Maya, 1979
Actors · November 17, 1979
Maya
★ HOW OLD IS MAYA?
Maya is 46 years old, born November 17, 1979 in South Korea · Scorpio.
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About
Maya broke into South Korean pop with a rock-inflected debut that paired vocal prowess with acting chops. Born Kim Young-sook in 1979, she released Born To Do It in 2003, the album that introduced "Azalea" to radio. Scorpio energy: relentless reinvention.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Maya (김영숙) is a South Korean pop rock singer and actress who debuted in 2003 with the album Born To Do It, which featured the hit single "Azalea". Her stage name masked a dual-track career spanning music and film from the start. As a pop rock vocalist, Maya performs live, records studio albums, and collaborates across genres typical of the occupation. South Korea's music industry shaped her trajectory as both a recording and touring artist. Born 17 November 1979, Maya carries Scorpio's reputation for intensity and pivot—the life-path number 9 reinforces a pattern of reinvention across creative disciplines. Her 2003 entry into the industry marked a generational moment for hybrid pop-rock acts in Korea.
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Trivia
- Maya's real name is Kim Young-sook; the stage name Maya carries a global softness that contrasted sharply with the rock-forward production of Born To Do It.
- "Azalea," the breakthrough single from her 2003 debut, became a radio staple in South Korea and remains her signature track.
- Maya balanced recording and acting from her debut year onward, a dual-career path that defines her profile in Korean entertainment.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Maya often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
CHALLENGING
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Tian Xiwei
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Maya?
- Maya is 46 years old (born November 17, 1979).
- When is Maya's birthday?
- Maya was born on November 17, 1979.
- What is Maya's zodiac sign?
- Maya is a Scorpio, born November 17, 1979.
- What is Maya's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Maya was born in 1979, the year of the Earth Goat.
- Where is Maya from?
- Maya is from South Korea.
- What does Maya do?
- Maya is a actor.
- Is Maya still alive?
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