Biography
Who is Ava Max?
Early life and background
Ava Max was born as Amanda Koçi in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her parents were originally from Albania and left the country in 1991 following the collapse of communism. They spent a year living at a church in Paris before meeting a woman from Wisconsin who assisted them in moving to the United States. During her early childhood, the family struggled financially as her parents worked multiple jobs to support the household.
Moving to Los Angeles and early career
At the age of 14, Ava moved to Los Angeles with her mother to pursue music. She faced consistent rejection because she was underage. She eventually relocated to South Carolina, where she attended Lexington High School for one year after being homeschooled. She later returned to Los Angeles at age 17 with her brother, who served as her manager. This period was difficult, and she faced financial struggles while searching for producers.
Breakthrough and studio albums
The career of Ava Max saw a major shift in 2018 with the release of the single Sweet but Psycho. The song reached the number one spot in over 22 countries and peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It has been certified platinum four times in the United States and streamed over two billion times globally. She followed this success with songs like So Am I and Kings and Queens.
Collaborations and awards
Throughout her career, she has frequently collaborated with other musicians. In 2018, she appeared on David Guetta's album 7 on the track Let It Be Me. She also worked with Jason Derulo and Vice on the song Make Up. In 2019, she teamed up with Norwegian producer Alan Walker for the song Alone, Pt. II. Also, she was featured on the charity single Stop Crying Your Heart Out for BBC Radio 2 Allstars.
Birthday and age
Ava Max was born on February 16, 1994, which makes Ava 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Ava shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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