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Howell was born in Gastonia, North Carolina and graduated Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She worked as jazz singer and made her film debut in The Color Purple (1985) and later began appearing in film and television. She lived in Okinawa, Japan, from 1995-2001.
Maria also utilizes her vocals as a voiceover artist, on numerous radio and TV commercials, video games, narrations, not to mention her all-time favorite thing…animation. A SONG STYLIST in her own right, Maria has shared the musical stage with such legendary artists as Nancy Wilson, George Benson, Ray Charles, Earl Klugh , and Ronnie Laws .
Overview. Born. May 11 · Gaston, North Carolina, USA. Height. 5′ 1″ (1.55 m) Mini Bio. Maria Howell was born in Gaston, North Carolina, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for The Color Purple (1985), Christmas in the Friendly Skies and The Resident (2018). Family. Relatives. Sibling (Sibling) Self-verified on IMDbPro.
65 Photos. Maria Howell was born in Gaston, North Carolina, USA. She is an actress and music artist, known for The Color Purple (1985), Christmas in the Friendly Skies and The Resident (2018). More at IMDbPro.
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Maria joins musical forces with her longtime friend, Noel Freidline on piano and his amazing Quartet, to deliver some delicious tunes from the American songbook. In addition, they perform a few popular songs, with their own sense of style. BUY NOW. STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT (LIVE) — 2019. Captured live in Charlotte, NC in the midst of a ...
Nov 11, 2021 · Listen • 8:30. Gastonia native Maria Howell has wowed audiences with her amazing voice around the country and internationally and she’s shared the stage with greats such as Ray Charles, Nancy...
Birth Name: Wanda Maria Howell. Birth Place: Gastonia, North Carolina, United States. Profession. Actor, jazz singer. Fast Facts. Began singing in public at the age of 13 when she joined her...