Keshia Chanté

Keshia Chanté

Keshia Chanté (born June 16, 1988) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, actor, television personality, dancer and philanthropist. Chanté released her first hits as a teenager and has since released four albums. In 2013, she rose to international prominence as co-host of BET's 106 & Park. Chanté is a Juno Award winner and a 7-time nominee, and has won five Canadian Urban Music Awards and two Canadian Radio Music Awards. Chanté was given a star on the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame for her achievements in Canadian Music & Film. Chanté has had many number one singles on radio in both Canada & Japan, as well as eight Top Ten singles on the radio music charts. She has earned multiple SOCAN No. 1 Awards for her songwriting efforts. Her single "Table Dancer" peaked at #9 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.Chante co-hosted 106 & Park with Bow Wow for 2 years, served as an international judge on The World's Best, and is currently a TV personality for Entertainment Tonight Canada in Hollywood, California. Chanté has hosted, judged and appeared on numerous shows including BET Awards, The Next Star, Top Chef Canada, Chopped Canada, Match Game, and Hockey WivesChante has conducted interviews with many high-profile celebrities, including Michelle Obama, Larry King, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Kelsey Grammer, Mark Wahlberg, Cate Blanchett, Mariah Carey, and Denzel Washington. As a philanthropist and humanitarian, Chante has donated and raised millions of dollars with multiple organizations and causes, including WE Charity, Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research, Joyful Heart Foundation and World Vision International. Chante also hosts We Day and is a motivational speaker advocating for Mental Health awareness.

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