Viktoria Modesta facts for kids
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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 is a talented singer, songwriter, and model from Latvia, who grew up in the United Kingdom. Her birth name is Viktorija Moskaļova, and she was born on February 25, 1987. She is also known as a "Bionic Pop Artist" because she uses amazing prosthetic limbs in her performances and modeling.
Viktoria had a leg injury when she was born. In 2007, she chose to have her leg removed to improve her health and how she could move. She has worked with IMG Models and is famous for her music video "Prototype", which won an award at the Cannes Film Festival. She also performed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics closing ceremony.
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Early Life and Moving to the UK
Viktorija Moskaļova was born in 1987 in Daugavpils, a town in Latvia. When she was six, she started learning to sing at a local music school. When she was 12 years old, Viktorija and her family moved from Latvia to the United Kingdom.
Viktoria had problems with her left leg from birth. She spent a lot of her childhood going to and from hospitals. Her mother raised her, even though she was very young at the time.
Viktoria Modesta's Career
Viktoria Modesta has had an exciting career in both modeling and music. She uses her unique style to challenge ideas about beauty and what a performer can be.
Modeling Career
Moskaļova started modeling when she was fifteen years old. She has been featured in many popular magazines like Elle, Vogue, and Harper's Bazaar. She has also 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, singing, and music at a performance art school in Latvia from a young age. In 2009, she started her first music project with producer Nik Hodges. Her song "Jane Bond" was even featured in a music industry playlist.
In 2010, she was chosen as one of the top new artists in the UK for a TV show called Evo Music Rooms. She released her first music collection, called EP1, in March 2010. Later, in 2012, she released her first single, "Only You."
Becoming a Bionic Pop Artist
In 2014, Viktoria Modesta worked with Channel 4 for a campaign called "Born Risky." This campaign introduced her as the world's first "Bionic Pop Artist." Her song "Prototype" was part of this campaign. The music video for "Prototype" became very popular, getting millions of views online. It even won a Silver Lion Award at the Cannes Film Festival.
Viktoria has performed at many events, including the Music Tech Fest in Berlin in 2016 and Art Basel Miami in 2017. She also worked with the British Council on a performance of "Midsummer Night's Dream."
2012 Summer Paralympics Performance
Viktoria Modesta performed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics closing ceremony in London. She played the 'Snow Queen' while Coldplay performed their song "42." She wore a special prosthetic leg covered in Swarovski crystals for her performance. This amazing performance was talked about in many magazines.
Crazy Horse Paris Show
In June 2019, Viktoria Modesta was a special guest star at the Crazy Horse cabaret in Paris. Her show was called "the Bionic Showgirl." For this performance, she used three custom-made prosthetic legs, including one that lit up with different neon colors. Her show was praised for challenging ideas about beauty and turning the human body into art.
Collaborations and Acting
Viktoria has worked with many companies on different projects. She collaborated with Rolls-Royce on a video art film in 2019. She also worked with the MIT Media Lab and designers to create unique prosthetic limbs, like a high-heeled shoe with tesla coils.
In 2017, Viktoria Modesta appeared in an episode of the TV show "Killjoys" on the SyFy Network. She played a character named Niko, and her famous prosthetic legs were featured in the episode. Her song "Prototype" was also part of the show's soundtrack.
Personal Life and Advocacy
In 2007, Viktoria made the decision to have her lower leg removed. She had thought about this since she was 15 years old, and it took five years to find a surgeon who would perform the procedure. This decision helped her move better and improved her future health.
Viktoria Modesta is known for changing how people think about beauty. She shows that augmented body parts can be beautiful and powerful. She is a strong supporter of changing public views on this topic.
Recognition
In 2016, Viktoria Modesta was recognized as one of the BBC's 100 Women. This list highlights inspiring and influential women from around the world.
Music Releases
Extended Plays
- EP1 (2010)
- Counterflow (2016)
- MOKSHA (2021)
Singles
- "Only You" (2012)
- "Prototype" (2014)
See also
In Spanish: Viktoria Modesta para niños
