With a new recurring character on the television series ' Suits : LA ' , a new movie on the schedule to film, and continually writing and independently sharing her deepest feelings through music, are some of the reasons why 2025 looks to be one of the most fruitful years for the renowned actress, singer and songwriter who stars in these pages. 

Before you is a woman who has forged countless 'small victories' since her early years as a youth idol. 

Victoria Justice's career began at a very young age. By the age of eight, she had already appeared in a television commercial, and at eleven, she had a small cameo on one of the most beloved television series, "Gilmore Girls." But that was just the beginning. 

In 2005, Lola Martinez arrived, the endearing supporting character she played on 'Zoey 101' for three long seasons and with whom she positioned herself among the young celebrities with whom much of the public grew up.

His talent, dedication and charisma soon earned him the starring role in another of the Nickelodeon series that marked an entire generation, 'Victorious' .  

"On a larger scale, I'm really proud of 'Victorious' and the show we made. And more than anything, I think I'm proud of the fact that it left such a lasting impact on audiences. Even today, there's a whole new young audience that watches the show, or people who tell me it's their comfort zone and rewatch it all the time," the actress shares with Marie Claire.

"People have come up to me and said that show was the reason they moved to Los Angeles to pursue music, comedy, or whatever. I feel like it really inspired and touched a lot of young people in so many ways," he details .

Victoria Justice's rising career

Since that project, her career has continued to flourish, but no longer as a teen idol, but as a full-fledged adult.

"It's been a long road. It's crazy to think how long I've been acting and being part of this industry. From a very young age, I learned what it was like to be a professional, to be on a set, and to know how it all works," he confesses.

'But there's also been learning as a human being. How to deal with so many different personality types, how to handle high-pressure situations at a very young age.'

" It's not normal to be the star of your own show when you're 16 and then be thrust onto the cover of magazines and do talk shows. There's a lot of pressure that comes with these situations, and I think I've learned a lot about myself throughout this journey. How strong and resilient I am in so many ways," she reflects.

Those of us who have followed her career since her first major roles have witnessed the professional and personal growth she speaks of.

Just as her name suggests, the victorious woman we see today is the product of those 'small triumphs' she achieved while immersed in an industry that constantly pushed her out of her comfort zone: 

'Throughout my career, I've been very lucky to have had so many incredible opportunities to challenge myself when I was struggling with self-doubt or maybe thinking I wasn't good enough to do something like get on stage in front of thousands of people and play my first concert at the age of 18 or 19.'

'Really putting myself in that position, being brave, overcoming my anxiety and proving to myself that I can do that […] Those are really moments where I really feel 'victorious' .

Her responsibility as a woman in showbiz is marked by leaving a positive impact and inspiring and empowering her audience, whether through the screen, being aware of the characters she plays and the stories she decides to tell, or expressing her truth and her most vulnerable, honest and authentic version in the form of songs, even when she does not have the support of a record label: 

'In my musical journey, I'm going back to the drawing board and figuring out the best way to move forward because I'm currently an independent artist . […] I don't have hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars of marketing money invested in me to get top placements on Spotify.'

'I'm really self-funded and doing everything on my own, so I'm trying to figure that out. Obviously, when I write music, I want it to reach people. I'm putting a lot of time, energy, and effort into it. […] So, creatively, I'm still moving forward, but business-wise, I'm calibrating.'

The best advice you can give us? Be proactive. Don't wait for opportunities to knock on your door.

'You can't just sit around waiting for things to happen. Sometimes you need to create them yourself. And I would say, be kind to yourself. […] At the end of the day, we have to acknowledge and celebrate our small victories and our small triumphs. […] Taking care of yourself and trying to be your own best friend every day is the best advice I could give.'