Maja Keuc Biography: Net Worth, Parents, Age, Height, Wikipedia, Family, Instagram, Spouse

Maja Keuc, known to fans as Amaya, is a proud Slovenian singer and songwriter whose powerful voice and soulful style have made her a star in her homeland and beyond.

Born in Maribor, she shot to fame at 18 as the runner-up on Slovenija ima talent in 2010, captivating audiences with her talent.

In 2011, she represented Slovenia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Düsseldorf with her song “No One,” earning a strong 13th place in the final.

Profile

• Full Name: Maja Keuc
• Stage Name: Amaya
• Born: January 16, 1992
• Age: 33 years old
• Birthplace: Maribor, Slovenia
• Nationality: Slovenian
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter
• Height: 168 cm
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Keuc
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Jonah Nilsson
• Children: None
• Relationship: Engaged
• Net Worth: $1 Million to $5 Million

Early Life & Education

Maja Keuc was born on January 16, 1992, in Maribor, Slovenia’s second-largest city.

Raised by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Keuc, Maja grew up with a strong Slovenian identity and likely a Christian faith. Her ethnicity is Slovenian, and she carries pride for her homeland’s rich traditions.

Maja attended II. Gimnazija Maribor, where she was active in the English Student Theatre. In 2012, she moved to Rotterdam, Netherlands, to study at Codarts Music Academy, focusing on pop vocals.

In 2014, she relocated to Stockholm, Sweden, and joined the jazz program at the Royal College of Music, graduating in 2016.

Her studies in pop and jazz gave her the skills to blend genres and write songs for international markets, strengthening her career.

Career

Maja Keuc’s rise began in 2010 when she finished second on Slovenija ima talent, losing to 7-year-old Lina Kuduzović but gaining national attention.

That year, she joined the Papir project, releasing the album Po viharju. In 2011, RTV Slovenia chose her for Misija Evrovizija, where she won with “Vanilija” (performed as “No One” in English at Eurovision), placing 3rd in the semi-final and 13th in the grand final at the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest in Düsseldorf.

Her debut album, Indigo, released in 2011, showcased her soulful voice, earning comparisons to Christina Aguilera.

She performed in musicals like We Will Rock You and joined the band Bugs early on. In 2014, under her stage name Amaya, she released “Close to You” at EMA and began performing internationally.

Her 2016 EP, Fairytales, recorded in Sweden with producer Orphée Noah, marked her shift to a global career.

Maja’s songwriting took off, with credits for K-pop acts like PRISTIN, HyunA, Red Velvet, and SHINee, and a song for Japanese star Namie Amuro that won a Japanese Grammy equivalent.

She contributed to film soundtracks, including “End of Night” for Kresnik: The Lore of Fire (2014), “Naredi srce” for Gajin svet (2018), and, as Maria Maya, “The Coming Race” for Iron Sky – The Coming Race (2019).

She served as Slovenia’s Eurovision spokesperson in 2018 and as a juror in 2021 and 2024. In 2022, she launched a clothing line, AMAYA x DH Fashion, with David Hojnik, and in 2024, she released her album, Sončnice, which is entirely in Slovenian, celebrating her roots.

Awards & Nominations

• Second Place, Slovenija ima talent (2010)
• Winner, Misija Evrovizija with “Vanilija” (2011)
• 3rd Place, Eurovision Song Contest Second Semi-Final with “No One” (2011)
• 13th Place, Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final with “No One” (2011)
• Co-Writer, Japanese Grammy equivalent for Namie Amuro’s song (2016)
• Musician of the Year (as co-writer), Japan, for Namie Amuro’s song (2016)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @amayakeuc
• Facebook: Maja Keuc
• YouTube channel: Amaya

Personal Life

At 33, Maja Keuc splits her time between Slovenia and Stockholm, Sweden, staying close to her Slovenian roots.

Standing at 168 cm, she has a dynamic stage presence that matches her soulful voice. She’s engaged to Jonah Nilsson, vocalist and keyboardist of the Swedish band Dirty Loops, whom she met at Codarts Music Academy in Rotterdam and got engaged to in 2016.

Before that, she dated dancer Anže Zalar (2010–2011) and Tim Kores for three years, until their split after the show Slovenija ima talent.

Maja’s Slovenian heritage is a big part of her life, and she celebrates it through her music, especially her 2024 album Sončnice.

Net Worth

Maja Keuc’s estimated net worth is between $1 million and $5 million.

Her income comes from album sales, concert tours, songwriting for artists like Namie Amuro, and film soundtrack contributions.

Her Eurovision appearance, international songwriting, and clothing line add to her wealth, reflecting her talent and Slovenian drive.

Discography

• Po viharju (with Papir, Album, 2010)
• Indigo (Album, 2011)
• “No One” / “Vanilija” (Single, 2011)
• “Close to You” (Single, 2014)
• Fairytales (EP, 2016, as Amaya)
• “Rdeče” (Single, 2022)
• Sončnice (Album, 2024)

Filmography

• “End of Night” (Soundtrack, Kresnik: The Lore of Fire, 2014, with Reconceal)
• “Naredi srce” (Soundtrack, Gajin svet, 2018)
• “The Coming Race” (Soundtrack, Iron Sky – The Coming Race, 2019, as Maria Maya)