Zarah

Zarah Maillard (born in Manila, Philippines), professionally known as Zarah, is an American singer, songwriter, writer, television personality, and executive producer. She wrote the murder mystery novel Diamonds are For Cocktails that was published in 2022, and in 2023, released her singles including What Have We Become? and Blind Woman she wrote and co-produced from her debut LP of the same title, which became critically acclaimed.

Her earlier work includes performing with the rock band Goo Goo Dolls as a musician. She later hosted the music-based teen show B InTune TV with guest stars including Alicia Keys, Jesse McCartney, Rihanna, Jared Leto, Justin Timberlake, Alanis Morissette, Beyoncé, Led Zeppelin, Clint Eastwood, and the Rolling Stones, broadcasting in 120 million television homes in the United States with broadcast affiliates of 54 countries worldwide including Canada, Europe and Asia that ran for eight seasons.

Early life

Zarah was born in Manila and raised in Los Angeles where she began to pursue her career.

Growing up, music played a huge role in her earlier years as a developing artist, and was largely viewed as an entertainment surrounding her family.

Television career

B InTune TV inside a sound stage with the Goo Goo Dolls taping for upcoming episodes: Zarah behind the scenes with her make-up artist.

2005–2012: B InTune TV (TV series)

Zarah is best known for her role as the host of B InTune TV, a nationally syndicated daytime television show that teaches and entertains kids between the ages of 13 and 18 years old, which premiered on September 10, 2005, on Viacom and CBS Television Group and UPN Network stations. During her interview, she told Charley Daniels of Television Week magazine, "I think music has healed a lot of my past."

In 2007, Zarah covered an hour-long television special in B InTune TV introducing the iconic rock and roll band Led Zeppelin and their history and accomplishments She featured other guest appearances in other episodes including Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé, Jared Leto, Clint Eastwood and the Rolling Stones just to name a few. The show was supported by B InTune TV's industry partners like Warner Bros. Records and Where Music Meets Film at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah and several major record label giants like Universal Records, Warner Bros. Records and Capitol Records.

B InTune TV reached 120 million households in the United States from the 60 million homes since its premiere covering 130 U.S. television markets, which was renewed for eight seasons and had a growth of 54 international countries from its broadcast affiliates worldwide. Zarah attended B InTune TV’s red carpet event which was held at the Viper Room in Hollywood, commemorating its success.

Music career Album launch

Recording artist Zarah performs live at S.I.R. Hollywood, CA.

In 2023, Zarah's recordings of her studio album with diverse musicians like bassist Chris Chaney of the alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction and bassist for Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill album tour and the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra recorded in her lead ballad, was in its completion.

She wrote, arranged, and co-produced the album at the Henson Recording Studios, formerly known as the A&M Studios in Hollywood, California. Fender and Where Music Meets Film at the Sundance Film Festival were among who sponsored the jam-packed event. She worked with vocal coach Seth Riggs in Hollywood and began to venture into songwriting. Subsequently, Zarah met with members of the United States Congress which included United States Senator John Breaux at the Capitol Hill with John Rzeznik, lobbying on issues like music piracy

Diamonds are For Cocktails was inspired by the French Riviera's beauty and elegance but mainly the decadence of the 'rich and famous' lifestyle

In 2022, upon the release of her book, Diamonds are For Cocktails received an endorsement from Fox News. Chicago Tribune and many other celebrity-driven news such as Life and MSN.