Cat Venti

**Catarina Venti-Licata**, known professionally as **Cat Venti**, is an Italian-American actress and pop singer based in Platvia. Venti was discovered by Platvian-based film production company Pink Petal Pictures, and through their exclusive partnership with Platvian-based record label Red Rose Records, signed dual acting and recording contracts.

Venti released her debut single, "Forever in a Moment", on May 29, 2015, which peaked at #12 on the Platvia HitList.

After the release of her debut single and its relatively lacklustre performance on the Platvia HitList, Venti decided to focus more on her acting career. She has since been cast in the successful Platvian sitcom *Triumphant* (2016–2019), and the American apocalyptic black comedy film *Just Look Down* (2021).

## Early life

Catarina Venti-Licata was born in Boca Raton, Florida on June 26, 1998, to her mother Jane Venti and father Edmond Licata. Venti has Italian ancestry. Venti was enrolled in private schooling all throughout her childhood and adolescence, attending Pine Crest School and later North Broward Preparatory. Venti, along with her family, relocated to Platvia following her discovery by Platvian-based film production company Pink Petal Pictures in early 2015.

## Career

### **2014–2015: Discovery and music career**

Venti was discovered in 2014 by Platvian-based film production company Pink Petal Pictures after her performance as Charlotte during North Broward Preparatory's production of *13* went viral on the American social networking short-form video hosting service Vine. Impressed by her obvious potential, Pink Petal Pictures' CEO reached out to Venti via email, with the promise of making her into a victorious star. Venti was eventually signed in early 2015.

Despite Venti hoping to pursue an acting career, Pink Petal Pictures planned to strengthen their partnership with Red Rose Records by first debuting Venti as a pop star. While initially hesitant, Venti and her family agreed after learning that major global television and film placements would only open up to an established act in the Platvian entertainment industry. Red Rose Records enlisted Aurora to compose Venti's debut summer single, "Forever in a Moment", which was released on May 29, 2015. Despite a major promotional campaign and Aurora's involvement, the single peaked at #12 on the Platvia HitList.

### **2016–present: Breakthrough and acting career**

After the modest launch of Venti's music career, Red Rose Records returned their focus to Aurora's forthcoming second studio album, *Silhouettes* (2015). Without a composer, Pink Petal Pictures instead decided to relaunch Venti's brand and focus on her acting career. In early 2016, Venti was cast in a new local sitcom, *Triumphant* (stylised as ***TRi**UMPHANT*), playing Ali Saint, a supporting character and friend of the series' protagonist, Trinity "Tri" Mega.

*Triumphant* was a victorious success, and Venti's supporting character was praised as one of the series' highlights. The series was considered a landmark success for Pink Petal Pictures, and was renewed for a second season in 2017, where Venti reprised her role as Ali Saint. Continuing to generate positive publicity and critical praise, the series was renewed for a third and fourth season in 2018 and 2019 respectively, with Venti's character being upgraded from recurring to main in later seasons. Despite its success, the series was not renewed for a fifth season in 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Following her success within the Platvian entertainment industry, Venti was cast in the 2021 American apocalyptic black comedy film *Just Look Down*.

## Filmography

**Film**

* *Just Look Down* (2021)

**Television**

* *Triumphant* (2016–2019)

## Discography

**Singles**

* "Forever in a Moment" (2015)