Marija Naumova-Bullīta, commonly known by her stage name Marija Naumova, is a Russian-Latvian singer. She performs under the stage name Marie N and is known for her versatile musical style, spanning pop music, musical theater and jazz.
Over the years she has released several albums containing songs in several languages, including Latvian, French, English, Russian and Portuguese. She gained international fame in 2002 when she won the Eurovision Song Contest representing Latvia with her song “I want it.”
contour
- Full name: Marija Naumova-Bullīta
- Stage name: Mary N
- Date of birth: June 23, 1973
- Age: 51 years old
- Place of birth: Riga, Latvia
- Nationality: Latvian
- Occupation: Latvian singer
- Height: 1.73m
- Parents: Vladimir Naumovs and Yevgenia Soldatova
- Siblings: Andrei Naumov
- Spouse: Raitis Bullītis (m. 2006)
- Children: unknown
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $1 million
early life and education
Marija Naumova-Bullīta was born on June 23, 1973 in Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR. She was the daughter of Vladimir Naumovs and Yevgenia Soldatova, and had a brother named Andrei Naumov. Naumova attended the University of Latvia and received a law degree. She is of Russian descent and her religious beliefs are not publicly known.
Profession
Marija Naumova’s career began in 1994 when she was discovered by famous Latvian musician Raimonds Pauls. A year later, she participated in a TV talent show and although she didn’t win, she caught the attention of the audience.
In 1998, she performed at a concert commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of George Gershwin and began collaborating with famous Latvian musicians, one of which was recorded and released on CD. This helped propel her career, leading to her appearing at various music events, television and radio shows, and being interviewed by Latvian newspapers.
Naumova released her first solo album in 1999, which was entirely in Russian. In 2000, she participated in the Latvian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, but came in second place behind the band Brainstorm. In 2001, she returned with the song “Hey boy come with me” Although not chosen by a panel of experts, it was a public favourite.
In 2002, Namova was eventually selected to represent Latvia in the Eurovision Song Contest based on her song “I want” She co-writes and creates. Her performance won the competition, marking Latvia’s first (and only) victory at Eurovision. Despite its success, “I want” The ranking in Latvia is not high, not even entering the top 30.
After winning, Naumova recorded two new solo albums in 2002 – one in English and one in Latvian – and toured Latvia. In 2003, she co-hosted the Eurovision Song Contest with Renars Kaupers of the Latvian band Brainstorm, who came in third place in 2000.
Later that year, she released the album “On my own” These include songs in Latvian, French, English and Portuguese. The album includes new works by Sergey Manoukyan, Ivar Must and Andrejs Jevsjukovs.
Naumova also holds a law degree from the University of Latvia. In 2005, she was appointed UNICEF Latvia Goodwill Ambassador.
After taking a break from music in 2012 to focus on her personal life, she returned in 2016 with an album “Uzi Iruzju Tirta”. In 2012, Naumova was living in France with her family, but she continued to travel back and forth to Latvia.
social media
- Instagram account: @marija.naumova
personal life
Marija Naumova is married to Raitis Bullītis, the couple got married in 2006. They have been together for several years and details about their family life remain private, although it is believed they may have children.
discography
Album:
- Iscartis Assis (2000)
- Mavoy, Mavoy (2001)
- on the road (2002)
- noslepmi (2002)
- Nethosit Sev Leeds (2004)
- another dream (2005)
- lullaby (2010)
- Uzi Iruzju Tirta (2016)
song:
- Iscartis Assis
- Nethosit Sev Leeds
- Mavoy, Mavoy
- on the road
- noslepmi
- another dream
- lullaby
- Uzi Iruzju Tirta
net worth
Marija Naumova, best known for winning the 2002 Eurovision Song Contest, has an estimated net worth of approximately $1 million. Her wealth comes primarily from her successful music career, which includes multiple albums and performances in various genres.
In addition, Naumova has been involved in numerous charitable projects and events, further enhancing her public profile and financial success.
