BIO
Celeste Rizvana Buckingham is an international singer, songwriter, author, and multimedia artist. Drawing from her multicultural background, she has built a diverse career across Europe and North America. Her music has earned international recognition, including charting on the US Billboard Mainstream Top 40 with her songs "Run Run Run" and "Crushin' My Fairytale."
Her musical catalog has accumulated tens of millions of streams from a loyal global audience. Fluent in English, Slovak, Czech, and Persian (Farsi), Celeste records and performs across different markets and has headlined major European music festivals. She is also a published author of two books: a children's book titled "The Lost Princess," which focuses on values like friendship and family, and a memoir titled "What Do I Do Now? or the Playlist of My Life," which reflects on her personal and artistic journey through 30 of her songs. Over her career, she has received an MTV Europe Music Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award, more than 20 national and international awards, and was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
Outside of music and writing, Celeste works across various multimedia projects. She is the official Slovak voice for the main character in Disney's animated film Vaiana (Moana), has composed music for film soundtracks, and has partnered with brands like L’Oréal, MINI, and Citroën.
Celeste also uses her platform to support social causes. She acts as an ambassador for CARE.org, works as a United Nations youth representative, and actively advocates for women's rights, children's protection, and body positivity. Today, she manages her global projects independently under the Buckingham Entertainment Group.