BIOGRAPHY
Actress and singer Victoria Summer is best known for her breakout role as Julie Andrews in Disney’s 'Saving Mr. Banks' opposite Tom Hanks and her supporting role in Paramount Pictures’ 'Transformers: Age of Extinction' directed by Michael Bay. She has since appeared in a variety of film and television productions including 'Garlic and Gunpowder' alongside Vivica A. Fox, Martin Kove and Michael Madsen, 'Game of Aces' with Chris Klein, 'Ratpocalypse' playing opposite Casper Van Dien, musical feature 'How Sweet Is It' with Erika Christensen and Joe Piscopo, and 'Glow and Darkness' alongside Jane Seymour and Denise Richards.
Most recently, Victoria appeared as Edith Gade in the British period drama 'Vindication Swim', based on the remarkable true story of Mercedes Gleitze, the first British woman to swim the English Channel. The film enjoyed a successful theatrical release across the United Kingdom before expanding to audiences throughout the United States.
Alongside her acting career, Victoria is an accomplished singer and live performer. She headlines major events with 'The Victoria Summer Big Band' and has performed for prestigious organisations and brands including Women in Film, BMW and 20th Century Fox. She was also featured as “The Biltmore Girl” during the Centennial Anniversary Celebration of the iconic Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.
From pantomimes and singing in the church choir to local theatre productions at the age of three, Victoria’s passion for performance began early. She earned a scholarship to Arts Educational Schools in Chiswick, London, where she graduated with an honours degree in Dance and Musical Theatre. During her final year, she understudied the lead role in Brighton Rock at the prestigious Almeida Theatre under the direction of Michael Attenborough. She later contributed vocals to the soundtracks of Garlic and Gunpowder and Ratpocalypse, continuing to combine her love of acting and music throughout her career.
Victoria is a global ambassador for Teen Cancer America, the national non-profit co-founded by Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who, supporting adolescents and young adults affected by cancer. Through her “Tea with Victoria Summer” events, she has helped raise awareness and support for the charity while bringing together artists, entertainers and community leaders.
She is also the creator of Next Generation Role Model, a platform dedicated to spotlighting inspiring young people, emerging talent and visionary leaders who are making a positive impact in their communities.
Originally from Wokingham in Berkshire, England, Victoria divides her time between Los Angeles and the United Kingdom. Away from the spotlight, she is passionate about animal rescue and helping animals find loving forever homes. In 2020 she met Italian chef Fabrizio Vaccaro, and the couple married in a fairy-tale ceremony in Calabria, Italy. Their wedding was featured exclusively in HELLO! magazine.