Mary Zilba is an American singer and television personality best known for her singing career in Canada and her reign as Miss Ohio (Miss America Pageant). She was additionally a cast member on The Real Housewives of Vancouver for two seasons.

Early life

Mary Zilba was born in Toledo, Ohio, and is of Syrian and Lebanese ancestry,[1] she attended Central Catholic High School and is a graduate of the University of Toledo where she earned her degree in Journalism / Broadcasting. Zilba and her sister, Juliana, both held Miss Ohio titles.[2]

Career

After her Miss Ohio win in 1986, Zilba's remained in Ohio where she spent her early career working in broadcasting as a reporter and, later, becoming a television host and MC. She later moved to Los Angeles, where she signed a music development deal. During this time, she began her short lived career in film and TV. She subsequently moved to Vancouver, British Columbia and would appear as a main cast member of The Real Housewives of Vancouver

Musically, Mary Zilba has garnered some Top 40 hits on Canadian Radio. In 2013 her song, "HERO", went to #1 on the iTunes "Country Music" Charts and #47 over all in the United Kingdom.[3][4] She has briefly worked with some of the industry's elite songwriters and producers including pop writer, Diane Warren. [5]

In 2014, Mary Zilba sang in the sacred Sistine Chapel.[6][3]

In March 2016, Zilba, with the backing of Rosemary Siemens on piano, Eli Bennett, and Jesse Sukkau on vocals, recorded a single "#VancoUBER" and released it on YouTube as part of a growing desire to see Uber in Vancouver. [7]

Personal life

Born and raised in Ohio, Zilba has six brothers and sisters, and is a mother to three sons; Cole, Chase, and Chad. Cole is a recent graduate of UCLA; Chase attends Santa Monica college and is a working musician. Chad is a model/actor attending school in Los Angeles.

Discography

Albums

  • 1999: Out of the Blue
  • 2003: Fly
  • 2009: Flashback Fast Forward
  • 2013 A Timeless Christmas

Singles

  • 1997: "Do Me Right"
  • 1998: "Seduction"
  • 1998: "See You Again"
  • 2003: "Put Your Arms Around Me"
  • 2003: "Give It Up"
  • 2003: "Whatever"
  • 2003: "All Out of Love"
  • 2008: "Unconditional"
  • 2009: "Little Miss Reckless"
  • 2012: "Hero"
  • 2014: "Are You Sorry Now"

References

  1. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  2. ^ "FOREVER MISS OHIO's". Miss Ohio | An Official Miss America State Program. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  3. ^ a b "Zilba goes from Sistine soloist to MC of CabarGAY". Times Colonist. 2015-06-25. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  4. ^ "MARY ZILBA". Official Charts. 2013-10-19. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  5. ^ Fwd_ iRealHousewives_ Mary Zilba Is #1 In In The iTunes UK Charts!
  6. ^ "Vancouver violinist edges out U2 guitarist to play the Sistine Chapel". theprovince. Archived from the original on 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  7. ^ "'Real Housewives' Star Taps Vancouver Misery In Pro-Uber Song". HuffPost. 2016-03-30. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
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