Victoria Justice facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Victoria Justice
Justice in 2018
Born	Victoria Dawn Justice (1993-02-19) February 19, 1993 (age 32) Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
Occupation	Actress singer
Years active	2003–present
Works	Discography songs recorded
Musical career
Genres	Pop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Columbia Sony Nickelodeon
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Victoria Dawn Justice (born February 19, 1993) is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles on Nickelodeon shows. Victoria has won awards like a Bravo Otto and two Young Artist Awards. She was also nominated for three Imagen Awards and three Kids' Choice Awards.

Victoria started acting with a small part in Gilmore Girls in 2003. She became famous on Nickelodeon. She played Lola Martinez in Zoey 101 (2005–2008). Later, she starred as Tori Vega in the show Victorious (2010–2013). She also played Jordan Sands in the TV movie The Boy Who Cried Werewolf (2010).

She has been in many movies, including The First Time (2012) and Fun Size (2012). More recently, she appeared in Afterlife of the Party (2021) and A Perfect Pairing (2022). She also had a main role in the MTV show Eye Candy (2015).

As a singer, Victoria has recorded songs for her acting projects, like Victorious. Her first song, "Gold", came out in 2013. After a break from music, she returned in 2020 with the song "Treat Myself".

About Victoria's Early Life

Victoria Dawn Justice was born on February 19, 1993. Her birthplace was Hollywood, Florida. Her parents are Serene Reed and Zack Justice. Her father has English, German, and Irish family roots. Her mother is from the Bronx and has Puerto Rican family.

Victoria has a younger half-sister named Madison Grace Reed. In 2003, Victoria and her family moved to Hollywood, California. While filming Victorious, she attended Cleveland High School. She later finished her studies through a home school program.

Since 2013, Victoria has lived in an Encino Hills home. She bought this home and lives there with her parents.

Victoria's Acting and Music Career

Starting Out in the 2000s

Victoria started acting when she was 10 years old in 2003. Her first role was a small part in the TV show Gilmore Girls. After this, her family moved to Los Angeles so she could act more. The next year, she was a guest star on the Disney Channel show The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. She played a young girl in a beauty pageant.

In 2005, Victoria joined a musical theater program in Los Angeles. She also appeared in ads for brands like Ralph Lauren and Gap. In the 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 to get the part. Her character joined the show in its second season. She also had a small part in the film When Do We Eat?. She played Rose in the TV movie Silver Bells.

Victoria Justice in April 2008

In 2006, Victoria was a guest star on an episode of Everwood. She also played Holly in the movie The Garden. Zoey 101 ended in 2008. Victoria then starred in the Nickelodeon musical Spectacular! in 2009. She sang three songs in the movie. Spectacular! was very popular, with 3.7 million viewers watching its first showing.

Becoming a Star in the 2010s

Victoria appeared in episodes of other Nickelodeon shows. These included iCarly, True Jackson, VP, and The Troop. In 2009, Victoria announced she would star in her own musical show on Nickelodeon. This show was called Victorious. She explained that the show was created for her because she could sing and dance.

The first episode of Victorious aired on March 27, 2010. It was watched by 5.7 million people. This made it one of Nickelodeon's most-watched live-action show premieres. Victoria recorded many songs for the show. She also got to work with other young artists on the show.

Victoria also voiced a character named Stacy in 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 also very popular. Victorious finished in 2013.

Victoria played the main role of Wren in the comedy movie Fun Size. This movie came out on October 26, 2012. She also said she was working on her first music album. In 2013, she released a song called "Girl Up". This song was for the Girl Up movement. This group helps girls in developing countries. Her first official song, "Gold", was released on June 18, 2013. In 2014, it was shared that Victoria had left her record label. She planned to release new music in 2015.

In 2013, Victoria was cast in MTV's Eye Candy. This was a thriller show based on a book by R. L. Stine. The show lasted for one season. She also starred in Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List. This movie was released in 2015. Victoria also competed in an episode of Lip Sync Battle in 2015.

In 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 in The Outcasts in 2017.

Recent Work in the 2020s

Victoria hosted the 2020 Kids' Choice Awards online. In 2020, she announced her first new song in over seven years. It was called "Treat Myself" and came out on December 11, 2020. This was her first song as an independent artist. She then released "Stay" in February 2021 and "Too F*ckin' Nice" in May 2021.

In March 2021, Victoria starred in the movie Trust. She also sang a cover song to promote the film. Victoria played Cassie Garcia in the movie Afterlife of the Party. This film came out on Netflix in September 2021. She also helped write a song for the movie's soundtrack. In May 2022, she played Lola Alvarez in the Netflix movie A Perfect Pairing.

Victoria played Annie in the thriller movie The Tutor, released in March 2023. She also joined the cast of the comedy California King and the thriller Depravity. On her 30th birthday in February 2023, Victoria released the song "Last Man Standing". She plans to release her first full music album soon.

Helping Others: Philanthropy

Victoria has supported many charity events. She helps organizations like the United Nations Foundation. This group works on causes like health, human rights, and peace.

In 2010, Victoria joined the Girl Up charity campaign. She was excited to help girls who do not have the same chances as others. She said she wanted to help girls in developing countries. Victoria joined Girl Up for its launch in New York City. She also supported the "Unite for Girls" tour across the United States. She visited programs that Girl Up supports in other countries. This helped her see how the programs help girls and communities. Victoria said that hearing about girls walking miles for water or not being able to go to school broke her heart. She wants to spread the word and make a difference.

Victoria's Musical Inspirations

Victoria Justice has many musical influences. She looks up to artists like Madonna, Britney Spears, and Pink. She also likes bands such as Coldplay and No Doubt. Other artists who inspire her include Amy Winehouse, Billy Joel, and Diana Ross.

Film and TV Roles

Movies

Television Shows

Music Albums and Songs

Concert Tours

• Make It in America Tour (2012)
• Summer Break Tour (with Big Time Rush) (2013)

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Victoria Justice para niños

• List of Puerto Ricans
• List of American former child actors