Maria Bituin García (Maria)

Maria Bituin García or better known just as Maria, is a Korean-Filipino singer/songwriter from Manila, Philippines. She debuted underneath CUBE and Louph Entertainment in early 2010, and disbanded with them in early 2020. "❝If you feel lost, find your way again. It may not be easy but once it's done, you'll thank your past self❞"

Early life and Education
Maria was born into a middle class family in Manila, Philippines, 18th November, 1990. She grew up alongside her Korean mother and Filipino father and as the middle child of three children. Already from a young age she took interest in the Korean language, often practicing with her mother or older sister Jen. At her school she was one of the more gifted kids, often getting good grades and lots of attention from the other students. Maria later stated in a interview "I don't think it was because of my looks the other kids liked me, I personally think it was because of my extroverted personality"

When she turned 14 years old she started her own little band with a few of her classmates, going underneath the name of "''Princezz." ''Although the four only got as far as singing small gigs around in cafés, Maria has stated that it was one of her best memories as a child.

Pre-Debut
When she was 18 years old, she moved to South Korea after finishing school. There she lived with a few of her childhood friends, whom she had met on her trips to Korea as a child. María auditioned at CUBE Entertainment and got accepted as a trainee, only three years later she was set to debut with ZTELLAR underneath both CUBE and Louph Entertainment.

Shortly before their debut she was given the Lead Rapper, Main Dancer and Center.

Career
Maria debuted in ZTELLAR alongside four other girls in early 2010, after CUBE signed a contract with Louph Entertainment. According to later statements in future interviews, she was incredibly nervous about their debut stage.

Although she didn't have much of an role in the musical production, she did create lots of choreographies for their many songs.

In early 2015, she was involved in a car accident but it was nothing more than a sprained hand. So she was back on foot again within a few days.

In 2017, she went on her first tour alongside ZTELLAR. She often found herself crying on stage, muttering about how much she adored their fans.

Disbandment
After their disbandment, Maria is reported to have moved back to the Philippines and is currently in a relationship with man whom she has been friends with for quite some time. Although she isn't in the public eye anymore, she has established a career as a choreographer for a small company in the center of Cebu City.