Ariana Grande-Butera, born on June 26th, 1993, Boca Raton, Florida, U.S, is a singer, songwriter, and actress. A multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning recording artist, she's known for her wide vocal range, which critics have often compared to Mariah Carey's. Ariana began her career in 2008 in the Broadway musical, 13, becoming well-known for her role as Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon TV series, Victorious (2010-2013), followed by its spin-off, Sam and Cat (2013-2014).