azalea | Won |
| 18th Golden Disk Awards | Best Pop Award | Won | ||
| 14th Seoul Music Awards | Best New Artist | Won | ||
| KBS Drama Awards | Best New Actress | Bodyguard | Won | |
| 2009 | SBS Drama Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Special Planning Drama | Family's Honor | Nominated |
| 2010 | MBC Drama Awards | Best New Actress | Dandelion Family | Nominated |
State honors
[edit]| Country | Year | Honor | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea[note 1] | 2010 | Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation | [13] |
Notes
[edit]- ↑ Honors are given at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, arranged by the Korea Creative Content Agency and hosted by the