Kat Von D
Kat Von D is the professional name of Katherine von Drachenberg, a Mexican-born American tattoo artist, television personality, entrepreneur, and recording artist.
Kat Von D is the professional name of Katherine von Drachenberg, a Mexican-born American tattoo artist, television personality, entrepreneur, and recording artist. She became widely known through the reality television series *Miami Ink* and *LA Ink*, and later founded the cosmetics brand Kat Von D Beauty, now known as KVD Beauty.
Early life
Kat Von D was born Katherine von Drachenberg on March 8, 1982, in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. Sources describe her as Mexican-born and later American.
Tattoo career and television
She gained public recognition through her work on *Miami Ink* and later starred in *LA Ink*, which followed her tattoo studio High Voltage Tattoo in West Hollywood.
Business ventures
Von D became known beyond tattooing through Kat Von D Beauty, a cosmetics brand that was later renamed KVD Beauty.
Music and later work
In addition to tattooing and business, she has pursued music and is identified in sources as a recording artist.
Key facts
- Rose to prominence as a featured tattoo artist on TLC’s *Miami Ink* and later as the star of *LA Ink*.
- Opened High Voltage Tattoo in West Hollywood, which became associated with *LA Ink*.
- Founded Kat Von D Beauty, a cosmetics line later renamed KVD Beauty.
- Has also worked as a recording artist and released studio albums.
- Born in Mexico and later became known as a Mexican-born American public figure.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kat_Von_DSupports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, career, *Miami Ink*, *LA Ink*, and Kat Von D Beauty/KVD Beauty.
- Encyclopedia.com — https://www.encyclopedia.com/journals/culture-magazines/d-kat-vonSupports: Biography, tattoo career, *Miami Ink*, *LA Ink*, and High Voltage Tattoo.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2507879/Supports: Birth date, birthplace, marriage history, and work as actress/producer.
- Business Insider — https://www.businessinsider.com/kat-von-d-life-and-career-2020-10Supports: Birth details, public career summary, and business/controversy background.