Ariana Joan Grande (born June 26, 1993) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. After playing her first Broadway role at age 15, she created the role of Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon sitcom Victorious.
Early life
Grande was born and raised in Boca Raton, Florida. She is of Italian descent, half Sicilian, half Abruzzese.
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. She played the role of Miriam in the first reading of the forthcoming musical Cuba Libre composed by Desmond Child. Grande teaches music and dance to children in South Africa each year as a member of Broadway in South Africa.
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.
Stage and screen credits
Television
Year
Show
Role
Notes
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
Broadway
Year
Show
Role
Notes
2008
13
Charlotte (u/s Patrice)
Original Broadway cast
Music video
Year
Main artist
Song
Notes
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
