Maya (singer)

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Maya (singer)

Role / Field:

South Korean pop rock singer and actress known for her debut in 2003.

Born:

1979-11-17

Century / Era:

1979s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Kim Young-sook (Korean: 김영숙; born 17 November 1979), better known as Maya (마야) is a South Korean pop rock singer and actress.

Career & Major Achievements

She debuted in 2003 with the album, Born To Do It, which included the hit single "Azalea."

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1979 (1979-11-17): Birth of Maya (singer) — South Korean pop rock singer and actress known for her debut in 2003.
2. 2003: 2003 Milestone — She debuted in 2003 with the album, Born To Do It, which included the hit single "Azalea.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Maya (singer)

True or False: “Maya's professional career began with a major international breakthrough album release in the early 2010s.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She debuted much earlier than the early 2010s, releasing her first studio album in 2003.

Contemporary Figures & Related Historical Timelines

• A. P. Elkin — Contemporary (Died in 1979) (1979): Influential Australian anthropologist and Anglican clergyman (1891–1979)
• A. Philip Randolph — Contemporary (Died in 1979) (1979): Pioneer labor unionist and civil rights activist who fought for racial equality.
• Aaliyah — Contemporary (Born in 1979) (1979): Pioneering R&B artist known for redefining urban pop and hip hop sounds.
• Abba Eban — Shared historical date (11-17 · Died) (2002): Israeli diplomat, politician, and scholar of Arabic and Hebrew languages.
• Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani — Shared historical date (11-17 · Died) (1976): Bangladeshi statesman and founder of the Awami League, known for advocating for the poor.
• Aaron Paul — Historical peer (Born in 1979) (1979): American actor, renowned for portraying Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad.
• Abdul-Malik al-Houthi — Historical peer (Born in 1979) (1979): Yemeni religious leader and second principal figure of the Houthi movement (Ansar Allah).
• Alberto Sordi — Historical peer (Died in 2003) (2003): Pillar of Italian Cinema, master of Commedia all'italiana comedy.
• Alija Izetbegović — Historical peer (Died in 2003) (2003): Bosnian politician, Islamic philosopher, and author who led Bosnia through its tumultuous independence.
• Adolphe, Grand Duke of Luxembourg — Shared historical date (11-17 · Died) (1905): Grand Duke of Luxembourg, ruling from 1890 until his death in 1905.
• 1979 Historical Timeline & Archive — Explore world events and figures from 1979
• November 17 (11-17) On This Day — Historical birthdays and events on November 17

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