Maya Bouskilla

• Name — Maya Bouskilla • Born — 9 November 1977 • Birthplace — Netanya, Israel • Alias — Maya Buskila • Native Name — מאיה בוסקילה • Occupation — * Singer • recording artist • performer • songwriter • Genre — * Pop • soul • Years Active — 2003–present • Label — Hed Arzi

Buskila was born in Netanya, Israel, to a religious family of Moroccan-Jewish descent. She was discovered by a scout for Helicon Records, one of Israel's best selling labels, who heard her singing in a karaoke bar. Four years later, Roberto Ben-Shushan and Eyal Malul became her managers. Bouskilla claimed to still be religious when she was called up for mandatory service at the age of 18 and received a deferment. In April 2008, after criticism of her draft-dodging, Bouskilla voluntarily enlisted to the Israeli military for a short period, reportedly so she could set a good example for other young Israeli women. Her enlistment at the age of 30 made her one of the oldest new recruits ever to join the Israel Defense Forces.

In 2004, Bouskilla's debut album, Sold Out Story, sold 20,000 copies in the first three weeks. In February 2005, Maya was awarded for being the "Female Artist of the Year" and "Breaking Artist of the Year" in the Israeli Annual Hebrew Song Chart. Bouskilla was also named "Singer of the Year" in 2005 by the Israeli Music Channel (Channel 24). In 2006 she released her second album, "Days of Love". Among the songs is the song "Without You", The song originally represented Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2003 by singer Beth and was named Dime. Bouskilla was a possible choice to represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 but she bowed out at the last minute. She was tipped again to represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011. She was also reportedly considered for the 2012 edition in Baku.

The following works and productions are recorded by name or by count. Institutional cataloguing adds that maya Bouskilla is recorded with the occupation singer. Institutional cataloguing adds that maya Bouskilla is recorded with the occupation actor. Recorded as a citizen of Israel. Recorded with the gender female. Born on 9 November 1977. It is also recorded that maya Bouskilla is classed in the genre pop music.