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[[File:Ariana Grande by David Shankbone.jpg|thumb|right|Grande at the [[Tribeca Film Festival]] in 2010]] |
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Also, at the age of 10, Ariana co-founded the youth singing group, Kids Who Care, in South Florida, which performed for charitable fund-raising events, raising over $500,000 for charities in 2007 alone In her early years, she has been a soloist with various symphonies including South Florida’s Philharmonic, Pops and Symphonia Orchestras, and has had repeated appearances singing at NYC’s own Birdland. Ariana performed the National Anthem for the first live Fox Sports broadcast of the Anthem for the Florida Panther’s hockey league. |
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In 2008, Grande played the role of Charlotte in the musical ''[[13 (musical)|13]]'' on Broadway, for which she won a National Youth Theatre Association Award. When she joined the musical, Grande left her high school, [[North Broward Preparatory School]], but continued to be enrolled. The school sent materials to her for study with tutors.<ref>[http://www.girl2watch.com/ariana-grande-from-boca-to-broadway/ "Ariana Grande: From Boca To Broadway".] Girl2watch.com, May 4, 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-23.</ref> |
In 2008, Grande played the role of Charlotte in the musical ''[[13 (musical)|13]]'' on Broadway, for which she won a National Youth Theatre Association Award. When she joined the musical, Grande left her high school, [[North Broward Preparatory School]], but continued to be enrolled. The school sent materials to her for study with tutors.<ref>[http://www.girl2watch.com/ariana-grande-from-boca-to-broadway/ "Ariana Grande: From Boca To Broadway".] Girl2watch.com, May 4, 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-23.</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:26, 29 October 2012
Ariana Grande | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ariana Grande-Butera |
| Born | June 26, 1993 Boca Raton, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, dancer, voice artist |
| Labels | Universal Republic |
| Website | arianagrande.info[1] |
Ariana Grande-Butera[2] [3] [dead link] [4][5] is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She made her performance debut on Broadway at age 15. Recently, she has gained attention for her role as Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon sitcom Victorious.
Early life
Grande was born and raised in Boca Raton, Florida.[6] She is of Italian descent, half Sicilian, half Abruzzese.[7] Her parents are Joan Grande and Edward Butera, a graphic designer.[8]
Career
In 2008, Grande played the role of Charlotte in the musical 13 on Broadway, for which she won a National Youth Theatre Association Award. When she joined the musical, Grande left her high school, North Broward Preparatory School, but continued to be enrolled. The school sent materials to her for study with tutors.[9]
In the Summer of 2009, as a member of the charitable organization, Broadway in South Africa, Ariana performed and taught music and dance to children in Gugulethu, South Africa.[6][10] In 2010, she created the original role of Miriam in the reading of the new musical, Cuba Libre, written and produced by Desmond Child.
2010–present: Victorious and other projects
Grande plays the character Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon television show Victorious, which premiered in March 2010.
In May/June 2011, she was featured in Greyson Chance's music video for the single "Unfriend You", playing Chance's ex-girlfriend.
Grande was featured in Dream Magazine as the cover girl for the August 2011 issue.[11] In 2011, Ariana’s other credits include voice-over work as an animated Fairy, Princess Diaspro, on the new Nickelodeon series, The Winx Club. Grande also made appearances as a panelist on Figure It Out.
It was announced during the network's presentation at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour on August 3, 2012, that Sam & Cat, would pair Grande from Victorious and Jennette McCurdy together in a traditional "buddy sitcom" setting as their characters, Cat Valentine and Sam Puckett.[12] The pilot suggests they will be roommates who launch a babysitting business for income. In the following month it was also announced that Victorious's current season (Season 3, which was spilt to a fourth season), will be the last. Grande tweeted stating that she wasn't hoping for it to end and was looking forward to being on both shows. It was announced the third soundtrack will release November 6, 2012 titled as "Victorious 3.0.". The first single is called "LA Boyz" (which was performed by Grande and Victoria Justice) and the music video will be released Thursday, October 18.
Stage and screen credits
- Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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| 2010–present | Victorious | Cat Valentine | Main character |
| 2011 | iCarly ("iParty with Victorious") | Cat Valentine | Special guest star |
| 2011 | Winx Club | Princess Diaspro | Recurring role, voice only |
| 2012 | Figure It Out | Herself | Panelist |
| 2013 | Sam & Cat | Cat Valentine | Lead Role |
- Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Swindle [13] | Amanda | Main character |
- Broadway
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 13 | Charlotte (u/s Patrice) | Original Broadway cast |
- Music video
| Year | Main artist | Song | Notes |
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| 2010 | Victoria Justice | "Freak the Freak Out" | Cameo |
| 2011 | Victoria Justice | "Beggin' on Your Knees" | Cameo |
| 2011 | Greyson Chance | "Unfriend You" | Cameo; main antagonist |
| 2011 | Victoria Justice | "All I Want Is Everything" | Cameo |
| 2012 | Ariana Grande | "Put Your Hearts Up" | Lead role |
| 2012 | Victoria Justice | "Make It In America" | Cameo |
| 2012 | Ariana Grande and Victoria Justice | "L.A. Boyz" | Lead role |
Discography
Singles
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Put Your Hearts Up" | TBA |
| 2012 | "Do You Love Me"[14] | TBA |
Album appearances
| Year | Song | Artist(s) | Album | Appearance |
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| 2011 | "Give It Up" | Victorious cast and Elizabeth Gillies | Victorious (soundtrack) | Lead vocalist |
| "I Want You Back" (Jackson 5 cover) | Victorious cast | Backing vocals, additional vocals | ||
| "Leave It All to Shine" | Victorious cast, iCarly cast, Victoria Justice and Miranda Cosgrove |
Backing vocals, additional vocals | ||
| "You're My Only Shorty" (demo) | Demi Lovato and Iyaz | Unbroken | Demo artist only, not featured in album | |
| 2012 | "5 Fingaz to the Face" | Victorious cast | Victorious 2.0 | Lead vocalist |
| "Don't You (Forget About Me)" | Victorious cast | Backing vocals | ||
| "Take Care"[15] | Leon Thomas III | Metro Hearts | Featured artist | |
| "L.A. Boyz" | Victorious cast | Victorious 3.0 | Lead vocalist |
References
- ^ "Twitter: Ariana Grande (verified account)". February 16, 2011. Retrieved 2011-02-16.
I hope you enjoy it nevertheless, thank you for everything. www.arianagrande.com. xx
- ^ "Twitter: Ariana Grande (verified account)". May 5, 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
@pridelittlered Ariana Grande-Butera, everyone thinks Joan is my middle name but I don't actually have one! What's your middle name luv?
- ^ "Twitter: Ariana Grande (verified account)". February 3, 2012. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
Oh my goodness. Look what I just found!.. This is my school ID from 8th grade. LOL. Had 2 share this with you guys.
- ^ "Ariana Grande – about". arianagrande.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
- ^ "Twitter: Ariana Grande (verified account)". June 26, 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-26.
I was born 17 years ago today. Woooop. :)
- ^ a b Laracy, Noah. "Ariana Grande: A Back Stage Exclusive". Back Stage, May 6, 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
- ^ "Twitter: Ariana Grande (verified account)". February 22, 2011. Retrieved 2011-04-28.
I am Italian American, half Sicilian and half Abruzzese…
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- ^ "Ariana Grande: From Boca To Broadway". Girl2watch.com, May 4, 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
- ^ Grande interview with WPIX TV, April 30, 2009. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
- ^ August Cover: Ariana Grande.
- ^ "Nickelodeon greenlights an 'iCarly' spinoff and other new shows". Retrieved August 12, 2012.
- ^ New 'Nickelodeon' movie, Swindle with Ariana Grande
- ^ http://www.cambio.com/2012/05/15/ariana-grande-talks-lmfao-duet-at-wango-tango/
- ^ http://twitter.com/Leonthomas3/status/208015426125438976
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