Мария Илиева (Maria Ilieva), born on December 1, 1977, in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, is a Bulgarian singer, songwriter, and producer. Trained as a pianist from age five and a member of the “Petko Stainov” Choir Academy, she began her performing career in the late 1990s with bands Visoko and Kaffe Band. Her solo career launched with the single "Лунен сън" in 2002. Her subsequent releases include Идвам към теб (2006) and Всичко (2018). Notable collaborations include duets with Графа on "Крадена любов" (2006) and Tony Carreira on "O 1º Grande Amor " (2013). She has received over 40 awards for her music and style, including the Best Duet Award in 2010. She has also been a judge on various television shows such as X Factor Bulgaria and The Voice of Bulgaria.
