Maria

Acting•Born August 1, 1985 (age 40)•Beirut, Lebanon

Biography

Lebanese singer and actress Maria Nalbandia, known simply as “Maria,” was born in Beirut in 1983. She became famous in the music industry after her hit music video for the song “Ilab” (Play), which she performed with another Lebanese artist Jad Shwery. She has appeared in two Egyptian films by director Hany Girgis Fawzi Without Censorship and Feelings.