Keisha Chante is a Canadian R&B singer and actress. According to reports, Chante has been chosen to star in an upcoming biopic of the life and tragic death of the singer Aaliyah. The movie, as well as a third album from Chante, are due out sometime in 2009.National Post: Keisha Chante to play Aaliyah in biopic (December 18, 2008)
Awards
- 2005: Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year
- 2005: Urban Music Award for Video of the Year for “Does He Love Me”
- 2004: Urban Music Award for Video of the Year for “Bad Boy”
- 2004: Urban Music Award for Best New Artist
- 2004: Urban Music Fans Choice Award
- 2004: Rising Star Award for Rising Star of the Year
- 2004: Canadian Radio Award for "Best New Solo Artist"
- 2003: UMAC Award (Urban Music Awards) for Best R&B Single "Shook - The Answer"MySpace: Keshia Chante Profile
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Keisha Chante
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Birth Name
Keshia Chante Harper
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Birthday
June 16, 1988
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Birthplace
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Favorite Musician
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Shares a June 16 birthday with idol Tupac ShakurMySpace: Keshia Chante Profile
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Soul will be premiering in 2009
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She was chosen for her resemblance to the late singer Aaliyah
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The biopic is expected to be released in 2009
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Aaliyah sold over 32 million albums worldwide before her death in 2001National Post: Keisha Chante to play Aaliyah in biopic (December 18, 2008)
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