Maria Lawson (born 24 May 1979) is an English singer.She recorded several singles with Ti.Pi.Cal..Lawson finished in eighth place in the second UK series of television talent show The X Factor in 2005.She released her debut self-titled album in 20 06. Her self-help/autobiography entitled Life Starts Now was released in November 2008.Lawson appeared in the female lead role in the West End production of Thriller – Live from 14 April 2009 to March 2010.She released her second studio album, Emotional Rollercoaster in 2014.Lawson lives in London with her husband Lawrence and their two children.