Víctor Antonio Drija Vivas, known professionally as Víctor Drija, is a Venezuelan triple-threat performer who has excelled as an actor, singer, and dancer since his teenage years.
He first gained nationwide fame as part of the boy band Calle Ciega, later reinvented himself as a solo pop artist with hits like Si una vez and Te doy mi corazón, and built a solid acting career in telenovelas such as Somos tú y yo and La Virgen de la Calle.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Víctor Antonio Drija Vivas
- Stage Name: Víctor Drija
- Born: 16, January 1985
- Age: 41 years old
- Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela
- Nationality: Venezuelan
- Occupation: Actor, Singer, Dancer
- Height: 1.78 m
- Parents: Antonio Drija and Anita Vivas
- Siblings: George Akram
- Spouse: Blanca Aljibes (m. 2017)
- Children: Liam Michael Drija Aljibes
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $3 million to $6 million
Early Life and Education
Víctor Antonio Drija Vivas was born on January 16, 1985, in Caracas, Venezuela, to choreographer Antonio Drija and dancer Anita Vivas.
He grew up surrounded by music and movement, taking his first ballet and jazz classes before he could read, and sharing the studio with his younger brother George Akram.
Formal academic details are scarce because Víctor left traditional schooling early to train full-time in dance, voice, and acting. He is of Venezuelan ethnicity and his religious background is not disclosed.
Career
Víctor Drija burst onto the scene in 1998 at age 13 as a founding member of the boy band Calle Ciega, whose infectious reggaeton-pop sound dominated Venezuelan radio for nearly a decade and produced platinum albums like Una cita con Calle Ciega.
When the group disbanded in 2007, he launched a successful solo career with the 2009 album Pasado, Presente, Futuro and singles that topped charts across Latin America.
Simultaneously, he transitioned into acting, landing the lead role of Víctor in the Nickelodeon Latin America hit Somos tú y yo (2007-2009) and its spin-off series, instantly becoming a teen idol.
The 2010s saw Drija alternate between music releases (De ti me enamoré, Te quiero a ti) and high-profile telenovela roles in productions such as NPS (No puede ser), La Virgen de la Calle, and A puro corazón.
He also showcased his dance pedigree as a judge and choreographer on reality shows and toured extensively with his live band.
After relocating to Miami with his family, he continued releasing singles, collaborating with artists like Oscarcito and Sixto Rein, and making guest appearances on streaming-era series while building a strong presence on YouTube and TikTok with dance challenges and family content.
Víctor Drija maintains an active career split between Miami and Latin American markets, regularly uploading new music, performing at Venezuelan festivals in the United States, and working as a choreographer and creative director.
His marriage to former Miss Venezuela International Blanca Aljibes and the birth of their son Liam have added a relatable family-man layer to his public image, broadening his appeal across generations of fans who grew up with his boy-band era and now follow his journey as a husband and father.
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @victordrija
- Twitter Handle: @victordrija
Personal Life
Víctor Drija married actress and model Blanca Aljibes, Miss Venezuela International 2011, on September 1, 2017, in an intimate ceremony in Caracas followed by a larger celebration in Miami.
Their son, Liam Michael Drija Aljibes, was born on July 2, 2020. The family divides time between Miami and occasional trips back to Venezuela, where Víctor still has deep professional and emotional ties.
Net Worth
Víctor Drija has an estimated net worth of $3 million to $6 million. His income streams include royalties from his Calle Ciega and solo music catalogs, earnings from acting roles in telenovelas and streaming productions, revenue from live concerts and corporate events in the Venezuelan-American community, sponsored content on social media, choreography contracts, and real-estate investments made in South Florida after relocating from Caracas.