Keshia Chanté Canadian actress and musician (born 1988)
Keshia Chanté
Chanté in 2016
Born Keshia Chanté Harper
(1988-06-16 ) June 16, 1988 (age 37) Origin Toronto , Ontario, Canada[ 1] Genres Occupations Singer-songwriter actress television personality businesswoman Years active 2002–present Labels Website keshiachante
Musical artist
Keshia Chanté Harper (born June 16, 1988) is a Canadian singer-songwriter , television host , actress and entrepreneur.
She has served as a judge on the international music competition series The World's Best [ 2] The Legacy Awards ,[ 3] Entertainment Tonight Canada [ 4] [ 5] Golden Globe Awards .[ 6]
Chanté has appeared on, or hosted, several television programs including the BET Awards ,[ 7] Peak of the Week ,[ 2] BB Rewind, the official after show of season 22 of Big Brother CBS ,[ 8] Battle of the Blades [ 9] We Day and supporting campaigns focused on mental health awareness.[ 10] [ 11] [ 12]
In 2014, she received a star on the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame for her contributions to Canadian entertainment.[ 13]
Career
Keshia Chanté (2010) In 2003, Chanté released the singles "Shook (The Answer)," and "Unpredictable",[ 16] Shawn Desman ’s "Shook".[ 17] [ 18] Director X .[ 5]
Her self‑titled debut album was released in 2004.[ 17] Canadian Urban Music Awards , Chanté won Best New Artist, Video of the Year (for "Bad Boy"), and the Fan’s Choice Award.[ 19] CFL ’s Grey Cup championship game.[ 20]
Her second album, 2U , was released by Sony Music Canada in 2006, in Canada and Japan. That same year, her MTV special "The Diary of Keshia Chanté " aired in December.[ 21] [ 22]
Her third album, Night & Day , was released in 2011 by Universal Music Canada .[ 23] Juno Award nominations (R&B/Soul Recording of the Year and Dance Recording of the Year, respectively).[ 24] Niagara Falls .[ 25] Billboard Japan charts, including Hot 100 and Digital & Airplay.[ 26] [ 27]
BET premiered Chanté’s song "The Valley" in November 2016.[ 31] Noisey premiered "Red Light"[ 32] [ 33] Unbound 01 (2017) and Unbound 02 (2018).[ 32] [ 34] Unbound 01 received a Juno nomination in 2018.[ 35]
In 2020, Chanté hosted Battle of the Blades with Ron MacLean on CBC Television.[ 36] BB Rewind , the official after show of season 22 of Big Brother .[ 8]
In 2022, Chanté launched the hair care brand KHAIR.[ 37] [ 38] Lifetime film Fame: A Temptations Story alongside Keri Hilson.[ 39]
In June 2025, Chanté participated in the 25th‑anniversary 106 & Park tribute segment at the BET Awards in Los Angeles.[ 40] [ 41] [ 42]
Musical style
Tara Henley of The Georgia Straight [ 43] [ 44]
Public image
In Canada, Chanté has been described as a fashionista by national outlets, performing at Marchesa ’s first Toronto runway show and appearing at a Chanel event during the Toronto International Film Festival .[ 46] [ 30] Canada’s Best Beauty Talent alongside Coco Rocha and Flare [ 47]
Endorsements
Chanté has endorsed brands such as CANON , Pepsi , Bacardi , Nestlé , Bell , Rogers , Stila Cosmetics, MAC Cosmetics , Ecko Red and Sony .[ 30] Ontario Tourism and sang the theme song in their commercials.[ 48] Pepsi Refresh Project campaign.[ 30]
Discography
Studio albums
EPs
Filmography
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2007
da Kink in My Hair Dahlia
Episode: "Empty Bag Can't Stand Up"; 1 epiode
2009
Soul Mahalia Brown
Lead role; 6 episodes
2011
Top Chef Canada Judge
2 episodes
2012
Match Game Guest star
5 episodes
2012
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town Vocalist
TV film
2012–2013
The Next Star Judge
2 seasons; 24 episodes
2013–2015
106 & Park Host
390 episodes
2014
BET Awards Pre-Show Host
2014
BET Awards Presenter
2014
BET Hip Hop Awards Presenter
2014
Bethenny Herself
3 episodes
2014
106 & Park: New Year's Eve Host
2014
BET: Notarized Host
TV special; Best 100 Videos of 2014
2015
Hockey Wives Herself
5 episodes
2015
BET Awards Pre-Show Host
2015
106 & Party: New Year's Eve Host
TV special
2015
BET: Notarized Host
TV special; Best 100 Videos of 2015
2016
106 & Party: New Year's Eve Host
TV special
2016
Chopped Canada Guest star
1 episode
2018–present
ET Canada Host
Hollywood correspondent; 300+ episodes
2019
The World's Best International music judge
Season 1; 10 episodes
2020–present
Big Brother aftershow "BB Rewind"Host
14 episodes
2021–2022
Peak of the Week (Paramount+)Host
2 seasons; 20 episodes
2020–2021
Jann Recurring guest star
2020
Private Eyes Recurring guest star
2025
Fame: A Temptations Story Roxy
Lifetime film
Awards and nominations
2003
Canadian Urban Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single for "Shook (The Answer)" – Won [ 30]
Canadian Radio Music Award for "Best New Solo Artist" (Dance/Urban/Rhythmic) – Won [ 54]
Canadian Radio Music Award for "Best New Solo Artist" (CHR) – Won [ 54] 2004
Canadian Urban Music Award for Best New Artist – Won [ 19]
Canadian Urban Music Award for Video of the Year for "Bad Boy" – Won [ 19]
Canadian Urban Music Award for Fans’ Choice – Won [ 19]
Rising Star Award for Rising Star of the Year – Won [ 30]
MuchMusic Video Award for "Best R&B Video" for "Does He Love Me?" – Won [ 55] 2005
Juno Award for "R&B/Soul Recording of the Year" – Won [ 56]
Juno Award for "New Artist of the Year" – Nominee [ 57]
Canadian Urban Music Award for "Video of the Year" for "Does He Love Me?" – Won [ 55]
MuchMusic Video Award for "People's Choice: Favourite Canadian Artist" – Won [ 30]
MuchMusic Video Award for "Best Pop Video" for "Does He Love Me?" – Won [ 30] 2007
Juno Award for "R&B/Soul Recording of the Year" for "Been Gone" – Nominee [ 58] 2008
Juno Award for "R&B/Soul Recording of the Year" for "2U" – Nominee [ 59] 2011
Juno Award for "Dance Recording of the Year" for "Table Dancer" – Nominee [ 60]
Juno Award for "R&B/Soul Recording of the Year" for "Test Drive" – Nominee [ 61] 2018
Juno Award for "R&B/Soul Recording of the Year" for Unbound 01 (EP) – Nominee [ 62] 2022
Canadian Screen Award — Best Entertainment News Program or Series for ET Canada – Winner [ 63] 2023
Canadian Screen Award — Best Host, Web Program or Series for ET Canada Live – Winner [ 64] 2024
Canadian Screen Award — Best Host, Live Entertainment Special for The Legacy Awards – Nominee [ 65]
Canadian Screen Award — Best Host, Entertainment News Program for Entertainment Tonight Canada – Nominee [ 66] References
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