MARY HD

Mary HD (Singer/Songwriter, Former Fashion Model, Entrepreneur)
Mary HD's ambitions began at the age of 3. She was enrolled for dancing lessons at The Astra Dance Club and then progressed onto Pat Eakets School of Dance. Mary excelled in poetry at an early age, which ultimately developed into song writing. Mary always showed a natural ability in acting and later received an A* for her GCSE performance playing the role of a teen runaway. She then continued to pursue her acting career and landed various roles in tv/film such as Hollyoaks, Clocking off and The Parole Officer-to name a few
Mary also embarked on a career in modelling, which she began at the age of 15. She took part in various charity fashion shows and was recruited by a number of model agencies. Over the next few years Mary was photographed for a wide range of magazines including: Marie Claire, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Ok Magazine, Drapers Record, Company and Glamour. Her first major advertising campaigns came at the age of 19. Mary fronted many campaigns for leading brands, such as SOS and Jonny Q, which saw her travel to Italy and Spain. Mary continued her modelling career to feature in TV commercials, including the now very famous GHD hair straighteners, and made appearances on TV shows, which aired on channel 4/E4, which led Mary to be given the 'Most popular' title due to her endearing personality. As a result, Mary was invited to present 'Shop Manchester' for Channel M. Throughout this period, Mary relentlessly continued her song writing, which unbeknown to her was to become her true path!
Mary HD caught the attention of Fred Jerkins of Darkchild Entertainment Campus (Michael Jackson (R.I.P) Mariah Carey) who immediately recognized the potential in Mary after viewing her website and saw that she loved to perform and song write Consequently, he requested to hear her vocals and she completed a demo- which he stated, 'Mary has it poppin'. Mary continued to record her songs, with musicians and record producers (including Uniting Nations) and musicians, who have previously worked with a diverse range of artists including James Brown (R.I.P), Sugarbabes, and Nigel Kennedy. Mary shortly after met with her friend Nathan of R&B group Boys2 men, who gave her some invaluable advice and further encouraged Mary…Dance act Uniting Nations followed to contact Mary again to perform on a European tour with them. Upon her return, Mary continued to perform doing shows throughout the UK, including Sheffield Christmas lights switch on with Real Radio, Merseyside Candlelit Vigil, interfaith and charity events. Mary then finished up working on completing her promo album, entitled, 'Beautifully Unexpected.' The album is made up of RnB/Soul/Pop, integrating Jazz/Hip-Hop and Rap. .



April 2009, saw Mary HD form her own company, 'Mary HD Entertainment Ltd,' several months later she was nominated for the, 'Business Personality Of The Year' award, due to her brand ethos of Love, Hope, Peace and Charity which is used as a theme throughout her music and business endeavours. Which consequently, pushes the boundaries that music brings today.
This philosophy is an important part of Mary HD's life, and something that goes far beyond her role as a singer-songwriter. She is an active volunteer for the British Red Cross and Amnesty International. In May of 2009, Mary travelled to Palestine in connection with her charity activities. Upon, her return Mary filmed her first music video, 'A Better Day,' directed by New York's music video director; Chase Johnson-Lynch (Alicia Keys, Wu Tang Clan), which was premiered at The ACE Centre in Nelson. Shortly afterwards it was showcased at Manchester's KinoFilm Festival. .
'A Better Day' delivers a message of hope and encourages people to forgive one another to enable a more peaceful way of living in unity. .
Her second music video, 'True,' was filmed in Edinburgh and Liverpool in November 2009. The video features the winners of a local talent contest. Mary also became the mentor to the group, which was part of the prize package . Shortly after, Mary HD became the First Official Patron of The John Bury Trust charity. Martin Cooper presenter of 107 The Bee and David Dunn Blackburn Rovers Footballer was soon to follow
In Feb, 2010, Mary HD was invited by The Prince's Trust to work on a project entitled, 'Dreams.' Consequently, she wrote and recorded a song for The Princes Trust and coached 10 girls between the ages of 16-25. The girls performed alongside Mary HD for HRH Prince Charles @ Turf Moor Burnley Football Club
In May 2010, Mary wrote/recorded and filmed for the music video to 'Malaria No More' to raise funds for Malaria No More Uk charity. She released her first charity single on Itunes/Amazon and all major digital downloads. .
Mary then pursued to orchestrate her very own first campaign, The Mary HD Send A Heart Campaign' which attracted John Lewis In Partnership as the Official Sponsor. Other celebrities to back Mary's campaign included: Tinchy Stryder, boxer Amir King Khan, cricketer Sajid Mahmood, Rock violinist Linzi Stoppard, Scottish pop band Pearl and The Puppets and C4 presenter Jasmine Harman
The Launch of 'The Mary HD Send A Heart Campaign' was held at Printworks, Manchester on November 20th 2010. The Campaign raised £1300 for Special premature baby care charity Bliss (www.bliss.org.uk ) .
January 2011, Mary set up charitable trust, 'A Better Day
Mary HD has now completed her Official debut album L.H.P.C and she is ready to show the world just what they have been missing out on!