Victoria Pierre-Marie is a Russian jazz singer, actress, winner of many prestigious awards and prizes. Recently, the performer has been part of the Pierre-Marie Band musical group.
Childhood and youth Victoria Pierre-Marie
Victoria Pierre-Marie was born on April 17, 1979 in Moscow. She inherited her surname from her dad, a gynecological surgeon, Cameroonian by nationality. Mom Lyudmila Balandina is from the USSR. She was the daughter of a famous artist. Most of Victoria's relatives worked in the medical field. Therefore, the girl was gradually prepared for the fact that she would study at a medical university.
When the girl was 12 years old, a tragedy happened in the family. The fact is that her parents died in a car accident. Victoria was assigned to an orphanage. A little dark-skinned girl had a strong psychological shock.
In the orphanage where Victoria lived, musical talents were developed. It was thanks to music lessons that the girl briefly quenched the pain and distracted herself from negative thoughts.
Victoria Pierre-Marie recalls this period with tears in her eyes. The pupils of the orphanage mocked her. It's all because of the dark skin color and fullness. At first, Victoria "swallowed" resentment, but then she learned to fight back. The penetrating nature of the girl contributed to the fact that she quickly gained authority among her peers.
Victoria soon mastered playing the tuba. Later, the girl became part of the Silver Trumpets brass band. She started as a musician, but later realized that she wanted to realize herself as a singer. Victoria diligently engaged in vocals. Teachers noted that Pierre-Marie has a strong voice. They introduced her to jazz, thereby determining the fate of the girl.
In 1994, the girl became a student at the College of Music. Gnesins. Victoria entered the faculty of pop-jazz vocals. Today, the singer does not get tired of repeating the phrase to novice performers: “Always take the chances that fate gives you. Education is something without which it is impossible to imagine a professional artist.
In the mid-2000s, Pierre-Marie graduated from the faculty of directing show programs and mass spectacles of the University of Culture. Three years later - the Institute of Contemporary Art.
The creative path of Victoria Pierre-Marie
After receiving her diploma, Victoria Pierre-Marie began to participate in various vocal competitions. Since the mid-1990s, the young singer has become part of the Moscow Band under the leadership of Vladimir Lebedev. In 1995, she won the Grand Prix at the Casablanca International Jazz Festival. The victory and recognition at the highest level strengthened the belief in themselves and credibility among celebrities. A year later, she won two medals at the World Championships in the Arts.
Soon the artist received an invitation to collaborate with the Oleg Lundstrem State Chamber Orchestra of Jazz Music. Having gained experience, Victoria created her own offspring, which was called the Pierre-Marie Band.
The team gained popularity after the presentation of the musical "Chicago". Victoria Pierre-Marie played the role of Mama Morton in the musical. On the site, she met many popular stars. Thanks to "useful" acquaintances, Victoria was popular.
After the presentation of the musical "Chicago", no less interesting works followed. Considerable attention should be paid to the productions of "The Phantom of the Night" and the play "Beware of Women". In the latter, Victoria not only played a major role, but was also a producer. By that time, the artist had an impressive professional experience.
In 2005, Victoria Pierre-Marie took part in the musical We Will Rock You. This production was created on the songs of the Queen group. Victoria's talent also appeared on television. Pierre-Marie played in the TV series My Fair Nanny and Don't Be Born Beautiful. Later, the artist starred in such series and films: “Hello, I'm your dad”, “Mata Hari”, “Manager”, “Two fathers and two sons”.
After 6 years, Victoria Pierre-Marie created her own educational institution - the School of Performing Arts. The celebrity tried to gather under the roof of the institution the best teachers who would help the students to reveal their vocal abilities.
Personal life of Victoria Pierre-Marie
Although Victoria Pierre-Marie is a public person, she does not seek to share information about her personal life. But still, from time to time, photos with her beloved Andrei Vasilenko appear on her social networks. The man has not yet become the official husband of a celebrity. Nevertheless, journalists do not hesitate to clarify the issue of planning a wedding and children.
The singer does not have a typical appearance, as for a public person. Victoria Pierre-Marie is a plump woman. She says that she did not succumb to trends only for the reason that she feels comfortable. The singer does not deny that if she needs to lose weight, she will make the necessary efforts.
Victoria was a participant in the popular show "Fashion Sentence", where the stylists did a little work on her image. Fans saw Pierre-Marie as a classic yet stylish jazz singer.
The celebrity has repeatedly been a member of popular television projects. In 2015, the artist became a member of the project "I'm losing weight" on the NTV channel. She wanted to get rid of excess weight, because of which it was impossible to think about pregnancy.
Pierre-Marie kept a sparing diet, in which you could even eat a few slices of dark chocolate. The singer managed to lose some weight. With a height of 182 cm, she weighs 95 kg. However, after losing weight, Victoria noted that it was more comfortable for her to be in her usual weight.
Interesting facts about Victoria Pierre-Marie
- At the beginning of her career, Victoria sang backing vocals with Vladimir Presnyakov, Sergey Penkin and Alexander Ivanov.
- Victoria is the owner of the Order of the Cavalier of Arts for her contribution to the development of the culture of the Russian Federation.
- Pierre-Marie is often confused with Cornelia Mango.
Singer Victoria Pierre-Marie today
In 2019, Victoria Pierre-Marie was invited to the Let Them Talk program, which was dedicated to the Russian actress Anastasia Zavorotnyuk. The singer wished the actress recovery, and relatives - patience.
The singer is trying her hand at the fashion industry. Victoria works as a designer and model. She is a partner of the Eva Collection Fashion House and shows the brand's clothes on the catwalk every season.
2020 has slightly disrupted Victoria's plans. But still she appeared on stage and plays in musicals. Pierre-Marie was also busy in the creation of the show "Come on, all together" on the channel "Russia-1" as one of the 100 representatives of the jury.
