Maria Keck
- Name: Maria Keck
- Native name: Mariatu Kargbo
- Also Known as: Hei Zhen Zhu Ma Li Ya, Zing Guang Ma Li Ya, Ma Li Ya, 马丽娅, 星光玛丽亚, 黑珍珠玛丽亚, 玛丽亚·凯克, Starlight Maria, Black Pearl Maria, Maria Kaike, Matiatu Kargbo
- Nationality: Chinese
- Gender: Female
- Born: May 13, 1986
- Age: 39
Mariatu Kargbo, is a 5 feet 8 inches tall mixed-race woman from Sierra Leone and now a singer based in China. People there have given her the nickname Luminous Black Pearl Maria. In China, luminous pearl is regarded as a symbol of nobility and happiness and is often used as a metaphor for beautiful and loving young ladies.
In 2009, Kargbo became the only contestant in the Miss World history to win two awards in the same section – Miss World Talent and Miss World Dress Designer. She is regarded as a super star in her native Sierra Leone.
Today Mariatu Kargbo is carving a strong presence for herself in the Chinese entertainment scene by using both her understanding of this Asian culture and her African identy to create a uniquely appealing personality. Edit Biography
Drama
| Title | Rating |
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Tea Love
Chinese Drama, 2015, 82 eps
Gui Zu Gong Zhu
(Support Role)
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7.3
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