Victoria Justice facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Victoria Justice
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| Born | February 19, 1993 Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
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| Years active | 2003–present |
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| Genres | Pop |
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Victoria Justice (born February 19, 1993) is an American actress and singer. She became famous for her roles on Nickelodeon. She played Lola Martinez in the show Zoey 101 from 2005 to 2008. Later, she starred as Tori Vega in the sitcom Victorious from 2010 to 2013. For these roles, she won several awards, including a Bravo Otto and two Young Artist Awards. She also appeared in the musical Spectacular! (2009) and the movie The Boy Who Cried Werewolf (2010) for Nickelodeon.
Victoria Justice started her music journey by recording songs for her TV shows and movies. Her songs for the Spectacular! soundtrack (2009) and the Victorious soundtrack album were very popular. These albums even appeared on the Billboard 200 chart. She then started a solo music career. Her first single, "Gold", was released in 2013.
She also starred in the MTV thriller TV series Eye Candy in 2015. Victoria Justice has been in many films. These include the romantic comedy The First Time (2012) and the teen comedy Fun Size (2012). Other films are Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List (2015), The Outcasts (2017), Trust (2021), and A Perfect Pairing (2022). After a break from music, she released the song "Treat Myself" in 2020.
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Early Life and Family
Victoria Justice was born to Serene Reed and Zack Justice. Her father has English, German, and Irish family roots. Her mother, who is from the Bronx, New York, has Puerto Rican family roots.
When Victoria was ten years old, her family moved to Los Angeles in 2003. They settled in Hollywood, California. While she was filming Victorious, she attended Cleveland High School. Later, she finished her high school education through a home school program.
Career Highlights
Starting Out in the 2000s
Victoria Justice began acting in 2003. She had a small role in an episode of Gilmore Girls. After this, her family moved to Los Angeles so she could focus more on acting. The next year, she appeared in an episode of the Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. She played a young pageant contestant. In 2005, she was cast in a short film called Mary.
In 2005, Victoria was accepted into a musical theater program in Los Angeles. She also appeared in many commercials for brands like Ralph Lauren and Gap. That same year, she got a main role in the Nickelodeon show Zoey 101. She played Lola Martinez, a new student who wanted to be an actress. Victoria was very excited about getting the part. Her character joined the show in its second season, starting September 11, 2005. She also had a small part in the movie When Do We Eat? (2005). She played Rose in the Hallmark Channel movie Silver Bells.
In 2006, Victoria guest-starred in an episode of Everwood. She also played a supporting role in the thriller film The Garden. Zoey 101 finished its run on May 2, 2008. In 2009, she appeared as herself in two episodes of Nickelodeon's The Naked Brothers Band. She also starred in the Nickelodeon musical Spectacular! in 2009. In this film, she sang three songs. The movie first aired on Nickelodeon on February 16, 2009.
Becoming a Star in the 2010s
After her guest appearances, Victoria Justice starred in her own musical show on Nickelodeon called Victorious. She explained that the show was created for her because the show's creator, Dan Schneider, found out she could sing and dance. The first episode of Victorious aired on March 27, 2010. It was watched by 5.7 million people, making it one of Nickelodeon's most-watched live-action premieres. Victoria recorded many songs for the series during its time on air.
Victoria also voiced a character named Stacy in the animated series The Penguins of Madagascar. In 2010, she starred in the Nickelodeon TV movie The Boy Who Cried Werewolf. She played Jordan Sands, a girl who turns into a werewolf. This movie was watched by 5.8 million viewers when it first aired. Victorious ended on February 2, 2013.
Victoria played the main role of Wren in the comedy movie Fun Size, which came out on October 26, 2012. She announced in 2010 that she was working on her own music album. In October 2012, she said her first album would be released in 2013. For the Girl Up movement, which helps girls in developing countries, she released a song called "Girl Up" in February 2013. Her first solo single, "Gold", was released on June 18, 2013. In 2014, it was shared that Victoria had left Columbia Records but was making new music.
In October 2013, Victoria was cast as Lindy Sampson in MTV's Eye Candy. This was a cyber thriller show based on a book by R. L. Stine. The series ran for one season. She also starred in the movie Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List, which premiered in July 2015. It was later released for streaming in September 2015.
In October 2016, Victoria played Janet Weiss in the Fox musical film The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again. This film was a tribute to the classic 1975 movie. Victoria also starred as Jodie in The Outcasts, released on April 14, 2017.
Recent Work in the 2020s
Victoria Justice hosted the 2020 Kids' Choice Awards when it was held online. In July 2020, she joined the Recording Academy, a group that celebrates music. In December 2020, Victoria announced her first new song in over seven years, called "Treat Myself". This song was released on December 11, 2020. It was her first song released as an independent artist. She then released "Stay" on February 12, 2021, and "Too ... Nice" on May 28, 2021.
On March 12, 2021, Victoria starred as Brooke Gatwick in the romantic drama film Trust. She also played Cassie Garcia in the film Afterlife of the Party, which premiered on September 2, 2021, on Netflix. She helped write a song for the movie's soundtrack. Victoria played Lola Alvarez in the Netflix romantic comedy film A Perfect Pairing, released on May 19, 2022. She also starred as Annie in the thriller The Tutor, which premiered on March 24, 2023. In 2024, she appeared in the thriller Depravity.
On February 19, 2023, which was her 30th birthday, Victoria released the single "Last Man Standing". She also confirmed that she is working on her first full music album.
Helping Others (Philanthropy)
Victoria Justice has participated in many charity events. She supports groups like the United Nations Foundation. This foundation helps with many important causes, such as health, human rights, and peace.
On September 30, 2010, Victoria announced she was joining the Girl Up charity campaign. She said she was excited to help girls who do not have the same chances as others. She wanted to make a difference for girls in developing countries. Victoria joined Girl Up for its official launch in New York City. She also supported the "Unite for Girls" tour across the United States. She visited programs supported by Girl Up in other countries to see how they help girls and communities.
Musical Influences
Victoria Justice has shared that many artists have influenced her music. Some of these include Madonna, Britney Spears, Pink, Sara Bareilles, and Coldplay. She also enjoys music from No Doubt, the Jackson 5, the Beatles, Amy Winehouse, and Lily Allen.
Personal Life
In 2013, Victoria Justice lived with her parents in a home she bought in Encino Hills.
Images for kids
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Justice in 2013
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Justice in March 2008
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Victoria Justice and the rest of the Victorious cast performing at Avalon Hollywood
See also
In Spanish: Victoria Justice para niños
