María Zardoya is a Puerto Rican-American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. She is best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the indie pop band The Marías, whose dreamy bilingual sound has earned international acclaim.
Zardoya gained widespread recognition through songs such as Cariño, Hush, Heavy, Only in My Dreams, No One Noticed, and Otro Atardecer, as well as her collaboration with Bad Bunny.
Essential Data
- Full Name: María Zardoya
- Stage Name: María Zardoya
- Born: November 21, 1994
- Age: 31 years old
- Birthplace: Puerto Rico
- Nationality: Puerto Rican-American
- Ethnicity: Hispanic (Puerto Rican)
- Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Record Producer
- Height: 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
- Religion: Buddhism
- Parents: Mr and Mrs Zardoya
- Siblings: Javier Zardoya
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $3 million USD
Early Life and Education
María Zardoya was born on November 21, 1994, in Puerto Rico. At a young age, she relocated with her parents, Mr and Mrs Zardoya, and her older brother, Javier Zardoya, to Snellville, Georgia, where she spent most of her childhood.
Her ethnicity is Hispanic, with Puerto Rican heritage. She attended high school in Georgia, where she participated in choir and received vocal training before moving to Los Angeles, California, to pursue music professionally.
She practices Buddhism, a belief system she has said has influenced both her personal life and creative outlook.
Career
María Zardoya moved to Los Angeles to chase her dream of becoming a musician, initially performing solo under the stage name Zara Sky.
During one of her performances at the Kibitz Room, she met drummer and producer Josh Conway. The two quickly formed a creative partnership and co-founded The Marías in 2016, alongside guitarist Jesse Perlman and keyboardist Edward James.
The band’s blend of indie pop, jazz, psychedelic soul, and bilingual lyrics helped them stand out, leading to the release of acclaimed projects including Superclean Vol. I, Superclean Vol. II, Cinema, and Submarine.
Their music has accumulated hundreds of millions of streams worldwide and earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist.
Alongside her success with The Marías, Zardoya has collaborated with several prominent artists, including Bad Bunny, Tainy, and Young Miko.
In 2022, her vocals on Otro Atardecer introduced her to an even wider international audience. She later launched her solo project, Not for Radio, exploring a more intimate and experimental musical direction while continuing her work with the band.
Her songwriting, distinctive vocals, and cinematic artistic vision have established her as one of the leading voices in contemporary indie music.
Awards and Nominations
- Grammy Award nominee – Best New Artist (with The Marías)
- Grammy Award nominee – Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical (Cinema)
- Featured on Bad Bunny’s chart-topping album Un Verano Sin Ti
- Recognised as one of TIME’s Latino Leaders
Social Media
- Instagram: @maria.themarias
- Facebook: The Marías
- TikTok: @themarias
Personal Life
María Zardoya, 31, was previously in a long-term relationship with Josh Conway, the drummer and co-founder of The Marías. Although their romantic relationship ended, they have continued working together professionally in the band. She does not have any children.
She has not publicly confirmed a new relationship since their breakup. Zardoya enjoys photography, painting, fashion, travelling, and exploring meditation and mindfulness practices.
Net Worth
María Zardoya has an estimated net worth of $3 million USD. Her income comes from music sales, streaming royalties, live performances, international tours, songwriting, merchandise sales, brand collaborations, and her solo project Not for Radio.
Discography
- The Marías
- Superclean Vol. I (2017)
- Superclean Vol. II (2018)
- Cinema (2021)
- Submarine (2024)
- Solo
- Melt (2025)
- Bloom (EP) (2026)