Marina (singer)

Marina Wickholm (Hebrew: מרינה ויקהולם) (born November 2, 1973) is an Israeli singer and songwriter. She is best known for her Eurodance hits from the 1990s, including "Are You Ready" and "Shakedown".

Life and career
Marina Wickholm was born on November 2, 1973 in to an American Kabbalist couple. Her father is of Danish descent.

In 1996, her music career took off when her debut album Are You Ready was released. Produced by Boos and Bogaert, it featured the hit title track, which charted at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, plus a second Top 10 entry in the form of a cover of 's "Shakedown", which peaked at #10.

Her second album, DanceGalaxy, was released in 1998. It featured another Hot 100 Top 10 in the form of "Show Me", which also topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.

Personal life
Wickholm married film composer Yair Barkin in 2010. She is a convert to Reform Judaism.