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Vikki Broughton
Vikki is a given name. It can be a nickname for the given name Victoria. Notable people with the name include: * Vikki, a UK singer in the 1985 Eurovision Song Contest, now known as Aeone * Vikki Bunce (born 1983), field hockey forward * Vikki Carr (born 1941), American singer * Vikki de Vries (born 1964), American figure skater * Vikki Hubbard (born 1989), English high jumper * Vikki LaMotta (1930–2005), American model * Vikki McGinn (born 1985), Irish rugby union player * Vikki Moss (born 1962), Canadian singer * Vikki Mongeon (born 1981), American model and television personality * Vikki Petraitis (born 1965), Australian true crime author * Vikki Slowe (born 1947), English printmaker and painter * Vikki Stone (born 1985), English stand-up comedian, actress and musician * Vikki Thorn Vikki Elizabeth Thorn (née Simpson, born c. 1974) is an Australian harmonica player, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter and one-third of the Australian folk rock band the Waifs. Her elder sist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aeone
Aeone Victoria Watson (born 22 April 1959, Liss (England), Liss, Hampshire, England), best known by her mononym Aeone (pronounced ay-own), is a British musician and singer-songwriter, who now lives in Los Angeles, California, United States. Her music has been classified as new-age music, new age, folk music, folk or world music. She has released four albums, one of which was an internet only release. She now works extensively in film and TV and has over 60 movie trailers to her credit. Early in her career, as Vikki, she represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1985 with the song Love Is (Vikki Watson song), "Love Is..." which came in fourth place. Discography Albums References External links Official website * {{DEFAULTSORT:Aeone 1959 births Living people English women songwriters People from Liss English women pop singers Eurovision Song Contest entrants ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikki Bunce
Vikki Bunce (born 12 February 1983, in Dundee), is a former Scottish international field hockey player who played as a forward for Scotland. She plays club hockey for Dundee Wanderers. She was a member of the Scotland team which failed to qualify for the World Hockey Cup at the 2006 Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifier in Rome, Italy. Scotland finished in tenth position. In January 2014, she was the captain of the Scotland team. Bunce attended Abertay University Abertay University () is a public university in the city of Dundee, Scotland. In 1872, Sir David Baxter, 1st Baronet of Kilmaron, left a bequest for the establishment of a mechanics' institute in Dundee and the Dundee Institute of Technology w ..., graduating with a BSc in Sport, Health & Exercise. References External links Profile on Scottish HockeyProfile on GB Hockey* * * * 1983 births Scottish female field hockey players Living people Alumni of Abertay University Sportspeople from Dundee Field ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikki Carr
Florencia Vicenta de Casillas-Martínez Cardona (born July 19, 1940), known by her stage name Vikki Carr, is an American vocalist. She has a singing career that spans more than five decades. Born in El Paso, Texas, to Mexican parents, she has performed in a variety of musical genres, including pop, jazz and country, while her greatest success has come from singing in Spanish. She established the Vikki Carr Scholarship Foundation in 1971. Vikki Carr has won three Grammys and was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008 at the 9th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. Career Cardona was born in El Paso, Texas, on July 19, 1940. In 1958, she graduated from Rosemead High School in Rosemead, California, in a class that included famed fashion designer Bob Mackie. Under the stage name "Vikki Carr" she signed with Liberty Records in 1962. Her first single to achieve success was " He's a Rebel", which in 1962 reached No. 3 in Australia and No. 115 in the United States. Producer Phil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikki De Vries
Vikki de Vries (born July 25, 1964) is an American former competitive figure skater who appeared in ladies' singles. She won gold at five internationals – the 1980 Nebelhorn Trophy, 1980 Grand Prix International St. Gervais, 1981 Skate America, 1982 Skate Canada International, and 1982 Ennia Challenge – and silver at the 1982 U.S. Championships. De Vries was also selected to compete at the 1982 World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark, where she finished seventh. She trained in Colorado Springs, Colorado Colorado Springs is the most populous city in El Paso County, Colorado, United States, and its county seat. The city had a population of 478,961 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, a 15.02% increase since 2010 United States Census, 2 .... De Vries was one of top US women's skaters of the time period, but injuries slowed down her career, and she was left off the 1983 World team and was unable to compete in 1984. Results References American fem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikki Hubbard
Vikki Hubbard (born 13 July 1989) is an English high jumper. She was born in Grantham and attended Cliffedale Primary School before being in the form Bronte at Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School. She was good at table tennis at school and was part of the school team. She finished seventh at the 2005 World Youth Championships, and competed at the 2006 World Junior Championships and the 2010 World Indoor Championships without reaching the final. Her personal best jump is 1.92 metres (indoor), achieved in February 2010 in Split Split(s) or The Split may refer to: Places * Split, Croatia, the largest coastal city in Croatia * Split Island, Canada, an island in the Hudson Bay * Split Island, Falkland Islands * Split Island, Fiji, better known as Hạfliua Arts, enter .... References 1989 births Living people Sportspeople from Grantham English female high jumpers British female high jumpers Commonwealth Games athletes for England Athletes (track and field) at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikki LaMotta
Vikki LaMotta (January 23, 1930 – January 25, 2005), born Beverly Thailer, was an American model and the second wife of champion boxing, boxer Jake LaMotta, during his peak years of success, during which time Vikki became a celebrity. In the 1990s, she wrote an autobiography, but requested it not be released until after her death due to the information revealed in the book. After she died in 2005, ''Knockout!: The Sexy, Violent, Extraordinary Life of Vikki LaMotta'' was released in 2006. Producer Roderick Powell acquired the rights to adapt her autobiography into a biopic on January 6, 2021. Biography She was born in the Bronx, the daughter of Abraham Lucien and Margaret "Ruth" Thailer. She grew up in poverty because of her father’s gambling and frequent losses. She had several siblings, including two sisters, Phyllis and Patricia. Her paternal grandparents were immigrants from Romania. Her father was strict and her mother did not intervene. For example, her father once cut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikki McGinn
Vikki McGinn (born March 31, 1985) is an Irish female rugby union player. She played at the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup for . She replaced Niamh Kavanagh who was ruled out of the World Cup A world cup is a global sporting competition in which the participant entities – usually international teams or individuals representing their countries – compete for the title of world champion. The event most associated with the name is ... due to injury. References External linksIrish Rugby Profile {{DEFAULTSORT:McGinn, Vikki 1985 births Living people Irish female rugby union players Ireland women's international rugby union players 21st-century Irish sportswomen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikki Moss
Vikki Moss (born Victoria Moss; 1962) is a Canadian singer. Career Moss' first appearance on the Canadian music scene was a 1983 duet with Tim Feehan entitled "Never Say Die", that hit No. 1 on the Canadian A/C charts. Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, she has had a long-time association with famed producer David Foster. She sang lead vocal for "Love at Second Sight", a song from his first solo album ''The Best of Me'', and most notably on a track on the '' St. Elmo's Fire'' soundtrack entitled "If I Turn You Away", co-written by Foster and Richard Marx. She has also appeared on various Japanese TV soundtracks, including "Whispers at Night" from '' Abunai Deka''. Personal life Moss dated NHL superstar Wayne Gretzky when he played for the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s. In February 1982, Moss received a Ford Mustang convertible from Edmonton Oilers (and Ford dealership) owner Peter Pocklington, when Gretzky broke the NHL single season goal scoring record. Moss is the si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikki Mongeon
Erica "Rikki" Mongeon and Victoria "Vikki" Mongeon (born February 18, 1981), better known by the stage name the Ikki Twins, are identical twin models, and television personalities. They are best known as the stars of the MTV reality dating show '' A Double Shot at Love''. Career Modeling The twins started their career working as waitresses at a Hooters restaurant and were featured in Hooters calendars. They gained recognition when they were asked to model on a motorcycle website. The twins have appeared in several magazines, including ''Playboy''. They have also modeled for calendars including Umbrella Girls USA, Sexy Corvettes, and Playboy's Leather Catalog. They have worked as a runway models for Playboy, as well as Playboy Cyber Girls, and have won the title of ''Super Cyber Girl''. ''Import Tuner'' voted the twins two of the top 25 Hottest Girls of All Time. Television The twins starred in the reality television spin-off of '' A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila'', called '' A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikki Petraitis
Vikki Petraitis (born 1965) is an Australian true crime author, podcaster, and educator known for her investigative works on crime and justice. Overall, her work has contributed to raising public awareness of crime and justice issues in Australia. She is based in Melbourne, Victoria. Career Petraitis has written extensively about Australian criminal cases, including infamous murders and police investigations. Her books and presentations often focus on real-life crimes, providing in-depth analysis and firsthand accounts from those involved, including law enforcement officers and victims' families. Some of her notable books include ''The Frankston Murders'', which examines the case of serial killer Paul Denyer, and ''Once a Copper'', a biography of former police officer Brian "The Skull" Murphy. She has also contributed to various anthologies and crime-related publications. In addition to her books, Petraitis has gained recognition for her true crime podcasts, where she delves ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikki Slowe
Vikki Slowe (1947–2013) was an English printmaker and painter. Slowe produced etchings. She illustrated the book ''Purple & Green: Poems by Thirty-Three Women Poets''. Slowe's works are held in the collections of the Ben Uri Gallery & Museum. and the Imperial Health Charity Art Collection. Her artworks have received coverage in the Summer Exhibition of the Royal Academy in London (where she exhibited in 1973, 1975, and 1988), from the Smithsonian Institution in the United States, and the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. She has received mention in the magazines '' Ambit'', '' The Artist'', and '' Country Life''. She was an Honorary Curator for the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers and a member of the Royal Free Charity Works of Art Committee associated with the Royal Free Hospital The Royal Free Hospital (also known as the Royal Free) is a major teaching hospital in the Hampstead area of the London Borough of Camden. The hospital is part of the Royal Free London NHS ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikki Stone
Vikki Stone is a British composer, comedian, actress and musician. In 2023, her show ''Hey Duggee Live'' was awarded the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Family Show. Early life Stone was born in Rugby, Warwickshire, attending Eastlands Primary school and then Rugby High School for Girls. She won a flute scholarship to attend Wells Cathedral School for the sixth form. In 1997, she became a flautist for the National Children's Orchestra. From 1999–2001, she was a member of the National Youth Music Theatre, performing in various productions. Later training was as an actor/musician at Rose Bruford College, and then a postgraduate at the Royal Academy of Music. In 2013, Stone was awarded a Foundation Fellowship from Wells Cathedral School, and in 2015, was made an Associate of the Royal Academy Of Music ( ARAM). Television She has appeared as a comedian on '' The John Bishop Show'' (BBC One; 2015), ''Richard Hammond's Secret Service'' (BBC One), '' I'm a Celebrity...Get Me O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |