Ariana Grande (born Ariana Grande-Butera in Boca Raton, Florida on June 26, 1993) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She is best known for her role as Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s Victorious. Her career was sparked in 2008 by her role as Charlotte in the original Broadway cast of 13. Her pop music career was set off by Victorious, and she was signed to the Universal Republic Record label. In 2012, her first single “Put Your Hearts Up” gained great attention, debuting at number 25 on the pop charts. She has lent her voice to the music videos and recordings of Demi Lovato, Greyson Chance, and Victoria Justice. Ariana continued her role as Cat Valentine alongside iCarly‘s Jennette McCurdy in their upcoming spin-off show, Sam & Cat on Nickelodeon. Her debut album, Yours Truly, was released in Aug. 2013.
