Introduction:
"What a set of pipes!"
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About Maria...
"What a set of pipes!" One of the many ways in which people have described Maria's voice. A sensational success on cruise ships and on land around the globe, Maria is blessed with a rare gift, a beautiful mezzo-soprano voice and a terrific personality. This born entertainer captures her audiences the moment she steps on to the stage!
Despite studying the piano throughout her childhood, earning a scholarship to study at the Royal College of Music in London, Maria's talents for singing, dancing and acting drew her into the world of musical theatre, where she played countless leading roles across the UK for 20 years.
Since then she has been a regular soloist for prestigious male voice choirs, been accompanied by 70-piece orchestras, toured with celebrities and whenever possible made guest appearances at various charity concerts. Now an award-winning recording artist and cabaret entertainer, Maria performs on cruise ships all over the world, delighting her audiences.
Maria believes that she has the best job in the world, but she also loves her home life. When not at sea, home is now in sunny Spain with her number one fan, her adoring husband Larry and her two beautiful cats Bella and Poppy.
Influenced by Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand, Jazz, Pop and Opera, Maria truly has something to suit all tastes. Her knowledge, experience and expertise combined with her talent and love of music, result in performances that are always fresh, exciting, memorable and fun.