Zia Victoria
{{Short description|American songwriter and musician}}
{{Infobox musical artist
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| alt = Zia Victoria lying on the grass
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2005|04|18}}
| origin = New York, New York, USA
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| occupation = Singer-songwriter
| instrument = Vocals
| years_active = 2016 – present
| label = Warner Chappell Music
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{{Orphan|date=December 2023}}
Zia Victoria (born 2005) is an American songwriter and musician from New York City.{{Cite web |title=Meet the rising young star who has captured audiences since touring with Seal |url=https://www.nbclosangeles.com/california-live/meet-the-rising-young-star-who-has-captured-audiences-since-touring-with-seal/3268599/ |access-date=2023-12-08 |website=NBC Los Angeles |language=en-US}} She signed with Warner Chappell Music at the age of 16 and wrote the anthem for Novak Djokovic Foundation at age 11.
Career
Zia Victoria was born on April 18, 2005.{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/ziavictoria/reel/CrKc6QDuTJT/ |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=www.instagram.com}} At age 11, Zia Victoria performed on The Today Show, where she sang her original song, "Taking Flight."{{Cite web |title=Zia Victoria, 11, packs big music talent in pint-size frame |url=https://www.today.com/video/zia-victoria-11-packs-big-music-talent-in-pint-size-frame-689766979508 |access-date=2023-12-06 |website=TODAY.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Zia Victoria, 11, packs big music talent in pint-size frame |url=https://www.today.com/video/zia-victoria-11-packs-big-music-talent-in-pint-size-frame-689766979508 |access-date=2023-12-06 |website=NBC News |language=en}} In 2016, she wrote the Novak Djokovic Foundation Anthem, an original song titled, “Do It For Someone Else.”{{Cite web |last=Shahi |first=S. |date=2023-06-10 |title="Proud of you" - Novak Djokovic shows support as young singer, who wrote his anthem aged 10, makes it big |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-proud-you-novak-djokovic-shows-support-young-singer-wrote-anthem-aged-10-makes-big |access-date=2023-12-06 |website=www.sportskeeda.com |language=en-us}}{{Cite web |date=2019-12-31 |title=The Heart Touching Story Behind Novak Djokovic Foundation's Anthem |url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/the-heart-touching-story-behind-novak-djokovic-foundations-anthem-tennis |access-date=2023-12-06 |website=EssentiallySports}}
In 2021, at the age of 16, she signed with Warner Chappell Music.{{Cite web |title=Zia Victoria |url=https://www.teamwass.com/music/zia-victoria/ |access-date=2023-12-06 |website=Wasserman |language=en-US}}
Zia graduated from the Los Angeles Academy for Artists & Music Production (LAAMP), a collaborative music program for artists, producers, and songwriters, co-founded by the production collective Stargate, known for working with the most influential artists of our time (Beyoncé, Cold Play, Jennifer Hudson, Katy Perry, Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Selena Gomez and more).{{Cite web |last=Fuller |first=Eric |title=Rising Pop Star Zia Victoria Reaches For The Brass Ring |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericfuller/2023/11/06/rising-pop-star-zia-victoria-reaches-for-the-brass-ring/ |access-date=2023-12-06 |website=Forbes |language=en}}
While attending LAAMP, she worked on her debut EP, "05 BABY" with Stargate. During these sessions, Zia co-wrote and co-produced 16 songs, including her first single, "Everybody’s Gonna Die!".{{Cite web |title=Zia Victoria performs 'High School Wake' live on TODAY |url=https://www.today.com/video/zia-victoria-performs-high-school-wake-live-on-today-196371013820 |access-date=2023-12-06 |website=TODAY.com |language=en}} Her works are featured on Spotify playlists like New Music Friday and Fresh Finds.{{Cite web |last=Pearis |first=Bill |date=2023-05-26 |title=Seal played Beacon Theatre with Trevor Horn & The Buggles (pics, review, setlist) |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/seal-played-beacon-theatre-with-trevor-horn-the-buggles-pics-review-setlist/ |access-date=2023-12-08 |website=BrooklynVegan |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2023-05-25 |title=Seal enthralls at Beacon Theatre in New York City |url=https://www.radiocremebrulee.com/reviews/seal-enthralls-at-beacon-theatre-in-new-york-city/ |access-date=2023-12-08 |language=en-US}}
In 2022, at age 17, Zia Victoria's cover of Seal’s song "Crazy" caught his attention, and Seal asked Zia to join him on stage for his 2023 summer shows in New York City and Los Angeles.{{Cite web |last=julianruizgarrido |date=2023-05-28 |title=♫ ESPECTACULAR SHOW DE SEAL Y TREVOR HORN EN NUEVA YORK {{!}} PyD |url=https://www.plasticosydecibelios.com/espectacular-show-de-seal-y-trevor-horn-en-nueva-york/ |access-date=2023-12-08 |website=www.plasticosydecibelios.com |language=es}}{{Cite web |date=2023-08-16 |title=Seal shares special career update alongside beaming photos |url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/500394/heidi-klum-ex-seal-causes-stir-joined-by-special-someone-beaming-photos/ |access-date=2023-12-06 |website=HELLO! |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-10 |title=Seal: KCRW Guest DJ set {{!}} Morning Becomes Eclectic |url=https://www.kcrw.com/music/shows/morning-becomes-eclectic/seal-trevor-horn-anniversary-playlist-dj-set-tour-interview |access-date=2023-12-08 |website=KCRW |language=en}} In 2023, at age 18, Zia Victoria joined Seal as the opening act for his fall 2023 Europe tour including performances across the UK and Paris.{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Radar |date=2023-08-21 |title=HOT PHOTOS!- Woody Harrelson Plays at Reserve Padel's Summer Exhibition Party with Casamigos in LA; Haley Lu Richardson Attends the 2nd Annual Soho House Awards in Brooklyn |url=https://radaronline.com/p/hot-photos-august-september-summer-2023/ |access-date=2023-12-06 |website=RadarOnline |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Phang |first=Jennifer |date=2023-09-18 |title=Hottest Celebrity Pics This Week Of Sept. 18 – Sept. 24: Emma Roberts & More |url=https://hollywoodlife.com/pics/hottest-celebrity-pics-this-week-of-sept-18-sept-24-emma-roberts-more/ |access-date=2023-12-06 |website=Hollywood Life |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2023-09-22 |title=Farm-to-Fork Festival singer Zia Victoria performs in KCRA 3 studio |url=https://news.yahoo.com/farm-fork-festival-singer-zia-200023584.html |access-date=2023-12-06 |website=Yahoo News |language=en-US}}
Philanthropy
Also, Zia Victoria supports the nonprofit organization Youth Performance Institute (YPI), which provides mentorship and development opportunities for young people from various backgrounds.{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Radar |date=2023-10-03 |title=HOT PHOTOS!- Mariah Carey performs at 'Carbone Beach' Pop Up Event in Qatar, Leo Messi launches New Messi Kids Menu with Hard Rock International |url=https://radaronline.com/p/hot-photos-radar-online-fall-september-2023/ |access-date=2023-12-06 |website=RadarOnline |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=OK! |date=2023-10-17 |title=HOT PICS! - Cardi B Parties With Husband Offset at LIV Miami; Shaq Debuts 'Shaq's Fantasy Lab' in Las Vegas |url=https://okmagazine.com/p/ok-celeb-photos-see-what-all-your-favorite-celebs-are-up-to/ |access-date=2023-12-06 |website=OK Magazine |language=en-US}}
In 2023, Zia Victoria released her rendition of one of Joni Mitchell's most acclaimed songs, ‘River,’ with a percentage of sales benefiting Jewel’s #NotAloneChallenge, a social media campaign which reminds people they're not alone and provides free mental health tools.{{Cite web |title=How to Join the #NotAloneChallenge |url=https://www.inspiringchildren.org/notalone-challenge |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=Inspiring Children Foundation |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Grant |first=Shawn |date=2023-12-12 |title=Zia Victoria Releases "River" Cover, Supports Jewel's #NotAloneChallenge - The Source |url=https://thesource.com/2023/12/12/zia-victoria-releases-river-cover-supports-jewels-notalonechallenge/,%20https://thesource.com/2023/12/12/zia-victoria-releases-river-cover-supports-jewels-notalonechallenge/ |access-date=2023-12-20 |language=en-US}}
== Personal life ==
On Valentine's Day 2025, Zia revealed in a joint Instagram post that she is dating former Why Don't We member and current solo artist Jonah Marais.