Maria is a pillar of the Victoria music community. A celebrated jazz vocalist, actress and producer, Maria has performed with legendary greats Tommy Banks, David Foster, Alfie Zappacosta and Paul Horn. Her international performances include a goodwill tour in Bosnia for the Canadian Military and aboard the Mercy Ship in Africa. Maria is the producer and a performer of “Ladies of Jazz, Blues and Gospel." Her signature shows “Tribute to Natalie Cole” and “It’s Amore” received rave reviews in Western Canada. Her creation Vancouver Island’s Got Talent awarded the winner a performance in Las Vegas; proceeds were used to establish The Maria Manna Bursary at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. Maria received the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award and the Sovereign's Medal for her volunteer performances at numerous charity events. Maria is the co-founder/president of the Universal Jazz Advocates and Mentors Society. She annually teaches at the U-JAMS summer camp.