Mary Zilba is an American singer and television personality best known for her singing career in Canada and her reign as Miss Ohio (Miss America Pageant). She was one of the main cast members of The Real Housewives of Vancouver.
Mary Zilba | |
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| Born | September 29, 1963 |
| Education | Central Catholic High School |
| Alma mater | University of Toledo (BA) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1986–2013 |
| Television | The Real Housewives of Vancouver |
| Children | 3 |
| Musical career | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Website | maryzilba |
Early life
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Mary Zilba was born in Toledo, Ohio, and is of Syrian and Lebanese ancestry,[1] she attended Central Catholic High School and is a graduate of the University of Toledo where she earned her degree in Journalism / Broadcasting. Zilba and her sister, Juliana, both held Miss Ohio titles.
Career
editAfter her Miss Ohio win in 1986, Zilba's remained in Ohio where she spent her early career working in broadcasting as a reporter and, later, becoming a television host and MC. Eventually, she moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she conceptualized, wrote, and produced a popular travel series called Eye on Travel (unrelated to the web TV series with the same name and her show was never heard of again). She later moved to Los Angeles, where she signed a music development deal. During this time, she began her short-lived career in film and TV. She subsequently moved to Vancouver, British Columbia and would appear as a main cast member of The Real Housewives of Vancouver for two seasons.
In March 2012, it was announced that Zilba had signed on to appear in The Real Housewives of Vancouver'. The show was canceled in 2015.
Musically, Mary Zilba has garnered some Top 40 hits on Canadian Radio. Her last song 11 years ago in 2013 her song, "HERO", went to #1 on the iTunes "Country Music" Charts in the United Kingdom for one week only. She has worked with some of the industry's elite songwriters and producers including pop writer, Diane Warren. [2]
In 2014, Mary Zilba made history, becoming one of the first-ever soloists permitted by the Vatican to sing in the sacred Sistine Chapel.
In March 2016, Zilba, with the backing of Rosemary Siemens on piano, Eli Bennett, and Jesse Sukkau on vocals, recorded a single "#VancoUBER" and released it on YouTube as part of a growing desire to see Uber in Vancouver. [3]
Personal life
editBorn and raised in Ohio, Zilba has six brothers and sisters, and is a mother to three sons; Cole, Chase, and Chad. Cole is a recent graduate of UCLA; Chase attends Santa Monica college and is a working musician. Chad is a model/actor attending school in Los Angeles.
Discography
editAlbums
edit- 1999: Out of the Blue
- 2003: Fly
- 2009: Flashback Fast Forward
- 2013 A Timeless Christmas
Singles
edit- 1997: "Do Me Right"
- 1998: "Seduction"
- 1998: "See You Again"
- 2003: "Put Your Arms Around Me"
- 2003: "Give It Up"
- 2003: "Whatever"
- 2003: "All Out of Love"
- 2008: "Unconditional"
- 2009: "Little Miss Reckless"
- 2012: "Hero"
- 2014: "Are You Sorry Now"
References
edit- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ Fwd_ iRealHousewives_ Mary Zilba Is #1 In In The iTunes UK Charts!
- ^ News Talk 980 CKNW, March 30, 2016 Real Housewife of Vancouver sings a love song for Uber