Marie-Anne Izmajlov (alias Manca Izmajlova) is an internationally acclaimed concert singer, as well as host, actress, director, creator of cultural projects, coach, and author. This year marks her 25th year as a professional stage performer. She studied acting, musical theatre and classical singing at prestigious institutions in London and Moscow.

Her repertoire features over 400 songs in 23 languages across diverse genres.

As a soloist, she has performed in major cities around the world, collaborating with renowned orchestras and musicians. With over 1,500 concerts to her name, she has also performed at official state events for presidents, diplomats, and dignitaries, and supported countless charitable causes.

Her discography includes 8 studio albums, two of which—“Slavic Soul” and “Slovene Heart”—received platinum certification. As an author, she published the best-selling book “Breathe in Life with Full Lungs”, now in its third print run in her native Slovenia. She conducts workshops and seminars on how to restore full breathing, improve public speaking, and voice strengthening, and writes lifestyle columns. She has also created two beloved children’s music projects: “Lullabies for Babies ” and “Most Beautiful Songs for All Seasons”.

Beyond music, she has worked as an actress, TV presenter, and director. On RTV Slovenia, she was hosting and co-creating her show “Invitation to a Dance” in the beginning of her career, directed and translated two musicals, and co-developed numerous cultural events and productions.

She speaks Slovenian, English, German, Russian and Italian.
Since 2024, she has been hosting her own radio show Musical Journey with Manca Izmajlova on ORF Austria (Slovene Editorial).

She is married to violinist, composer, and music producer Benjamin Izmajlov. They have three daughters and live in Klagenfurt, Austria.