Priscilla (Brazilian singer)
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| Birth name | Priscilla Florencio |
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April 9, 1990 Belo Horizonte, Brazil |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
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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 who has worked with such artists as 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]
Early life
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 Masters degree in Psychology. After graduating college, Priscilla relocated to Los Angeles, California to pursue her music career in early 2014.[2]
Other ventures
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
Entertainment news page, Extra (TV program), Debuted Priscilla's First Music Video and First Single "See U on The Dance Floor" making Priscilla the First Ever Brazilian Singer to get featured In their News.[1]
North American Magazine, Chulo Magazine, invited Priscilla to appear on the cover of the June 2014 issue of the publication, calling her a "Brazilian Pop Sensation." Priscilla was also the first singer to appear on the cover of the publication.[5]
Brazilian Television Network Rede Globo interviewed Priscilla in Los Angeles. In the Interview Priscilla was compared to the American Singer Britney Spears and was referred by the reporter as a promise of Success in the U.S Music Industry.[6]
References
- 1 2 "Priscilla Makes US Debut with 'See U on the Dance Floor'". Extra. 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
- 1 2 "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 has a special message for you". Chulo Magazine. 2013-06-17. Retrieved 2013-06-20.
- ↑ "Priscilla has a special message for you". Planeta Brasil' mostra brasileiros em destaque nos EUA. 2014-10-02. Retrieved 2014-10-02.