Viktoria Modesta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Viktoria Modesta
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| Birth name | Viktorija Moskaļova |
| Born | 25 February 1987 Daugavpils, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Genres | Electronic, pop, dance |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, performance artist, model, actress |
Viktoria Modesta, born Viktorija Moskaļova on February 25, 1987, is a talented singer, artist, and model. She was born in Latvia and now lives in the United Kingdom.
Viktoria had problems with her left leg since birth. She chose to have it removed in 2007 to improve her health and movement. She is known as a "Bionic Pop Artist" because she uses her unique prosthetic (artificial) leg as part of her art and performances. She also works as a model for IMG Models. Her music video for "Prototype" won a big award. She also performed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics closing ceremony.
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Early Life
Viktorija Moskaļova was born in Daugavpils, Latvia, in 1987. When she was six, she started learning to sing at a local music school. Her family moved from Latvia to the United Kingdom when she was 12 years old.
Viktoria had problems with her left leg from birth. She spent much of her childhood going in and out of hospitals.
Career Highlights
Viktoria Modesta has had an amazing career in modeling, music, and performance art. She uses her unique style to challenge ideas about beauty.
Modeling Career
Viktoria started modeling when she was fifteen. She has been featured on the covers of magazines like Bizarre and Skin Two. She has also appeared in famous fashion magazines such as Elle, Vogue, and Harper's Bazaar.
Viktoria has walked the runway in fashion shows in big cities like Milan, London, and New York. In 2015, she signed with IMG Models, a major modeling agency.
Music Journey
Viktoria studied piano and singing from a young age in Latvia. In 2009, she began writing music with producer Nik Hodges. Her first song, "Jane Bond," was noticed in the Music Week Playlist.
In 2010, she was chosen as one of the top six unsigned artists in the UK. This was part of a show called Evo Music Rooms on Channel 4. She released her first music collection, EP1, in March 2010. Her song "Only You" came out in 2012 and was featured in several magazines.
The "Bionic Pop Artist"
In 2014, Viktoria teamed up with Channel 4 for a campaign called "Born Risky." This campaign called her the world's first "Bionic Pop Artist." Her song "Prototype" was released with this campaign.
The music video for "Prototype" became very popular. It received over 12 million views on YouTube and over 16 million on Channel 4's Facebook page. The video won a Silver Lion Award at the Cannes Film Festival. Viktoria has also performed at music and art festivals around the world.
Paralympics Performance
Viktoria Modesta performed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics closing ceremony in London. She was the 'Snow Queen' during a live performance of "42" by Coldplay. She wore a special prosthetic leg covered in Swarovski crystals. Her performance was featured in many magazines.
Crazy Horse Paris Show
In June 2019, Viktoria starred in a cabaret show at the Crazy Horse in Paris. Her show was called "the Bionic Showgirl." She wore three custom-made prosthetic legs for her performance. One of them lit up with different neon colors. Her show was praised for challenging ideas about female beauty and turning the human body into art.
Acting Roles
In 2017, Viktoria appeared in the TV show "Killjoys" on the SyFy Network. She played a character named Niko, who also had unique prosthetic legs. Her song "Prototype" was also played in the episode.
Personal Life
In 2007, Viktoria chose to have her lower left leg removed. She had decided to do this when she was 15 years old. It took her five years to find a surgeon who would perform the procedure. This decision helped her move better and improved her future health.
Viktoria's unique physical appearance has helped change how people think about beauty. She supports the idea of using augmented (improved) body parts as a form of art and self-expression.
Recognition
Viktoria Modesta was named one of the BBC's 100 women in 2016.
Discography
Extended Plays
- EP1 (2010)
- Counterflow (2016)
- MOKSHA (2021)
Singles
- "Only You" (2012)
- "Prototype" (2014)
See also
In Spanish: Viktoria Modesta para niños
