Livia Elektra is a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. With over 20 years of experience as a professional musician, photographer, screenwriter, and NFT expert, she has carved a niche for herself as a multifaceted and talented artist.
As a vocalist, Livia was the lead singer of the band Fake Number, known as the first pop-rock band with female vocals in Brazil. She wrote all of the band's songs, and her talent as a singer and songwriter earned her nominations and awards, including "Hit of the Year" and "Best Fade Out" at the VMB - Video Music Awards Brasil (MTV) 2011, and "Best National CD 2010" by MTV. In 2009, the band signed a contract with Universal Music. Currently, Livia was the vocalist of the pop-punk band VENVS, and the band was invited by Roc Nation, a record label founded by Jay-Z in partnership with the Italian soccer team AC MILAN, to perform at the festival From Milan With Love: Next Gen.
As a photographer, Livia has specialized in the musical area and worked with major Brazilian artists such as Wesley Safadão, Claudia Leitte, Dilsinho, Tony Salles, Lexa, Giulia Be, Solange Almeida, Gustavo Mioto, Leo Santana, Dennis DJ, Vitão, Luisa Sonza, Simone e Simaria, among others. Her work as a photographer of music album covers, singles, and music videos gained recognition in Brazil, and she has collaborated with big brands such as Calvin Klein, Motorola, Canon, Skol, Amstel, Philips, Telecine, Trident, Adidas, Rayban, Jack Daniels, Credicard, Sky, Rappi, Doritos, SkyScanner, Grand Hyatt Hotel, and more.
As a screenwriter, Livia has written and created music video scripts for successful Brazilian artists such as Marília Mendonça, Maiara and Maraisa, Claudia Leitte, Wesley Safadão, Lexa, Dennis DJ, and others.
In 2020, Livia became an NFT expert and has gained visibility in the NFT community, as an OG Photographer and being one of the founders of the largest DAO (autonomous decentralized organization) of Latin American women "Eve DAO," in which the player Neymar JR is among its collectors. EVE DAO's founders and Livia's business partners are extraordinary women such as: Kimberly Farrell, Marketing Director (Latin America) and Interim Head of US Marketing at TikTok; Roberta Antunes, Chief of Growth at Hashdex and Co-Founder of Hurb; Nubia Mota, Head Enterprise Marketing for Adobe in Latin America; Nina Silva, CEO of Black Money Movement, chosen as one of the Most Powerful Women in Brazil by Forbes (2019); Ana Laura Magalhaes, Former Partner at XP Investments and Forbes Under 30 (2020); Cintia Ferreira, Co-Founder of Belong Be; Simone Sancho, Former Director of Marketing for Latin America at Sephora and CEO and Co-Founder of Belong Be.
She is an established artist on the SuperRare platform, which is widely recognized as one of the leading NFT platforms. Her work has been exhibited in over nine countries and featured in prominent events, including exhibitions in Liverpool, UK, and at more than 20 airports in France, Japan, Portugal, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Brazil, and Serbia.
Livia's work has earned her numerous accolades, including being elected one of the 100 most influential people in music in Brazil on Twitter in 2010, and winning "Best Album of the Year" at the MTV Award of the Year 2010. She has been nominated for several other awards such as the Rock Show Award and Zona Punk Music Award.
Elektra has had successful partnerships with brands in the web 3 space, bringing in names such as Boticário, Eudora, and others. Her ability to adapt to new trends and technologies makes her a well-rounded and versatile artist, capable of excelling in different areas of the creative industry.
In partnership with Matt Sorum (former Guns N' Roses) and Blake Shelton, Livia Elektra created NFTs for a project aimed at protecting women in conflict zones in the Middle East. Elektra collaborated with rock legends on a cover of Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down." The artist traveled to Pakistan to photograph the girls, creating incredible images that became part of the NFT collection and the cover of the single. The project will donate resources to Miraculous Love Kids, a social project that protects women from discrimination and violence in countries like Pakistan and Afghanistan. The song features country star Blake Shelton on lead vocals, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit of The Eagles on guitar and bass, and Matt Sorum of Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver on drums. The activation marked the launch of GoodNoise.io, an NFT label founded by Matt Sorum.
With more than 20 years of career in art, photography, and music, Livia Elektra is a trailblazer who continues to inspire and break boundaries in the entertainment industry.