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M.I.A.: Biography

M.I.A.

Birth Name: Mathangi Arulpragasam
Birth Place: Hounslow, London, England
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 07/18/1975, Cancer
Profession: British musician; rap artist

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M.I.A. Fast Facts:

She and her sister are named after two of the ten Wisdom Goddesses in Hinduism.
Moved to Jaffna, Sri Lanka when she was six months old.
Due to civil war moved back to London with her mother and siblings in 1986 where they were housed as refugees.
Had limited contact with her father as a child as he stayed in Sri Lanka due to his political activism.
Is very open about her political views especially her support of Tamil citizens.

M.I.A. Relationships:
Kali Arulpragasam - Sister
Arul Pragasam - Father
Sugu Arulpragasam - Brother
Ikhyd Edgar Arular Bronfman - Son
Kala Arulpragasam - Mother
Benjamin Bronfman - Ex-fiancé
M.I.A. Awards:
2008 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Song) - Nominee
College:
Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London, England (BA in Fine Art, Film and Video, 2001)

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Costume Institute Gala at the Metrpolitan Museum Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

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M.I.A., Grammy Awards Show 2009 John Shearer/WireImage.com

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