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'''Marija "Maja" Nikolić''' ({{lang-sr|Маја Николић}}, born 11 April 1975 in ], ], ]) is a contemporary ] in ].


'''Marija Nikolić''' ({{langx|sr|Маја Николић}}, born 11 April 1975), better known as '''Maja Nikolić''', is a ] singer and reality television personality.<ref name=b92>{{cite web|url=http://www.b92.net/velikibrat/vesti.php?yyyy=2013&mm=03&dd=29&nav_id=700071|title=Maja Nikolić ušla u glavni deo kuće i bacila oko na Uroša|work=]|date=29 March 2013}}</ref> Born and raised in ], she pursued a singing career in the early 90s by competing on music festivals. Nikolić has released six studio albums.
==Biography==


Additionally, she has appeared on numerous reality shows, including '']'' (2009, 2015), ''Dvor'' (2011) and '']'' (2013).
From an early age showed her inclination towards music. Talent for singing she was inherited from the father and mother. Her father Novak, was pop music singer and had his own band in Zagreb, Croatia. Her mother was a member of the ensembles and she sang traditional music. Maja’s brother, Marko, is educated musician. He graduated the jazz academy in Graz, Austria.
She finished elementary school ‘’21th May’’ and then finished high school ‘’Svetozar Markovic’’. During her stay in America, she completed a jazz academy ‘’Stella Adler’’ in Los Angeles. Maja her childhood remembered for her grandparents, with whom she spent a lot of time. She was an excellent student and practicing chess, athletics and basketball.


== Career in music==
==Discography==
In February 1994, Nikolić rose to prominence by competing on the International Music Fair (MESAM) in ] with "Odlazi", winning three first prizes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blic.rs/zabava/ovo-je-pravo-ime-maje-nikolic/srpssgw |title=Ovo je pravo ime Maje Nikolić |work=] |author=Jokić, V. |date=17 November 2022 |access-date=16 March 2023 |language=sr}}</ref> The following year, she released her debut album ''Sad me pronađi'' under ]. Nikolić has cited singer ] as her musical influence and supporter during her beginnings.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blic.rs/zabava/emotivna-prica-nase-dve-pevacice-sudbina-je-odredila-da-ona-prva-uzme-mog-sina-lazara/yx5kg3b |title=Emotivna priča naše dve pevačice: "Sudbina je odredila da ona prva uzme mog sina Lazara kad sam se porodila" |work=] |author=I. M. |date=31 January 2022 |access-date=16 March 2023 |language=sr}}</ref> In May 1998, she participated on the ] in ] and ], Russia where she sung "Više nisi moj" and "]", arranged by her frequent collaborator ] and ]. As the winner, Nikolić performed at the ]. Also in 1998, she released her second album ''Uzmi me'', which was promoted with her first solo concert in ], held in February 1999.
{{main|Maja Nikolić discography}}


Following her third album ''Iz inata'', released in 2000, Nikolić left ] and moved to the United States where she performed at Harry's Velvet Room in ], Illinois. She also served as the opening act at ]' charity concert for disabled children at the China Club in ]. Nikolić also performed "]" from the 2002 movie '']'' at the ].
* ''Sad me pronadji'' (1995)
* ''Uzmi me'' (1998)
* ''Iz inata'' (2000)
* ''Za moju dusu'' (2006)
* The best off " Ljubavni party" (2008)
* ''Crveno'' (2010/2011)


In addition to her recording career, Nikolić's singing has been a subject of viral ]s, including the one in which she is ridiculed for her performance of "]" from 2013, titled "Maja Sings in a Made-up Language".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://nova.rs/zabava/showbiz/maja-nikolic-moli-ljude-da-joj-pomognu-da-ukloni-ovaj-svoj-hit-video-sa-interneta-pomozite-mi-da-ispravimo-nepravdu-video/ |title=Maja Nikolić moli ljude da joj pomognu da ukloni ovaj svoj hit video sa interneta: "Pomozite mi da ispravimo nepravdu" |work=] |author=Jovanović, V. |date=28 October 2022 |access-date=16 March 2023 |language=sr}}</ref><ref name="I Will Survive">{{cite web| url=https://www.telegraf.rs/jetset/vesti-jetset/3577555-ugrozava-se-moja-karijera-hajde-da-ispravimo-nepravdu-maja-nikolic-moli-fanove-da-prijave-ovaj-video |title="Ugrožava se moja karijera, hajde da ispravimo nepravdu": Maja Nikolić moli fanove da prijave ovaj video |work=Telegraf.rs |author=Stuparušić Papaz, J. |date=29 October 2022 |access-date=16 March 2023 |language=sr}}</ref>
===Singles===
* ''Uzmi me '' (1998)-Uzmi me
* ''Led Ledeni'' (1998)-Uzmi me
* ''Losa Mala'' (1998)-Uzmi me
* ''Otrove'' (2000)-Iz inata
* ''Robinja'' (2000)-Iz inata
* ''Varali me svi'' (2000)-Iz inata
* ''Apoteka'' (2008)-Iz inata
* ''Hej mali, mali'' (2010)-Maja Nikolic


===TV Shows=== ==Personal life==
Nikolić stated that she graduated from the Svetozar Marković Grammar School in ] and later attended the ] in ].<ref name="I Will Survive"/>
* '']'' (2013)

* ''Dvor'' (2011) - 27 days
She has two sons, named Novak ({{abbr|b.|born}} 1997) and Lazar ({{abbr|b.|born}} 2006).<ref>{{cite web| url=https://nova.rs/zabava/showbiz/maja-nikolic-decu-odgajala-bez-alimentacije-samohrane-majke-u-srbiji-treba-orden-da-dobiju/ |title=Maja Nikolić decu odgajala bez alimentacije: "Samohrane majke u Srbiji treba orden da dobiju" |work=] |author=Jovanović, V. |date=21 November 2022 |access-date=16 March 2023 |language=sr}}</ref>
* ''Farma'' (2009) - 101 days

* ''Farma 6'' (2015) - Current season
==Discography==
;Studio albums
* ''Sad Me Pronađi'' (1995)
* ''Uzmi Me'' (1998)
* ''Iz Inata'' (2000)
* ''Za Moju Dušu'' (2006)
* ''Crveno'' (2011)
* ''Zemlja Čuda'' (2018)

==Music festivals==
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* MESAM (1994) - "Odlazi"
* Beogradsko proleće (1994) - "Napustio si sve"
* ] (1994) - "Baš sam se zaljubila"
* Budvanski festival (1994) - "Milion suza"
* MESAM (1996) - "Svaki sam tren tebi suđena"
* Beogradsko proleće (1998) - "Ne traži me više"
* ] (1998) - "Više nisi moj" and "Đelem, đelem"
* Sunčane skale (1998) - "Varali me svi"
* ] (2003) - "Granica"
* Zrenjaninski festival (2003) - "Bolesna"
* ] (2003) - "Something To Talk About"
* Beovizija (2004) - "Otrov u malim bočicama" (feat. Ceca Slavković)
* Sunčane skale (2005) - "Stoti put"
* Radijski festival (2006) - "Pokloni se"
* Beovizija (2007) - "Ja znam da ti me ne voliš"
* Budvanski festival (2007) - "Delirijum"
* ] (2008) - "Samo za tvoje oči"
* Vrnjačka banja (2012) - "Glas"
* Beosong (2013) - Blagoslov"
* Ohridski festival (2017) - "Suvenir"
* Beovizija (2018) - "Zemlja čuda"
{{div col end}}

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable"
|+List of television appearances of Maja Nikolić
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 2003
| rowspan="3"| '']''
| rowspan="10"| Herself
| 20th place
|-
| 2004
| 14th place
|-
| 2007
| 14th place
|-
| 2009
|'']''
| Season 1, 4th place
|-
| 2011
| ''Dvor''
| Disqualified
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2013
| '']''
| ], evicted
|-
| '']''
| Failed to qualify
|-
| 2015
| ''Farma''
| Season 6, 6th place
|-
| 2016–2017
| '']''
| Season 3, judge
|-
| 2018
| ''Beovizija''
| 10th place
|}


==References== ==References==
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Maja NikolićМаја Николић
Nikolić in 2018Nikolić in 2018
Background information
Birth nameMarija Nikolić
Born (1975-04-11) 11 April 1975 (age 49)
Niš, SR Serbia, Yugoslavia
GenresPop
Occupations
  • Singer
  • television personality
InstrumentVocals
Years active1991–present
Labels
Websitemajanikolic.com
Musical artist

Marija Nikolić (Serbian: Маја Николић, born 11 April 1975), better known as Maja Nikolić, is a Serbian singer and reality television personality. Born and raised in Niš, she pursued a singing career in the early 90s by competing on music festivals. Nikolić has released six studio albums.

Additionally, she has appeared on numerous reality shows, including Farma (2009, 2015), Dvor (2011) and Veliki Brat VIP (2013).

Career in music

In February 1994, Nikolić rose to prominence by competing on the International Music Fair (MESAM) in Belgrade with "Odlazi", winning three first prizes. The following year, she released her debut album Sad me pronađi under PGP-RTS. Nikolić has cited singer Maja Odžaklijevska as her musical influence and supporter during her beginnings. In May 1998, she participated on the Slavianski Bazar in Odesa, Ukraine and Saratov, Russia where she sung "Više nisi moj" and "Đelem, Đelem", arranged by her frequent collaborator Vladimir Graić and Željko Joksimović. As the winner, Nikolić performed at the Red Square. Also in 1998, she released her second album Uzmi me, which was promoted with her first solo concert in Sava Centar, held in February 1999.

Following her third album Iz inata, released in 2000, Nikolić left Serbia and moved to the United States where she performed at Harry's Velvet Room in downtown Chicago, Illinois. She also served as the opening act at Diana Ross' charity concert for disabled children at the China Club in New York City. Nikolić also performed "Something To Talk About" from the 2002 movie About A Boy at the 7th Golden Satellite Awards.

In addition to her recording career, Nikolić's singing has been a subject of viral internet memes, including the one in which she is ridiculed for her performance of "I Will Survive" from 2013, titled "Maja Sings in a Made-up Language".

Personal life

Nikolić stated that she graduated from the Svetozar Marković Grammar School in Niš and later attended the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in Los Angeles.

She has two sons, named Novak (b. 1997) and Lazar (b. 2006).

Discography

Studio albums
  • Sad Me Pronađi (1995)
  • Uzmi Me (1998)
  • Iz Inata (2000)
  • Za Moju Dušu (2006)
  • Crveno (2011)
  • Zemlja Čuda (2018)

Music festivals

  • MESAM (1994) - "Odlazi"
  • Beogradsko proleće (1994) - "Napustio si sve"
  • Sunčane skale (1994) - "Baš sam se zaljubila"
  • Budvanski festival (1994) - "Milion suza"
  • MESAM (1996) - "Svaki sam tren tebi suđena"
  • Beogradsko proleće (1998) - "Ne traži me više"
  • Slavianski Bazar (1998) - "Više nisi moj" and "Đelem, đelem"
  • Sunčane skale (1998) - "Varali me svi"
  • Beovizija (2003) - "Granica"
  • Zrenjaninski festival (2003) - "Bolesna"
  • Golden Satellite (2003) - "Something To Talk About"
  • Beovizija (2004) - "Otrov u malim bočicama" (feat. Ceca Slavković)
  • Sunčane skale (2005) - "Stoti put"
  • Radijski festival (2006) - "Pokloni se"
  • Beovizija (2007) - "Ja znam da ti me ne voliš"
  • Budvanski festival (2007) - "Delirijum"
  • Ohridski festival (2008) - "Samo za tvoje oči"
  • Vrnjačka banja (2012) - "Glas"
  • Beosong (2013) - Blagoslov"
  • Ohridski festival (2017) - "Suvenir"
  • Beovizija (2018) - "Zemlja čuda"

Filmography

List of television appearances of Maja Nikolić
Year Title Role Notes
2003 Beovizija Herself 20th place
2004 14th place
2007 14th place
2009 Farma Season 1, 4th place
2011 Dvor Disqualified
2013 Veliki Brat VIP Season 5, evicted
Beosong Failed to qualify
2015 Farma Season 6, 6th place
2016–2017 Pinkove Zvezde Season 3, judge
2018 Beovizija 10th place

References

  1. "Maja Nikolić ušla u glavni deo kuće i bacila oko na Uroša". B92. 29 March 2013.
  2. Jokić, V. (17 November 2022). "Ovo je pravo ime Maje Nikolić". Blic.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  3. I. M. (31 January 2022). "Emotivna priča naše dve pevačice: "Sudbina je odredila da ona prva uzme mog sina Lazara kad sam se porodila"". Blic.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  4. Jovanović, V. (28 October 2022). "Maja Nikolić moli ljude da joj pomognu da ukloni ovaj svoj hit video sa interneta: "Pomozite mi da ispravimo nepravdu"". Nova.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  5. ^ Stuparušić Papaz, J. (29 October 2022). ""Ugrožava se moja karijera, hajde da ispravimo nepravdu": Maja Nikolić moli fanove da prijave ovaj video". Telegraf.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  6. Jovanović, V. (21 November 2022). "Maja Nikolić decu odgajala bez alimentacije: "Samohrane majke u Srbiji treba orden da dobiju"". Nova.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 16 March 2023.

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