Maya Karin Roelcke (born on October 29, 1979) is a Malaysian actress, television personality, and singer. Commonly known as Maya Karin, she is largely known for her roles in supernatural horror and thriller films.
Background
Maya was born in Bayreuth, Germany. Her father, Gottfried Roelcke, is German. Her mother, Che Zan, is from Penang, Malaysia, and is of Malay, Chinese and Indian parentage. She is the oldest of three siblings. Her brother is Armin, and her sister is Irina. Growing up, Maya did some theatre work in Indonesia. She later graduated from Limkokwing University Of Creative Technology in media and marketing.
She was married to Steven David Shorthose from Manchester, England, but the couple divorced on 16 July 2010. Their wedding was held in August 2008 in Italy. The couple met in 2001 when Steven was her brothers high school teacher, Armin 3 years younger, at the Garden International School in Kuala Lumpur. Steven, born 1969, converted to Islam in 2004, is also known by his Muslim name Muhammad Ali (after the boxer). He is a mathematics teacher at The Alice Smith School in Seri Kembangan, Selangor.
Filmography
* Sri Dewi Malam (2001)
* No Problem (2001)
* Mr. Cinderella 2 (2003)
* Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam (2004)
* Tujuh Perhentian (2004)
* Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam II (2005)
* Waris Jari Hantu (2007)
* 1957: Hati Malaya (2007)
* Anak Halal (2007)
* Duyung (2008)
* Punggok Rindukan Bulan (2008)
* Pisau Cukur (2009)
* Taming Sari (2010)
Television performances
* Wavelength, TV3 (2000)
* Ratu Sehari Astro, RIA (2004 — )
* Beauty Secrets From The East (2005)
* Channel [V] (2004–2007)
* Nona, TV3 (2010 - )
Endorsements
* Pantene
* Wella
* Yishion
* Halle
* MYEG
* Tag Heuer
* Celcom Telecommunications
* L'Oreal Paris
* VONO
Discography
* Erti Cinta (2001)
* Bukan Qalamaya (2004)