Priscilla (Brazilian singer)
Priscilla | |
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| Birth name | Priscilla Florencio |
| Born | April 9, 1990 Belo Horizonte, Brazil |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
Priscilla Florencio (born April 9, 1990) is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and dancer. She made her US debut in 2013 with the video premiere of her first single "See U On The Dance Floor".[1] The video was choreographed by Dionne “Loca De Jamaica” Renee, a dancer and choreographer whose credits include working with artists Shakira, Usher, and Nicki Minaj.[2]
In March 2014, Priscilla released her second single "California."[3] In May of the same year during the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Priscilla released her third single "Vai(Go!)".[4] In 2016, Priscilla was discovered by Brazilian music producer Dj Batutinha who then introduced Priscilla to music manager Kamilla Fialho, CEO of K2L Entertainment. K2L Entertainment was the management firm behind Brazilian music stars Anitta (singer) and Lexa (singer).[5] Priscilla signed with K2L in April 2016.
Early life[edit]
Born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Priscilla discovered her passion for performing at the age of six. She began to showcase her talent in her local community and won a local dance competition in which she was the youngest competitor. She became a regular at Brazilian theatre Teatro Marilia, and moved on to make several appearances on various Brazilian television shows. At the age of 17, Priscilla moved to Portugal where she attended college and earned her Master's degree in Psychology. After graduating college, Priscilla relocated to Los Angeles, California to pursue her music career in early 2014.[2]
Other ventures[edit]
Philanthropy
While in college she developed a passion for animal rights and spent much of her spare time rescuing animals and has since become an advocate for PETA, an American animal rights organization based in Norfolk, Virginia.
In the Media[edit]
In December 2013, Extra (TV program) debuted Priscilla's first music video and first single "See U on The Dance Floor," making her the first Brazilian singer to be featured on the show.[1]
Priscilla was featured in the June 2014 issue of Chulo Magazine, where she was dubbed a "Brazilian Pop Sensation." The article also stated that Priscilla was the first singer to appear on the publication's cover.[6]
In October 2014, Priscilla was interviewed by Rede Globo, a Brazilian television network, and during the interview, the reporter compared her to Britney Spears.
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Priscilla Makes US Debut with 'See U on the Dance Floor'". Extra. 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
- ^ a b "Priscilla - Born To Shine". Splash Magazine. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
- ^ "Cantora brasileira Priscilla lança novo single, "California"". Vagalume. 2014-03-25. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- ^ "Cantora brasileira Priscilla divulga clipe de "VAI (GO!)"". Vagalume. 2014-05-26. Retrieved 2013-05-27.
- ^ "Priscilla e Bárbara Dias são as novas apostas da K2L de Kamilla Fialho". SitePopBrasil. 2015-04-05. Retrieved 2015-04-05.
- ^ "The June 2014 Issue is Out Now!". Chulo Magazine. 2014-06-27. Retrieved 2023-04-14.