Maja Keuc

Early Life

Maja Keuc, also known by her stage name Amaya, was born on January 16, 1992, in Maribor, Slovenia. From a young age, she immersed herself in the performing arts, joining the "English student theatre" where she honed her skills in singing, dancing, and playing instruments. This early exposure to the stage laid the foundation for her future career in music.

Career

Maja's rise to fame began in 2010 when she competed in the talent show "Slovenija ima talent" (Slovenia's Got Talent), where she impressively finished as the runner-up. Her big break came in 2011 when she represented Slovenia at the Eurovision Song Contest with her song "No One." Maja's performance earned her a respectable 13th place in the grand final, and she notably finished 3rd in the semi-final with 113 points. Following her Eurovision success, she released her second studio album, "Fairytales," in September 2016, under the name Amaya, further establishing her presence in the pop music genre.

Personal Life

In her personal life, Maja was engaged to Jonah Nilsson, the vocalist of the Swedish band Dirty Loops, although they later separated. Currently, she resides in Stockholm, Sweden, continuing to pursue her passion for music while navigating her artistic journey.