About

Mary Ancheta is a keyboardist, producer, musical director, and award-winning composer for film and television. A Canadian-Filipina born in Hamilton, Ontario and now based in Vancouver, BC, Mary leads her jazz quartet, MA:Q, and has performed for international audiences across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Her compositions can be heard on Showtime, Netflix, HBO, National Geographic, Bravo, Discovery Channel, and more.

As a musical director, Mary has worked across theatre and live performance, with credits including Piaf Dietrich at the Grand Theatre, Million Dollar Quartet directed by Bobby Garcia, Da Kink in My Hair at the Arts Club, and Cambodian Rock Band at the Arts Club and National Arts Centre.

At the heart of Mary’s work is a passion for storytelling and the human experience. She thrives on collaboration and is committed to creating music that connects, elevates a story, and helps bring diverse perspectives to the forefront.