Biography
Who is Maro?
Early life and background
Mariana Brito da Cruz Forjaz Secca grew up as the second of three children born to parents João Pedro Basto Forjaz Secca and Cristina Isabel Capello Brito da Cruz. While she initially aimed to pursue veterinary medicine, her path shifted toward the arts. She eventually enrolled at the Berklee College of Music to refine her abilities. This academic experience was a turning point for her artistic development. This decision led her to relocate to Los Angeles to advance her professional musical goals and find new opportunities in the industry.
Musical career and collaborations
Maro built a distinct presence on the internet by posting videos of herself performing with various well-known musicians. Her online content features duets with artists like Eric Clapton, Salvador Sobral, Mayra Andrade, Rosa Passos, and António Zambujo. Beyond her solo work, she contributed to Jacob Collier's 2019 album Djesse Vol. 2. She also provided vocals for the track Better Now, which was the second single from the album The Last Goodbye by Odesza. This song reached the 19th position on the Dance/Electronic Billboard Chart during the spring of 2022.
Eurovision and awards
In 2022, she achieved a significant milestone by winning the Festival da Canção. This victory allowed her to travel to Turin, Italy, to perform for Portugal at the Eurovision Song Contest. During the event, she sang Saudade, saudade. Her contributions to music were further recognized when she received the Prémio José Afonso. Today, she continues to work as a professional composer and performer, building on the momentum established by her appearances on international stages and her various collaborative projects across the globe.
Birthday and age
Maro was born on October 30, 1994, which makes Maro 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Maro shares the date with 53 other famous people.
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