Marina and the Diamonds is a Welsh singer and songwriter.
Born in Brynmawr and raised in nearby Pandy, she performed for choir productions in her childhood.
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Birth Name: Marina Lambrini Diamandis
Name Origin:
Marina explained:
"I created the name 'Marina and the Diamonds' 5 years ago and I never envisaged a character, pop project, band or solo
artist. I saw a simple group made up of many people who had the same hearts. A space for people with similar ideals
who could not fit in to life's pre-made mold. I was terribly awkward for a long time! I really craved to be part
of one thing because I never felt too connected to anybody and now I feel I have that all around me."
Born: October 10th, 1985 (age 39)
From: Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, Wales
Genre(s):
Indie pop,
new wave,
electropop
Instrument(s):
Vocals,
piano,
keyboards,
glockenspiel,
Casio VL-Tone,
organ,
ukulele
Active From: 2005present
Did You Know:
• She launched her own fashion line, "11 Diamonds" in 2013.
Awards:
2012
Attitude Magazine Award for Best Music
2010
MTV Europe Music Awards for Best UK & Irish Act
Virgin Media Music Awards for Best Newcomer