Daniela Avanzini
Daniela Avanzini | |
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Avanzini in September 2024 | |
| 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 |
| Labels | |
| Member of | Katseye |
Daniela Andrea Avanzini Llorente (born July 1, 2004), known mononymously as Daniela and also as Daniela Avanzini, 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.
Early life
Daniela Avanzini was born on July 1, 2004, in Atlanta, Georgia to Ana Llorente, originally from Havana, Cuba, and Rafael Avanzini, originally from Venezuela. The two then moved to the United States at an early age.[1] With both parents being professional Latin ballroom dancers and dancesport instructors, she was exposed to music and dance at a young age through them, learning dancesport when she was 3 years old.[1] She later moved to Los Angeles in her youth in order to pursue her dance career. She is of Venezuelan, Cuban and Spanish heritage. Avanzini is fluent in English and Spanish and has some understanding of Italian.
Career
2011–2015: Competitive dancing, America's Got Talent, Queen Latifah Show, and So You Think You Can Dance
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.[2] 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.[3] She also participated in So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation, where she was the first contestant eliminated, placing 10th.[4][5][6]
Beyond dance competitions, Avanzini appeared on The Queen Latifah Show alongside Jeltuhin, as part of an "America's Most Talented Kids" segment.[7][2] She has also worked as a model and actress in commercials, including for Haverty's Furniture at seven years old.[8] In 2021, Avanzini appeared in the independent film Georgia Sky, where she portrayed a young dancer.[9]
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]
2016–2021: Professional dancing, "Dramatic", Wonderama
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.[10] In 2021, she appeared in MattyBRaps' music video for the song "Dramatic".[2]
2021–present: Dream Academy and debut with Katseye
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".[11][12] 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 Latin American descendant artist to sign under Hybe.[13][14][15]
The group's debut single, "Debut", was released on June 28, 2024, and was subsequently included in their first extended play (EP), SIS (Soft Is Strong).[16]
The group's second EP, Beautiful Chaos, released on June 27, 2025.[17]
Discography
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Debut: Dream Academy | The Debut: Dream Academy - Live Finale | August 21, 2024 | "Girls Don't Like" | Promotional release |
| "All The Same" |
Filmography
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | America's Got Talent season 8 | Contestant | with Yasha Jeltuhin | [3] |
| 2016 | So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation | with Jonathan Platero | [4] |
Reality shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dream Academy | Contestant | YouTube | [11] |
| 2024 | "Pop Star Academy: Katseye" | Herself | Netflix | [18] |
Music video appearances
| Year | Title | Artist(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | "Dramatic" | MattyBRaps | [2] |
References
- ^ a b c Adeaga, Favour (December 12, 2024). "Who is Daniela Avanzini? Facts you did not know about the KATSEYE star". Briefly.co.za. Archived from the original on December 12, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Wickes, Hanna (October 4, 2024). "Who Is Daniela Avanzini? Meet the Talented KATSEYE Member: Age, Nationality, More". J-14. Archived from the original on October 4, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ a b Agate, Samantha (April 6, 2021). "Tiny Dancing Duo's Routine Leaves The 'AGT' Judges Speechless". Talentrecap.com. Archived from the original on January 18, 2025. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ a b Feller, Alison (July 18, 2016). ""SYTYCD: The Next Generation Season 13 Recap: The Eliminations Begin"". Dance Spirit. Archived from the original on February 16, 2017. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ Connolly, Kelly (July 19, 2016). "So You Think You Can Dance recap: 'The Next Generation:' Top 10 Perform + Elimination". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ Petralia, Christine (July 18, 2016). "So You Think You Can Dance Recap: The Top 10 Dance and One is Eliminated". BuddyTV. Archived from the original on January 18, 2025. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ Yasha & Daniela Do the Cha-Cha on The Queen Latifah Show. Queen Latifah. November 8, 2013. Retrieved January 9, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ Daniela Avanzini TV Comercial for Havertys at 7 years old. Ana Llorente Dance. August 9, 2013. Retrieved January 9, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Georgia Sky (Short) - Full cast & crew - IMDb". IMDB. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ Daniela Avanzini. Solo Dance- Wonderama TV (Age 14) Co-Choreographed with her mother Ana LLorente. Ana Llorente Dance. December 15, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b Aniftos, Rania (August 28, 2023). "Meet the 20 Finalists for HYBE x Geffen 'Dream Academy' Global Girl Group Contest". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ Neira, Daniel (August 31, 2023). "The Debut: Dream Academy – Meet the Latina contestants from Chile, Cuba, Argentina and more". ¡Hola!. Archived from the original on January 23, 2025. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ Zee, Michaela (November 18, 2023). "Hybe, Geffen Records Unveil New Girl Group Katseye". Variety. Archived from the original on December 2, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Wickes, Hanna (November 21, 2023). "Who Are KATSEYE? Meet the Global Girl Group Formed Through 'The Dream Academy': Members Guide". J-14. Archived from the original on November 28, 2023. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ Olson, Samantha (August 19, 2024). "Time to Meet Global Girl Group KATSEYE's 6 Members". Cosmopolitian. Archived from the original on August 19, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ Saulog, Gabriel (16 August 2024). "Katseye Roar with Empowering Debut EP 'SIS (Soft Is Strong)'". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on 15 June 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ Staff, Allison Yager | Senior (2025-07-09). "KATSEYE's 'Beautiful Chaos' is boisterous and scintillating, brilliantly bright". www.dailycal.org. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ a b Burt, Kayti (August 23, 2024). "Netflix's Pop Star Academy: Katseye Reveals What it Takes to Make a Global Girl Group". Time. Archived from the original on October 3, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.