:Priscilla (singer, born 1990)
{{short description|Brazilian singer, songwriter and dancer (Brazilian Singer)}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Priscilla
| image =
| birth_name = Priscilla Florencio
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|04|09}}
| birth_place = Belo Horizonte, Brazil
| genre = {{flat list|
}}
| occupation = {{flat list|
- Singer
- songwriter
- dancer
}}
| 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".{{cite news
| title = Priscilla Makes US Debut with 'See U on the Dance Floor'
| publisher = Extra
| date= 2013-12-17
| url = http://www.extratv.com/2013/12/17/priscilla-makes-us-debut-with-see-u-on-the-dance-floor/
| accessdate = 2013-12-31}}
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.{{cite news
| title = Priscilla - Born To Shine
| publisher = Splash Magazine
| date=
| url = http://www.lasplash.com/publish/Music_107/priscilla.php
| accessdate = 2013-12-31}}
In March 2014, Priscilla released her second single "California."{{cite news
| title = Cantora brasileira Priscilla lança novo single, "California"
| publisher = Vagalume
| date= 2014-03-25
| url = http://www.vagalume.com.br/news/2014/03/25/cantora-brasileira-priscilla-lanca-novo-single-california.html
| accessdate = 2013-03-26}}
In May of the same year during the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Priscilla released her third single "Vai(Go!)".{{cite news
| title =Cantora brasileira Priscilla divulga clipe de "VAI (GO!)"
| publisher = Vagalume
| date= 2014-05-26
| url = http://www.vagalume.com.br/news/2014/05/26/cantora-brasileira-priscilla-divulga-clipe-de-vai-go.html
| accessdate = 2013-05-27}}
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).{{cite news
| title =Priscilla e Bárbara Dias são as novas apostas da K2L de Kamilla Fialho
| publisher = SitePopBrasil
| date= 2015-04-05
| url = http://www.sitepopbrasil.com.br/2016/04/priscilla-e-barbara-dias-sao-as-novas.html
| accessdate = 2015-04-05}} Priscilla signed with K2L in April 2016.
She began releasing music independently before signing with Warner Music Brazil in 2020. In 2022, she joined Virgin Music Brasil, a division of Universal Music Group, under which she released singles including "Molhadinha" featuring MC Niack and "Sumidinha".{{cite web |title=Priscilla lança “Molhadinha” em parceria com Niack |url=https://www.universalmusic.com.br/2023/02/24/virgin-trazendo-a-batida-do-verao-priscilla-lanca-em-parceria-com-niack-o-single-molhadinha/ |website=Universal Music Brasil |date=24 February 2023 |access-date=6 May 2025}}{{cite web |title=Priscilla apresenta o single e clipe de “Sumidinha” |url=https://www.universalmusic.com.br/2023/06/09/virgin-a-cantora-e-compositora-priscilla-apresenta-o-single-e-clipe-de-sumidinha/ |website=Universal Music Brasil |date=9 June 2023 |access-date=6 May 2025}}{{cite web |title=Priscilla lança “Para ou Não Para” com clipe gravado em Los Angeles |url=https://www.sofamosos.com.br/cantora-priscilla-lanca-o-novo-single-para-ou-nao-para-pela-warner-music-brasil/ |website=SoFamosos |date=1 July 2020 |access-date=6 May 2025}}
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 Master's degree in Psychology. After graduating from college, Priscilla moved to Los Angeles, California in 2014 to pursue her music career.
In the media
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.
Priscilla was featured in the June 2014 issue of Chulo Magazine, where she was described as a "Brazilian Pop Sensation." The article stated that Priscilla was the first singer to appear on the publication's cover.{{cite news
| title = The June 2014 Issue is Out Now!
| publisher = Chulo Magazine
| date= 2014-06-27
| url = https://chulomagazine.com/news/cm-june-2014/
| accessdate = 2023-04-14}}
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Category:Musicians from Belo Horizonte
Category:Brazilian female dancers
Category:Brazilian pop singers
Category:21st-century Brazilian singer-songwriters