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Mary Zilba | |
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| Born | September 29, 1963 |
| Education | Central Catholic High School |
| Alma mater | University of Toledo (BA) |
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| Years active | 1986–2013 |
| Television | The Real Housewives of Vancouver |
| Children | 3 |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Website | maryzilba |
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.
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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]
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]
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.
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