13-year-old Dubai singer Maya Din wins Hollywood's Vocal Star
Teenager not only has Disney knocking at the door, it has ignited a need to showcase her talents
Think back to achievements you could have boasted about at 13. ‘Most improved’ player on the cricket team? 100 per cent attendance at school? Biggest coin collection? While they may have been significant in their own way, we’re willing to bet winning an international singing search in the home of show business could just be a trump card. That is exactly the accolade Dubai born and raised Maya Din is currently celebrating. Recently heading to the prestigious Vocal Star competition in Los Angeles, California, the talented young lady won the ‘Best Performance Pre-Teens’ category. Holding auditions around the world, music management and consultancy group Vocal Star put on the contest each year to provide finalists the opportunity to go to America and show their stuff in front of industry heads and, those who impress, often take home more than a trophy: namely exposure and contacts.
Whilst over there, Din attended a five-day intensive boot camp before the final showcase in front of major record label execs. Like every good reality story, the journey however was not without its setbacks. After the pandemic had already postponed the programme for 18 months, two weeks prior to the competition Maya lost her voice. Though, she battled through and is now in possession of the gong. As a result the future looks bright for the UAE resident who notes British heritage through her parents and also spent a few years living in Australia. Din has been approached by various agents, record labels and casting directors representing the likes of Disney and Nickelodeon.
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