Ariana Joan Grande(born June 26, 1993) is an American actress and singer. She currently plays the role of Cat Valentine in the American sitcom Victorious.

Early Life:
Grande was born and raised in Boca Raton, Florida. She is of Italian descent, half Sicilian, half Abruzzese. Her older brother is actor-producer Frankie Grande. She studies voice with Eric Vetro. As a child, Grande began performing at Boca Raton’s former Little Palm Theatre for Young People. A few years later, she started to perform in Fort Lauderdale Children's Theater (FLCT).

Career:
In 2008, Grande played the role of Charlotte...