Victoria Justice

Victoria Justice For the justice department of the state of Victoria, see Department of Justice (Victoria). Victoria Dawn Justice (born February 19, 1993)[1] is an American actress and singer. She debuted as an actress at the age of ten and has since appeared in several films and television series including the Nickelodeon series Zoey 101 and Victorious. She has made appearances in several theatrical releases, including Unknown as well as the 2006 thriller The Garden. She has appeared in several Nickelodeon series, including True Jackson, VP, The Troop, The Penguins of Madagascar and iCarly. In 2015, she starred in the lead role in the MTV series, Eye Candy. Aside from acting, Justice is involved in her musical career. She has performed several songs for the soundtrack to the Nickelodeon musical Spectacular!, in which she starred. She has recorded a number of songs for the Vic- torious series. 1 Early life Justice was born in Hollywood, Florida, to Serene and Zack Justice.[2] She has a younger sister named Madison.[3] Justice’s father is of English, German, and Irish descent, and her mother is of Puerto Rican origin.[4] She and her family relocated to Hollywood, California, in 2003.[5] In 2005, she auditioned and was accepted into the musical theatre program at Los Angeles’ Millikan Per- forming Arts Academy.[6] Justice has done commercials for companies such as Ralph Lauren, Gap and Guess. She appeared in national commercials for Mervyn’s, Peanut Butter Toast Crunch and Ovaltine.[7] Justice in 2008 2 Career Rebecca. Later, Justice was awarded a role in the 2005 2.1 2003–2009: Zoey 101 drama-thriller Mary. Justice portrayed the role of Stella, a young girl who begins seeing visions of Mary Magda- Justice began her acting career when she was 10 years old, lene.[9] The film debuted at 2005 Venice Film Festival, when she made a guest appearance on the Gilmore Girls before being showed at several other Festivals, including episode “The Hobbit, the Sofa and Digger Stiles”. Justice the 2005 Toronto Film Festival, Deauville Film Festival portrayed Jill No. 2 in a walk-on role.[8] After her appear- and the San Sebastián International Film Festival. Dur- ance in the series, her family moved to Los Angeles, when ing the same year, Justice was awarded a main role in Justice stated she wanted a career in acting. The follow- the Nickelodeon series Zoey 101 as Lola Martinez, a new ing year, Justice guest starred on the second episode of student who is also an aspiring actress.[10][11] When she the Disney channel series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, found out she had earned the role, she said, “I was ex- in which she played a young pageant contestant named tremely happy; I was bouncing up and down and scream- 1 2 2 CAREER ing. That was a really great moment.”[12] The season two episode that introduced Justice’s character debuted on September 11, 2005. Justice also had roles in two other films that year. She had a cameo appearance in the R- rated film When Do We Eat?, as well as earning the role of Rose in the Hallmark television film Silver Bells, the following of which has become a Hallmark Hall of Fame film. In 2006, while filming episodes for Zoey 101, Justice made a guest appearance on an episode of the series Everwood, in the episode “Enjoy the Ride”. Justice made Justice singing in 2011 her theatrical film debut that year, when she was given a cameo role in the film Unknown. The film was a financial failure, and received mixed reviews from critics. Also in on three seasons of Zoey 101. And, after that, Dan found 2006, Justice played the supporting role of Holly in the out that I could also sing and dance as well as act, so he thriller film The Garden. The film was met with negative thought it would be really cool to create a show for me [13] reviews from critics. Justice focused on seasons three on Nickelodeon, called Victorious.”[23] The pilot for the and four of Zoey 101 in 2007 and 2008. Those were the show, which was presented as a special for the series, de- years when it was coming to a close. Justice released buted on March 27, 2010, and received 5.7 million views, a promotional single midway through 2007, while she making it the second-highest rated premiere for a live- was still filming Zoey 101. The song was a cover of the action Nickelodeon series.[24] The original broadcast of [14] Vanessa Carlton song, "A Thousand Miles". May 2, this episode, which took place right after the 2010 Kids’ 2008, saw the airing of the final episode of the series. In Choice Awards, was an extended cut; all subsequent air- 2009, she announced plans to guest star on an episode of ings had various scenes and lines removed to conform to Nickelodeon’s series The Naked Brothers Band. The TV its time-slot. special, titled Valentine Dream Date featured Justice por- traying herself.[15] Justice made no plans of going back into the recording studio until 2009, when she starred in the Nickelodeon musical, Spectacular!. Justice’s character performs three songs during film. Justice starred alongside Nolan Funk and Simon Curtis in the musical film, which aired on Nickelodeon on February 16, 2009.[16][17] The film has become one of Nickelodeon’s most popular movies, attracting an audience 3.7 million viewers on its premiere night.[18] The film received a generally positive review from several critics, holding a 76% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes as of 2011.[19] After the success of The Naked Brothers Band special in which Justice guest starred she appeared in another episode, "The Premiere", on April 11, 2009. She later appeared episodes of iCarly,[20] True Jackson, VP, and The Troop, and on the game show BrainSurge. Justice announced in 2009 that she would be working on a thriller film, set for theatrical release. It was later announced the film would feature Dylan Sprouse and Cole Sprouse.[21] Unlike initial plans of a theatrical release, the film had a limited preview release on December 12, 2009, and was returned to post production. Despite this, the film’s worldwide release was canceled.[22] 2.2 2010–2013: Victorious Justice confirmed that she would be receiving her own musical show on Nickelodeon called Victorious, explain- ing the show’s genesis thus: “I was on Zoey 101. When I Justice on November 11, 2012 was 12, Dan Schneider cast me as a new character, Lola Martinez. From there, I worked with him for three years, Justice returned to the recording studio to record mu- 3 sic for the series in 2010. She recorded the series first ing countries.[37] featured song, which also serves as the theme song, titled "Make It Shine". Several other songs have been featured in the series, including “You're the Reason”, "Beggin' on Your Knees" and "Best Friend’s Brother". Justice performed her third official single, "Freak the 3 Philanthropy Freak Out", during the Victorious special episode of the same name.[25] Justice later guest-starred on the animated series The Penguins of Madagascar, voicing the charac- Justice has taken part in several charity events. She has ter of Stacy in the episode “Badger Pride”. Justice starred supported charities such as the United Nations Founda- in the 2010 Nickelodeon television movie The Boy Who tion, which benefits numerous causes such as AIDS, Chil- Cried Werewolf, playing Jordan Sands, a girl who is trans- dren, Environment, Health, Human Rights and Peace.[38] formed into a werewolf following her move to a creepy On September 30, 2010, Justice announced she would manor.[26] The film was a major success for the network, be joining the Charity Campaign Girl Up. When asked drawing in 5.8 million viewers for the premiere.[27] The about joining, she stated “I’m so excited to become a film received generally positive reviews from critics. The Champion for Girl Up and to help make a difference for film currently holds a 69% approval rate on Rotten Toma- girls who aren’t given the same opportunities that most toes based on 24 reviews.[28] In 2011, the cast of iCarly, of us take for granted. I know that there are plenty of along with the cast of Victorious starred in a crossover girls throughout the country who are just like me—ready episode, titled iParty with Victorious. This marked the and motivated to stand up for the rights and well-being second time Justice has guest starred for iCarly, first as of girls in the developing world. I am confident that, to- Shelby Marx. Victorious ended on February 2, 2013 due gether, we will rise to the challenge.” Justice joined Girl to reaching its 60-episode limit, therefore not having a Up on September 30, 2010, for the campaign’s official proper ending.[23] launch in New York City and will go on to support the In a 2010 interview with the Associated Press, she stated “Unite for Girls” tour, which travels to cities across the that she is recording an album but would take her time U.S. to activate and engage teens from coast to coast. She with the process, rather than rush it, and write the songs will have the chance to visit Girl Up-supported programs on the album. But, she is very excited waiting for it.[29] in developing countries to observe first-hand the impact [39] Justice released onto iTunes a song from Victorious called they can have on girls and communities.

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