Marina Diamandis is a Welsh singer-songwriter known by her stage name Marina and the Diamonds. Her debut studio album, The Family Jewels, incorporates indie pop and new wave musical styles. It entered the UK Albums Chart at number five and was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry. The album’s second single, Hollywood peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. In 2018, she was featured on Clean Bandit’s single Baby which reached the top 15 in the UK.
Birth Name
Marina Lambrini Diamandis
Nickname
Marina, Marina and the Diamonds
Profession
Singer-songwriter
Genre
Indie Pop, Electropop, New Wave, Alternative
Instruments
Vocals, Piano, Keyboards, Glockenspiel, Organ, Casio VL-Tone, Ukulele
Labels
679 Artists (Subdivision of Warner Music Group), Atlantic Records, Chop Shop, Neon Gold, Elektra
Nationality
Welsh
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Marina Diamandis was born on the 10th of October 1985, in Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, Wales.
Age
She’s currently 39 years old.
Sun Sign
Libra
Ethnicity
White
She has Welsh ancestry on her mom’s side while she is of Greek descent on her dad’s side.
Religion
Atheism
Education
Diamandis went to Haberdashers’ Monmouth School for Girls in Monmouth, Wales. She first began writing music when she was 18 years old; she moved to London to attend dance school but quit after two months. She studied music at the University of East London and transferred to a classic composition course in Middlesex University the following year but after two months she dropped out.
Family Details
- Father – Unknown
- Mother – Unknown
- Siblings – Lafina Diamandis (Older Sister)
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Marina Diamandis has dated –
- Jack Patterson (2015-2020) – English musician Jack Patterson (who has served as Clean Bandit’s vocalist, pianist, bass guitarist and keyboardist) started dating Marina in 2015. They made their relationship public in 2016. She dated Jack of electronic music group Clean Bandit for five years before splitting in 2020.
Physical Statistics
- In feet – 5 feet 4 inches
- In centimeters – 163 cm
- In meters – 1.63 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 56 kg
- In Pounds – 126 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 35-26-36
- Bust – 35 inches
- Waist – 26 inches
- Hip – 36 inches
- Bra Size – 33G
Body Build
Voluptuous
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Shoe Size
She wears a size 7.5 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 6 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Marina is known for her albums The Family Jewels (2010), Electra Heart (2012) and her Europop-inspired third studio album, Froot (2015), became her third top 10 album in the UK and her first top 10 entry on the US Billboard 200. In 2018, she was featured on Clean Bandit’s single “Baby”, which made the top 20 in the UK.
Album Debut
In February 15, 2010, she released her debut album The Family Jewels via 679 Artists and Atlantic Records. It charted at #5 in UK, #138 in U.S., #9 in Ireland, #12 in Germany, #79 in Australia and likewise.
Brand Endorsements
Marina has endorsed Max Factor.
Marina Diamandis Favorites
- Favorite Fashion Icons – Sophia Loren, Gwen Stefani
- Favorite Band – Poliça
- Favorite Restaurant – Giorgio Baldi (in Santa Monica)
- Favorite Designers – Meadham Kirchhoff, Christopher Kane, Marchesa, Rachel Gilbert, Natalie B. Coleman
- Favorite Place – Athens, Greece
- Favorite Beauty Product – NuBo Diamond Peel
Marina Diamandis Net worth
Marina Diamandis has an estimated net worth of $4 million dollars as of 2025.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Marina Diamandis
- Instagram – marinadiamandis
- X – Marina Diamandis
- YouTube Channel – Marina
Some Lesser Known Facts About Marina Diamandis
- Marina is the only member of Marina and the Diamonds.
- She is quite good at baking.
- Her parents split when she was 16 years old. After her parents divorce, she had stayed with her father and mother individually.
- She started songwriting at the age of 18.
- She calls her fans as the Diamonds and hence the band name Marina and the Diamonds.
- In 2007, she independently released her first EP, Mermaid vs. Sailor which she herself produced and composed with the help of GarageBand software.
- In 2010, Marina won the Best UK & Ireland Act honor at the MTV Europe Music Awards and was named the Best Newcomer at Virgin Media Music Awards.
- In 2011, she opened for American pop icon Katy Perry during her California Dreams Tour, along with Swedish artist Robyn.
- In August 11, 2013, she launched her own fashion line called 11 Diamonds.
- In November 2018, a second collaboration with Clean Bandit and Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi, Baby was released peaking at number 15 in the UK.
- In 11 December 2018, she performed at the Royal Variety Performance alongside Clean Bandit with their song Baby.
- In 29 April 2019, Diamandis embarked on her Love + Fear Tour with six UK gigs, including sold-out dates in London and Manchester.
- In 2020, she started speaking openly about growing out her grey hair on Instagram to challenge unhealthy beauty standards.
- In 2021, Diamandis released her fifth studio album, Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land, which debuted at number 17 in the UK, and was followed by a deluxe version in 2022.
- In July 2023, Marina opened up on Instagram about her diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. She wrote that her energy has been very low for a while and she attributes her illness to chronic stress.
