Yuna
| Birthday | November 14, 1986 |
|---|---|
| Age | 39 Years (November, 2026) |
| Birth Place | Kedah, Malaysia |
| Education | Bachelor of Legal Studies (Hons), Universiti Teknologi MARA (2009) |
| Ethnicity | Malay (Buginese descent) |
| Relationship Status | Married to director Adam Sinclair (since 2018) |
Biography
Yuna, born Yunalis binti Mat Zara'ai on 14 November 1986 in Kedah, is a Malaysian singer-songwriter. She first gained an audience through MySpace, where her songs passed a million plays. She signed with New York's Fader Label in 2011 and has since built a career in both Malaysia and the United States.
She is best known for "Crush", her duet with Usher. The song peaked at number 3 on Billboard's Adult R&B chart, was certified Gold by the RIAA, and made her the first Asian singer nominated for a BET Award. Her US albums include Nocturnal (2013), Chapters (2016) and Rouge (2019).
She is best known for "Crush", her duet with Usher. The song peaked at number 3 on Billboard's Adult R&B chart, was certified Gold by the RIAA, and made her the first Asian singer nominated for a BET Award. Her US albums include Nocturnal (2013), Chapters (2016) and Rouge (2019).
Early Life
Yuna was born in Kedah to Perak Malay parents of Buginese descent and grew up in Kangar, Perlis, and Subang Jaya, Selangor. She attended schools in both states, including SMK Derma in Kangar and SMK USJ 4 in Subang Jaya. She started writing songs at 14 and taught herself guitar. In 2006, while studying law, she began performing in public. She graduated from Universiti Teknologi MARA in 2009 with a Bachelor of Legal Studies (Hons).
Career
In 2006 she auditioned for the first season of the Malaysian talent show One in a Million and reached the top 40. Her self-titled EP came out in 2008, and its single "Dan Sebenarnya" won her Best New Artist and Best Song at the Anugerah Industri Muzik. Her album Decorate followed in 2010 on her own label, Yuna Room Records.
After signing with Fader Label in February 2011, she released a US version of Decorate. In 2012 she put out "Live Your Life", produced by Pharrell Williams, and her US debut album, and she played Lollapalooza and late-night TV. She moved to Verve Records for Nocturnal (2013). Chapters (2016) featured Usher, Jhené Aiko and DJ Premier and was among Billboard's critics' picks for best R&B albums of that year. In 2015 Malaysia named her a tourism adviser, alongside Siti Nurhaliza and Jimmy Choo.
Rouge (2019) included "Forevermore", which reached number one on Malaysia's RIM domestic chart, and "Blank Marquee" with G-Eazy. She has also directed music videos for the duo Hani & Zue. She has been married to director Adam Sinclair since 2018.
After signing with Fader Label in February 2011, she released a US version of Decorate. In 2012 she put out "Live Your Life", produced by Pharrell Williams, and her US debut album, and she played Lollapalooza and late-night TV. She moved to Verve Records for Nocturnal (2013). Chapters (2016) featured Usher, Jhené Aiko and DJ Premier and was among Billboard's critics' picks for best R&B albums of that year. In 2015 Malaysia named her a tourism adviser, alongside Siti Nurhaliza and Jimmy Choo.
Rouge (2019) included "Forevermore", which reached number one on Malaysia's RIM domestic chart, and "Blank Marquee" with G-Eazy. She has also directed music videos for the duo Hani & Zue. She has been married to director Adam Sinclair since 2018.
Yuna: Quick Facts
How old is Yuna?
Yuna is 39 years old, born on November 14, 1986 in Kedah, Malaysia.
What is Yuna's ethnicity?
Yuna's ethnicity is Malay (Buginese descent).
What does Yuna do?
Yuna is known as a singer.
Is Yuna married?
Yuna's relationship status: Married to director Adam Sinclair (since 2018).
