Talia Mar

Talia Mar
Born
Natalia Margaret Haddock

(1996-11-06) 6 November 1996 (age 28)
South London, England
EducationBRIT School[1]
Occupations
Years active2010–present
Height1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Spouse
(m. 2023)
Musical career
Genres
LabelsRCA
Websitewww.taliamar.com

Natalia Margaret[2] Minter (née Haddock;[3] born 6 November 1996), known professionally as Talia Mar, is an English singer, songwriter and internet personality.[4] Her collaboration with Sigala on "Stay the Night" charted at number eleven on the UK Singles Chart.[5]

Early life

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Natalia Margaret Haddock was born on 6 November 1996 in South London, England. She was educated at the BRIT School.

Music career

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2016–2021: Early career and Tough Decisions

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In June 2016, Mar released her debut single "Stolen."[6] In March 2017, Mar released "In the Day."[6] That same month, Mar released a YouTube performing a song title "The Voices Are Me" after she struggled to discuss her own battle with the taboo subject following a friend's suicide.[7] In June, Mar released her debut EP title Tough Decisions.[8]

In April 2019, Mar featured on the track "Real Name" on the collaborative album New Age from KSI and Randolph which peaked at number nineteen on the UK Independent Singles and Albums Charts.[9][10] In June 2019, Mar released "Selfish," in July she released "Better," and in October she released "Diamonds." In February 2020, Mar featured vocals on the song "Survive the Night" from her then-boyfriend Miniminter and Randy.[11] In January 2021, Mar released "Jack." Later that year, Mar released "Good On You" which was a collaboration with English DJ Alex Hobson.

On 10 August, Mar announced that she had signed with RCA Records and Sony Music Entertainment.[12]

2022–present: Mainstream successes

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In May 2022, Mar released "Stay the Night" with Sigala.[13] The song peaked at number eleven on the UK Singles Chart and twenty two on the Irish Singles Chart.[14] In October, Mar released "Sweet Lies" with Nathan Dawe.[15] The song peaked at number sixty one on the UK Singles Chart.[16]

In March 2023, Mar released "Self-Portrait." In August, Mar released "Forget About Your Ex." In November, Mar toured with Caity Baser on her Still Learning Tour as the opening act.[17] In April 2024 it was announced that Mar had signed with the UK agency YMU.[18]

Other ventures

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Business ventures

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On 15 May 2018, Mar launched The Martian Club, her online clothing retailer.[19][20] In 2019, Mar collaborated with OFRA Cosmetics to release two highlighters and a skincare line, called OFRA x Talia Mar.[21][22] On 20 October Mar, announced she had become an ambassador for British clothing brand, Pretty Little Thing.[23]

Television appearances

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On 10 December 2018, Mar announced across social media that she joined the panelists of the British television series, All Together Now's second series alongside Geri Halliwell.[24][25]

Personal life

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Mar has been in a relationship with Sidemen member Simon Edward Minter (also known as Miniminter) since 2017, but their relationship was not public until early 2018. They moved in together in February 2022.[26] On 24 June 2022, it was announced the couple were engaged via Instagram,[27] and they got married on 3 June 2023 in Italy.[28]

Mar was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 15[29] and has stated that she has hay fever, asthma and eczema.[30][31] In 2024, she disclosed that she was diagnosed with autism around three years prior.[32][33]

Discography

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Extended plays

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Title Details
Tough Decisions[8]
  • Released: 30 June 2017
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles as a lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Albums
UK
[34]
IRE
[35]
"Stolen" 2016 Non-album singles
"In The Day" 2017
"Selfish" 2019
"Better"
"Diamonds"
"Jack" 2021
"Good On You"
(with Alex Hobson)
"Stay the Night"[36]
(with Sigala)
2022 11 22 Every Cloud – Silver Linings
"Sweet Lies"
(with Nathan Dawe)
61 If Heaven Had a Phone Line
"Self-Portrait" 2023 Non-album singles
"Forget About Your Ex"
"Bored"
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
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List of singles as a featured artist, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Get Back"
(Rio Young featuring Talia Mar)
2018 Non-album single

Other charted songs

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List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
UK
Indie

[10]
NZ
Hot

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"Real Name"
(KSI with Randolph featuring Talia Mar)
2019 19 38 New Age

Guest appearances

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List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Real Name" 2019 KSI, Randolph New Age
"Survive the Night"[a] 2020 Miniminter, Randy Non-album single

Music videos

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List of music videos as lead and featured artist, showing directors
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
As lead artist
"Stolen" 2016 JJMckellar [39]
"Better" 2019 RvbberDuck [40]
"Stolen"
(with Sigala)
2022 Unknown [41]
"Sweet Lies"
(with Nathan Dawe)
Troy Roscoe [42]
"Self-Portrait" 2023 Kassandra Powell [43]
"Forget About Your Ex" RebekahBCreative [44]
"Bored" Samuel Douek [45]
As featured artist
"Get Back"
(Rio Young featuring Talia Mar)
2018 Paul Akinrinlola [46]
"Real Name"
(KSI with Randolph featuring Talia Mar)
2019 RvbberDuck [47]
"Survive the Night"
(Miniminter with Randy featuring Talia Mar)
2020 Finn Hitchcock [11]

Filmography

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Television
Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2019 All Together Now Judge BBC One Series 2, Episode 1 [24]
2023 Never Mind the Buzzcocks Guest Sky Max Series 31, Episode 7 [48]

Tours

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Opening

Awards and nominations

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Ceremony Year Category Result Ref.
Shorty Awards 2020 Breakout YouTuber Nominated [49]

Notes

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  1. ^ Mar is credited in the music video, but uncredited in the sandared release.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Barnes, Kelsey (19 September 2023). "On the Rise: Talia Mar". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  2. ^ https://twitter.com/TaliaMar/status/1233862451831156739 [bare URL]
  3. ^ Talia Mar [@TaliaMar] (29 February 2020). "Also not true – I started to change my name but didn't realise I hadn't finished the processs and a year later had to phone up and ask what my name was" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 29 February 2020. Retrieved 7 August 2022 – via Twitter.
  4. ^ Lord, Eden-Olivia (14 July 2021). "Talia Mar on going viral, her social media tips and finding her audience – The influencer series". Heat. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  5. ^ "SIGALA & TALIA MAR". The Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Talia Mar Discusses Her Single "Stolen," YouTube, and More". 4 October 2016. Archived from the original on 9 August 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  7. ^ Wood, Christina (1 June 2017). "Young singer pens powerful song to help others after depressed friend's suicide". Mirror. Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  8. ^ a b "Tough Decisions – EP by Talia Mar". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  9. ^ "New Age / KSI & Randolph". Tidal. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  10. ^ a b Peaks of Talia Mar's other charted songs on the UK Independent Singles Chart:
  11. ^ a b "Miniminter X Randy - Survive The Night feat. Talia (Official Music Video)". 28 February 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2024 – via YouTube.
  12. ^ Mar, Talia (10 August 2021). "I am officially a signed artist 🥺💖💖". Twitter.
  13. ^ Tomeo, Marissa. "Sigala Teams Up with Talia Mar for 'Stay the Night'". BroadwayWorld.com. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  14. ^ "SIGALA & TALIA MAR". The Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  15. ^ "Nathan Dawe is back with another banger on Sweet Lies with Talia Mar". Official Charts. Archived from the original on 2 November 2022. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
  16. ^ "NATHAN DAWE & TALIA MAR | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  17. ^ "EEEEP guess who's going on tour with the gal @caitybaser can't wait, get your tickets now!!! SEE YOU THEREEEE". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  18. ^ Kanter, Jake (16 April 2024). "YMU Signs Five Influencers With Combined TikTok Following Of More Than 6M". Deadline Hollywood.
  19. ^ "The Martian Club". The Martian Club. Archived from the original on 10 May 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  20. ^ "TALIA MAR on Instagram: "Who's excited for the launch of @martianclub ?????? only next week!!!!!!!"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 17 December 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  21. ^ "OFRA X Talia Mar". Ofra Cosmetics. Archived from the original on 28 May 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  22. ^ Cosmetics, OFRA. "OFRA Launches All-New Skin Care Collab with YouTuber Talia Mar". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  23. ^ "taliamar Verified AD I am SO excited to announce that I am a @prettylittlething ambassador!!!! (Pinch me moment 🥹) We have got so much exciting content coming for you guys over the next 6 months including my own edit of all my fave pieces for the new season 💖💖". Instagram. Archived from the original on 28 November 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  24. ^ a b "Talia Mar to be TV Judge on BBC Talent Show". 10 December 2018. Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  25. ^ "Talia Mar joins BBC One's All Together Now". Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  26. ^ "TALIA MAR on Instagram: "We've moved innnnn 🔑"". Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2023 – via Instagram.
  27. ^ Bain, Ellissa (25 June 2022). "INSIDE SIDEMEN STAR SIMON MINTER AND TALIA MAR'S RELATIONSHIP AS PAIR GET ENGAGED". hitc. Archived from the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  28. ^ Bain, Ellissa (6 June 2023). "INSIDE MINIMINTER AND TALIA MAR'S MAGICAL ITALY WEDDING". hitc. Archived from the original on 11 June 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  29. ^ Sir Linkalot (3 May 2023). "I'm a Spellebrity!" - Talia Mar. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  30. ^ Mar, Talia [@TaliaMar] (8 August 2020). "I have hayfever, asthma and eczema so my body is literally allergic to air at this point" (Tweet). Retrieved 22 July 2022 – via Twitter.
  31. ^ Mar, Talia [@taliamar] (1 November 2019). "So you've probably heard me say this a million times but ya gal has eczema ✌🏼". Retrieved 22 July 2024 – via Instagram.
  32. ^ Mukherjee, Shreyan (19 July 2024). ""I got diagnosed" - Miniminter's wife Talia Mar reveals having autism". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  33. ^ Chloe vs The World (16 July 2024). Talia Mar Reveals Wedding SECRETS! Autism Diagnosis & Almost DROWNING!? Full Pod EP. 67. Event occurs at 2:26. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  34. ^ "TALIA MAR". Official Charts. 2 June 2022. Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  35. ^ "Discography Talia Mar". Irish Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Archived from the original on 21 August 2022. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
  36. ^ "Stay the Night – Single by Sigala and Talia Mar on Apple Music". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 27 April 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  37. ^ "British certifications – Talia Mar". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 29 January 2023. Type Talia Mar in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  38. ^ Peaks of other charted songs on New Zealand Hot Singles Chart:
  39. ^ "Stolen - Talia Mar (Official Video)". 24 November 2016. Archived from the original on 26 July 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022 – via YouTube.
  40. ^ "Stolen - Talia Mar (Official Video)". 24 November 2016. Archived from the original on 26 July 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022 – via YouTube.
  41. ^ "Sigala, Talia Mar - Stay The Night (Official Video)". 10 June 2022. Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022 – via YouTube.
  42. ^ "Nathan Dawe & Talia Mar - Sweet Lies [Official Video]". 18 November 2022. Archived from the original on 28 November 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2022 – via YouTube.
  43. ^ "Talia Mar - Self-Portrait (Official Video)". 31 March 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2024 – via YouTube.
  44. ^ "Talia Mar - Forget About Your Ex (Official Video)". 15 August 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2024 – via YouTube.
  45. ^ "Talia Mar - Bored (Official Video)". 17 November 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2024 – via YouTube.
  46. ^ "Rio Young - Get Back (feat Talia Mar) [Official Video]". 29 January 2019. Archived from the original on 26 July 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022 – via YouTube.
  47. ^ "REAL NAME - Randolph & KSI ft Talia Mar". 18 June 2019. Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022 – via YouTube.
  48. ^ "Never Mind the Buzzcocks Episode Guide". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  49. ^ Perelli, Amanda. "Exclusive: The full list of nominees for the Shorty Awards, including Jeffree Star, Sophie Turner, and Baby Yoda Sipping Tea". Business Insider. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
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