Victoria Justice launched her professional acting career in 2003 with a guest role on the television series Gilmore Girls. Her transition to the entertainment industry moved her from her birthplace of Hollywood to a long-standing presence on the Nickelodeon network, where she secured recurring roles in successful programs throughout the mid-2000s and into the following decade.
Early Career and Television Breakthroughs
After her initial appearance on Gilmore Girls, Justice secured a role on the Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. By 2005, she transitioned to a primary role in the Nickelodeon series Zoey 101, portraying Lola Martinez. Her work in this series lasted until 2008. During this period, she also appeared in the Hallmark Channel film Silver Bells and the 2006 thriller film The Garden. Her visibility on Nickelodeon expanded when she starred in the 2009 musical film Spectacular!.
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In 2010, Justice began her lead role as Tori Vega in the sitcom Victorious. The pilot episode attracted 5.7 million viewers, marking a significant debut for the network. Throughout the show's run, which concluded in 2013, she recorded numerous songs for the series soundtracks. She also branched into horror-comedy with the 2010 television film The Boy Who Cried Werewolf, which reached an audience of 5.8 million viewers during its premiere.
Music Industry and Later Filmography
Justice ventured into a solo music career, signing with Columbia Records and releasing the single Gold in 2013. Following her departure from the label, she focused on television and film projects, including the 2015 MTV thriller series Eye Candy. Her filmography includes roles in Fun Size, Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List, The Outcasts, Trust, Afterlife of the Party, A Perfect Pairing, and the 2023 film The Tutor. She returned to music in 2020 with the release of the single Treat Myself.
Fast facts
- Born: 1993, Hollywood
- Citizenship: United States
- Education: Cleveland High School
- Notable TV Roles: Zoey 101, Victorious, Eye Candy
- Music Debut: Gold (2013)
- 2006 Award: Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series
- 2011 Award: NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Series
- Occupations: Actor, singer, dancer, voice actor
Questions readers ask
What was Victoria Justice's first major television role?
She gained prominence as Lola Martinez on the Nickelodeon comedy drama series Zoey 101.
Did Victoria Justice release music outside of her television projects?
Yes, she launched a solo career with Columbia Records, releasing the single Gold in 2013.
Achievements
- Notable work: Victorious
- Notable work: Zoey 101
- Notable work: The Boy Who Cried Werewolf
- Notable work: iCarly
- Worked as actor, singer and voice actor
