Mary Zilba
Early life
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Mary Zilba was born in Toledo, Ohio, and is of Syrian and Lebanese ancestry, 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.
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. Eventually, she moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she conceptualized, wrote, and produced a "popular" travel series called 'Eye on Travel'. 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' In March 2012, it was announced that Zilba had signed on to appear in 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 in the United Kingdom. She has worked with some of the industry's elite songwriters and producers including pop writer, Diane Warren.
In 2014, Mary Zilba says she made history, becoming one of the first-ever soloists permitted by the Vatican to sing in the sacred Sistine Chapel.
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.
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
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ Fwd_ iRealHousewives_ Mary Zilba Is #1 In In The iTunes UK Charts!
- ^ "Vancouver violinist edges out U2 guitarist to play the Sistine Chapel". theprovince. Archived from the original on 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
- ^ "'Real Housewives' Star Taps Vancouver Misery In Pro-Uber Song". HuffPost. 2016-03-30. Retrieved 2025-02-01.