Victoria (Czech singer)
Victoria Blyth | |
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| Also known as | Victoria, Victoria Velvet, Victoria Vera Blyth |
| Born | Vera Ficková November 13, 1984 |
| Died | June 11, 2024 (aged 39) |
| Genres | Rhythm and blues |
| Instruments | piano, vocals |
| Years active | 2001–2024 |
Spouse | David Thomas Blyth (2014–2024) |
Victoria Vera Blyth (née Ficková; 13 November 1984 – 11 June 2024), known professionally as Victoria or Victoria Velvet, was a Czech-South African singer and businesswoman.
She was one of the most prominent singers of the R&B scene in the Czech Republic. She became widely known with the hit "Hotel California" from her debut album This Is Me! (2006). She also rose to fame thanks to singer Dara Rolins and also collaborated with singer Kristína. She released two studio albums.
Throughout her career she performed in South Korea, Japan, Switzerland, Brazil and Slovakia. She also performed several times as a dancer at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival.
In June 2024, she was murdered by her husband in Turkey at the age of 39.