Daniela Avanzini | |
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Born | Daniela Andrea Avanzini Llorente July 1, 2004 |
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Years active | 2011–present |
Musical career | |
Genres | Pop |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2024–present |
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Member of | Katseye |
Daniela Andrea Avanzini Llorente (born July 1, 2004), known mononymously as Daniela, is an American singer and dancer. She began her career as a professional dancer, and was a top 10 finalist in season 13 of the dance competition series So You Think You Can Dance . As a singer, she debuted as a member of the girl group Katseye, formed through the 2023 reality show Dream Academy created by Hybe and Geffen Records.
Daniela Andrea Avanzini Llorente was born on July 1, 2004, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Ana Llorente, originally from Cuba, and Rafael Avanzini, originally from Venezuela. [1] With both parents being professional Latin ballroom dancers and dancesport instructors, she was exposed to music and dance at a young age, learning dancesport when she was three years old. [1] Notably, her mother was the first Cuban to win a world ballroom championship. [2] [3] Avanzini later moved to Los Angeles, California, in her youth to pursue her dance career. She is fluent in English and Spanish. [3]
Avanzini's dance career began with local competitions in Atlanta, but she soon took to international stages. In 2011, at seven years old, she was a 2nd place grand finalist at the international competition Super Kids Europe. [4] In 2013, she made it to the Vegas Rounds of the eighth season of America's Got Talent alongside her partner Yasha Jeltuhin as a samba dancer. [5] She also participated in So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation, where she was the first contestant eliminated, placing 10th. [6] [7] [8]
Beyond dance competitions, Avanzini appeared on The Queen Latifah Show alongside Jeltuhin, as part of an "America's Most Talented Kids" segment. [9] [4] She has also worked as a model and actress in commercials, including for Haverty's Furniture at seven years old. [10] In 2021, Avanzini appeared in the independent film Georgia Sky, where she portrayed a young dancer. [11] [ better source needed ]
As a young dancer, she also explored herself through music. At age 11, she began uploading videos of herself singing and playing the ukulele to social media. [1]
In 2020, Avanzini appeared in the episode titled "Capital District Pipe, Chef Quani, Daniela Avanzini" as a dance guest in the latest revival of the American children's television series Wonderama , performing an original choreography with salsa, hip-hop, acrobatic and jazz elements. [12] [ better source needed ] In 2021, she appeared in MattyBRaps' music video for the song "Dramatic". [4]
In 2021, Avanzini entered the Hybe and Geffen Records' global audition The Debut: Dream Academy , a competition reality show aimed at creating a "global girl group". [13] [14] Her submission stood out for her singing and dancing skills, leading to her selection as one of the 20 contestants. She eventually placed third, which secured her spot in the resultant group Katseye, also making her the first artist of Latin American descendance to sign under Hybe. [15] [16] [17]
As a contestant of Dream Academy , Avanzini participated in the promotional release of the contestants' shared songs for competition. It was performed on November 17, 2024, and released to streaming platforms on August 21, 2024. [18]
As (artist) | Title | Released | Track | Type |
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The Debut: Dream Academy | The Debut: Dream Academy - Live Finale | August 21, 2024 | "Girls Don't Like" | Promotional release |
"All The Same" |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2013 | America's Got Talent season 8 | Contestant | with Yasha Jeltuhin | [5] |
2016 | So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation | with Jonathan Platero | [6] |
Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
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2023 | Dream Academy | Contestant | YouTube | [13] |
2024 | "Pop Star Academy: Katseye" | Herself | Netflix | [18] |
Year | Title | Artist(s) | Ref. |
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2021 | "Dramatic" | MattyBRaps | [4] |