Maarja-Liis Ilus, sometimes better known by her performing name Maarja (born 24 December 1980) is an Estonian pop musician and presenter. She has represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest twice.[1] She was only 15 when she participated in the 1996 contest.

Maarja-Liis Ilus
Maarja-Liis Ilus in support concert "Sing for President Ilves"
Maarja-Liis Ilus in support concert "Sing for President Ilves"
Background information
Birth nameMaarja-Liis Ilus
Born (1980-12-24) 24 December 1980 (age 43)
Tallinn, Estonia
GenresPop
Years active1984–present
Websitewww.maarja.ee


Discography

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Albums

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  • Maarja-Liis (1996)
  • First in Line (1997)
  • Kaua veel (1998)
  • Heart (1998) (only in Japan)
  • City Life (2000)
  • Look Around, together with Hinkus (2005)
  • Läbi jäätunud klaasi, together with Rein Rannap (2006)
  • Homme (2008)
  • Jõuluingel (2009)
  • Kuldne põld (2012)

Important singles

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  • Hold Onto Love (1997)
  • First in Line (1998)
  • All the Love You Needed (2001)
  • He Is Always On My Mind (2003)
  • Tulilinnud (2015)
  • Nii sind ootan (2015)

Musical theatre

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References

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  1. ^ Granger, Anthony (2022-01-11). "🇪🇪 Estonia: Maarja-Liis Ilus & Priit Loog Announced as Eesti Laul Semi-Final Hosts". Eurovoix. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest
(with Ivo Linna)
1996
Succeeded by
Maarja-Liis Ilus
with "Keelatud maa"
Preceded by
Maarja-Liis Ilus & Ivo Linna
with "Kaelakee hääl"
Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest
1997
Succeeded by