Draft:Maya Hanum
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Maya Hanum is a Malaysian singer-songwriter and actress (born on 2 April 1989) She’s known for her soulful and eclectic musical style, encompassing genres such as Art Pop, Jazz, Funk, and Rock, all infused with Soul. Her performances are characterized by theatrical elements and rich vocals that engage audiences through energetic storytelling.
Early Life and Influences
Maya’s musical influences include legendary artists like Karen Carpenter, Sade, and Celine Dion, as well as contemporary acts such as June Marieezy, India Arie, AURORA, and Jhené Aiko.
Music Career
In January 2021, Maya released her single “Breathe,” aiming to create a sense of peace for listeners. She has also collaborated with artists like Altimet and Sasi The Don on the track “Memang Mudah.” Her music is available on platforms such as Spotify.
Acting Career
Maya Hanum has established herself as a versatile actress in theater, video games, and music videos. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Mina D’Silva in Simulacra 2, an interactive horror game developed by Kaigan Games, where she portrayed a sharp-witted investigative journalist involved in a mysterious case.
Her other notable acting roles include:
• Anita in Tall, Dark & Handsome for Short & Sweet Musicals 2018, where she won the Best Actress (Female) Award.
• Model in the music video OKAY by Matthew McKelson & Music Kitchen.
• Gypsy in Humano Flamenco at the Damansara Performing Arts Centre (2016).
• FTalent Theatre Showcase (2016), showcasing a variety of theatrical performances.
• A Matter of Husbands with Penang Players, a dramatic theater production.
• SOUL (Aretha Franklin Tribute) Penang, where she performed in honor of the legendary soul singer.
• British Invasion at Actor’s Studio GreenHall, a theatrical tribute to iconic British music and culture.
Notable Performances
Throughout her career, Maya has performed at various venues and events, such as Pisco Bar in Kuala Lumpur, the Ipoh Fine Arts Society, KL Indie Fashion Week, and the Mercedes-Benz STYLO Asia Fashion Week. She has also been featured at LeNoir @ TREC in Kuala Lumpur and participated in the ‘Live Green, Save Green’ event with Traxxfm for Her Royal Highness, DYMM Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Zara Salim at Taman Eko Rimba Kledang Saiong Ipoh Perak in 2017.
Maya Hanum | |
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| Born | 2 April 1989 (aged 35) Malaysia |
| Citizenship | Malaysia |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter and actress |
| Notable work | Mina D’Silva (Simulacra 2) & Ex aku pontianak (Fifi) |
| Website | https://mayahanum.weebly.com/about.html |