Jaya

About

Born Maria Luisa Ramsey, this Filipina singer, actress, dancer, and TV personality is most known for her hit single "If You Leave Me Now" which peaked at number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. She is also known for television hosting as seen on the GMA Network and ABS-CBN in The Philippines.

Before Fame

She didn't finish school after her parents divorce and she and her mom moved to the US, where she got involved in singing and soon taking on the name Jaya.

Trivia

She is also known as the Queen of Soul or Soul Diva (Goddess) in The Philippines.

Family Life

She was married to musician Andrew Huffington from 1998 to 2001. She and her second husband Gary Gotidoc have a daughter, Sabriya, and a son named Dylan.

Associated With

She sang Save the Best for Last on her Real.Love.Stories album, which was originally sung by Vanessa Williams.