{{short description|Canadian actress and musician (born 1988)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}}{{Use Canadian English|date=January 2025}}{{Infobox musical artist | name = Keshia Chanté | background = solo_singer | image = Keshia Chante 2016 Shoot.jpg | caption = Chanté in 2016 | landscape = | birth_name = Keshia Chanté Harper | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|6|16}} | birth_place = Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | origin = Toronto, Ontario, Canada<ref name="My Toronto National Post">[http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/toronto/archive/2007/10/09/my-toronto-keshia-chante.aspx]{{dead link|date=October 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} </ref> | genre = {{hlist|R&B|pop|hip hop|soul}} | occupation = {{hlist|Singer-songwriter|actress|television personality|businesswoman}} | years_active = 2002–present | label = {{hlist|Sony Music Canada | Universal Music Canada | Sony Urban Music}} | website = {{Official URL}} }}
'''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'',<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Keshia Chante {{!}} Actress, Additional Crew, Writer |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2418188/ |access-date=2025-09-22 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}</ref> hosted ''The Legacy Awards'',<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-22 |title=Shamier Anderson & Stephan James, co-founders of The Legacy Awards, share the books they loved reading |url=https://www.cbc.ca/books/shamier-anderson-stephan-james-co-founders-of-the-legacy-awards-share-the-books-they-loved-reading-1.6592742 |access-date=2025-09-22 |website=CBC}}</ref> been an on-air reporter and host for ''Entertainment Tonight Canada'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=David |first=Greg |date=2022-10-27 |title=ET Canada welcomes Big Brother Canada alums Brittnee Blair and Jedson Tavernier as new on-air reporters |url=https://www.tv-eh.com/2022/10/27/et-canada-welcomes-big-brother-canada-alums-brittnee-blair-and-jedson-tavernier-as-new-on-air-reporters/ |access-date=2025-09-22 |website=TV, eh? |language=en-CA}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-01-08 |title=Canadian songs turning 20 this year: Tegan and Sara, Kardinal Offishall, Feist, more |url=https://www.cbc.ca/music/canadian-songs-turning-20-this-year-tegan-and-sara-kardinal-offishall-feist-more-2004-1.7072505 |access-date=2025-09-22 |website=CBC}}</ref> and is listed as an International Voter for the Golden Globe Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 10, 2023 |title=International Voters and Countries |url=https://www.goldenglobes.com/articles/golden-globe-international-voters-countries |access-date=17 April 2023 |website=Golden Globes |language=en}}</ref>
Chanté has appeared on, or hosted, several television programs including the BET Awards,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tinoco |first=Armando |date=2025-06-09 |title=BET Awards Set To Go On Amid LA Protests Against Immigration Raids |url=https://deadline.com/2025/06/bet-awards-los-angeles-protests-immigration-raids-1236428489/ |access-date=2025-09-22 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> Paramount’s ''Peak of the Week'',<ref name=":0" /> hosted ''BB Rewind,'' the official after show of season 22 of ''Big Brother'' on CBS,<ref name="MonstersBB" /> and ''Battle of the Blades''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Battle of the Blades to debut on Oct. 22 after production halted by COVID-19 case |work=CBC News |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/battles-of-the-blades-new-debut-1.5765128 |date=16 October 2020 |access-date=16 October 2020 |language=en}}</ref> She has also participated in community and charitable initiatives, including hosting We Day and supporting campaigns focused on mental health awareness.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://charlatan.ca/2018/11/we-day-announces-new-mental-health-initiative/|title=WE Day announces new mental health initiative |first=Kyle |last=Leonard |website=The Charlatan |date=25 November 2018 |access-date=27 November 2018 |archive-date=27 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127110317/http://charlatan.ca/2018/11/we-day-announces-new-mental-health-initiative/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=WE Day Alberta To Feature Brett Kissel, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, More In Edmonton Oct. 22 {{!}} Samaritanmag |url=https://www.samaritanmag.com/news/we-day-alberta-feature-brett-kissel-kareem-abdul-jabbar-more-edmonton-oct-22|first=Aaron |last=Brophy |date=October 21, 2019 |access-date=2025-09-22 |website=www.samaritanmag.com}}</ref> In 2022, she founded the hair care brand KHAIR.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/154679/AwardWinning-Singer-TV-Host-Actress-and-Entrepreneur-Keshia-Chant-Launches-Clean-Luxury-Inclusive-Hair-Care-Brand-KHAIR|title=Award-Winning Singer, TV Host, Actress and Entrepreneur Keshia Chanté Launches Clean, Luxury, Inclusive Hair Care Brand KHAIR|website=Newsfile |date=23 May 2023 |access-date=23 May 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
In 2014, she received a star on the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame for her contributions to Canadian entertainment.<ref name="BramptonCity">{{cite web |title=Keshia Chante — Brampton Arts Walk of Fame |url=https://www.brampton.ca/EN/Arts-Culture-Tourism/Cultural-Services/pages/inductee.aspx?title=keshia+chante |access-date=26 August 2025 |website=City of Brampton |language=en}}</ref>
== Early life == Keshia Chanté Harper was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, and spent summers with her grandparents in Hinesville, Georgia. Her father is of Afro-Trinidadian descent and her mother is of Portuguese descent.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Who is Keshia Chanté, Drake's Ex-Girlfriend? |url=https://www.harpersbazaararabia.com/culture/celebrity/who-is-keshia-chante |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805040513/https://www.harpersbazaararabia.com/culture/celebrity/who-is-keshia-chante|first=Anahita |last=Ghai|date=August 3, 2022 |archive-date=August 5, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |website=Harper's Bazaar Arabia}}</ref>
She moved to the Greater Toronto Area as a teenager and graduated from Fletcher's Meadow Secondary School in 2006.<ref>{{cite web |title=Keshia Chante — Brampton Arts Walk of Fame |url=https://www.brampton.ca/EN/Arts-Culture-Tourism/Cultural-Services/pages/inductee.aspx?title=keshia+chante |website=City of Brampton |language=en |access-date=26 August 2025}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2003–2012 === thumb|Keshia Chanté (2010) In 2003, Chanté released the singles "Shook (The Answer)," and "Unpredictable",<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hynes |first=Hayley |date=2024-02-28 |title=Drake Brings His First Girlfriend Keshia Chanté On Stage At OVO Fest: Watch |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/414043-drake-brings-his-first-girlfriend-keisha-chant-on-stage-at-ovo-fest-watch-news |access-date=2025-09-22 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}}</ref> in response to Shawn Desman’s "Shook".<ref name="Now2004">{{cite web |url=https://nowtoronto.com/music/album-reviews/keshia-chante-2004-07-01/ |title=Keshia Chanté |website=Now Toronto |date=2004-07-01 |language=en |access-date=2025-08-26}}</ref> The video for her single "Bad Boy"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Santos |first=Hope Dos |date=2023-10-06 |title=‘He hazed me,’ Keshia Chanté opens up about her past with Bow Wow and her love for Toronto |url=https://nowtoronto.com/culture/keshia-chante-opens-up-about-her-past-with-bow-wow-and-her-love-for-toronto/ |access-date=2025-09-22 |website=NOW Toronto |language=en-CA}}</ref> was directed by Director X.<ref name=":1" />
Her self‑titled debut album was released in 2004.<ref name="Now2004" /> In October 2004, at the Canadian Urban Music Awards, Chanté won Best New Artist, Video of the Year (for "Bad Boy"), and the Fan’s Choice Award.<ref name="CTV2004">{{cite web |title=Keshia Chanté on top at Urban Music Awards |website=CTV News |url=http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1098413259343_68?hub=Entertainment |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041030075304/http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1098413259343_68?hub=Entertainment |archive-date=2004-10-30 |url-status=dead |date=2004-10-21 |language=en |access-date=2025-08-26}}</ref> That month she also performed the national anthem at the CFL’s Grey Cup championship game.<ref name="OttawaStart2011">{{cite web |title=Keshia Chanté to sing national anthem at Grey Cup |website=OttawaStart |url=http://ottawastart.com/story/629 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715021700/http://ottawastart.com/story/629 |archive-date=2011-07-15 |url-status=dead |date=2011-07-15 |language=en |access-date=2025-08-26}}</ref>
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.<ref name="Canoe2006">{{cite web |title=Keshia Chanté getting big push in U.S. |website=JAM! (Canoe) |url=http://jam.canoe.com/Music/Artists/C/Chante_Keshia/2006/12/05/2636985.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223063459/http://jam.canoe.com/Music/Artists/C/Chante_Keshia/2006/12/05/2636985.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 23, 2015 |date=2006-12-05 |language=en |access-date=2025-08-26}}</ref><ref name="ElleCanada">{{cite web |title=Chic celebrity: Keshia Chanté |website=Elle Canada |url=https://www.ellecanada.com/culture/chic-celebrity-keshia-chante |language=en |access-date=2025-08-26}}</ref>
Her third album, ''Night & Day'', was released in 2011 by Universal Music Canada.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Samuels |first=Keithan |date=2013-03-01 |title=NEW SONG: Keshia Chanté - 'I've Been Searchin' |url=https://ratedrnb.com/2013/03/new-song-keshia-chante-ive-been-searchin/ |access-date=2025-09-22 |website=Rated R&B |language=en}}</ref> Singles "Test Drive" and "Table Dancer" received Juno Award nominations (R&B/Soul Recording of the Year and Dance Recording of the Year, respectively).<ref name="Juno2011">{{cite web |title=2011 Juno Award Nominees |website=Juno Awards |url=https://junoawards.ca/2011-juno-award-nominees/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110219115559/http://junoawards.ca/2011-juno-award-nominees/ |archive-date=2011-02-19 |url-status=dead |language=en |access-date=2025-08-26}}</ref> She performed on ET Canada’s New Year’s Eve show in Niagara Falls.<ref name="ShawNYE">{{cite web |title=ET Canada’s New Year’s Eve Bash sets record |website=Shaw Media |url=http://shawmediatv.ca/press/read/?1628 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120713211936/http://shawmediatv.ca/press/read/?1628 |archive-date=2012-07-13 |url-status=dead |language=en |access-date=2025-08-26}}</ref> In late 2012, "Table Dancer" reached the Billboard Japan charts, including Hot 100 and Digital & Airplay.<ref name="BillboardAirplay">{{cite web |title=Billboard Japan Hot 100 Airplay |website=Billboard Japan |url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail/?a=top_airplay |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109112443/http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail/?a=top_airplay |archive-date=2012-11-09 |url-status=dead |language=en |access-date=2025-08-26}}</ref><ref name="BillboardDA">{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail/?a=d_and_a_overseas |title=Digital & Airplay Overseas |website=Billboard Japan |language=en |access-date=2025-08-26}}</ref>
=== 2013–2015 === Chanté co‑hosted ''106 & Park'' on BET alongside Bow Wow during 2013–2014, and appeared as an on‑air correspondent at BET events.<ref name="BETsite">{{cite web |url=https://www.bet.com/ |title=BET — Programming and events |website=BET |language=en |access-date=2025-08-26}}</ref> In December 2014, she received a star on the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame.<ref name="BramptonAwoF">{{cite web |url=https://www.brampton.ca/EN/Arts-Culture-Tourism/Cultural-Services/pages/inductee.aspx?title=keshia+chante |title=Keshia Chanté — Brampton Arts Walk of Fame |website=City of Brampton |language=en |access-date=2025-08-26}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=WBSS Media-Keshia Chanté |url=https://wbssmedia.com/artists/detail/1298 |access-date=2025-09-22 |website=wbssmedia.com}}</ref>
=== 2016–2022 === BET premiered Chanté’s song "The Valley" in November 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Premiere: Keshia Chanté Returns to Her First Love with 'The Valley' |url=https://www.bet.com/article/2zx9kg/premiere-keshia-chante-returns-with-the-valley|first=Iyana |last=Robertson |date=November 10, 2016 |access-date=2025-09-22 |website=BET |language=en}}</ref> In March 2017, Noisey premiered "Red Light"<ref name="NoiseyRedLight" /> and A.Side (AUX) premiered "Harmless",<ref name="AUXHarmless">{{cite web |date=2017-03-23 |title=Premiere: “Harmless” |url=http://ontheaside.com/music/keshia-chante-premiere/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170619003414/http://ontheaside.com/music/keshia-chante-premiere/ |archive-date=2017-06-19 |access-date=2025-09-22 |website=A.Side (AUX) |language=en}}</ref> followed by the release of the EP ''Unbound 01'' (2017) and ''Unbound 02'' (2018).<ref name="NoiseyRedLight">{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/keshia-chante-makes-a-detour-down-a-path-of-pain-on-redlight/ |title=Keshia Chanté Makes a Detour Down a Path of Pain on 'Redlight' |first=Sarah |last=MacDonald |website=Noisey (Vice) |date=2017-03-23 |language=en |access-date=2025-08-26}}</ref><ref name="AllMusicValley">{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-valley-mw0002994847 |title=The Valley — Keshia Chanté |website=AllMusic |language=en |access-date=2025-08-26}}</ref> ''Unbound 01'' received a Juno nomination in 2018.<ref name="Juno2018">{{Cite web|url=https://junoawards.ca/nomination/2018-rbsoul-keshia-chante/ |title=2018 R&B/Soul — Keshia Chanté |website=Juno Awards |language=en |access-date=2025-08-26}}</ref>
In 2020, Chanté hosted ''Battle of the Blades'' with Ron MacLean on CBC Television.<ref name="CBCBoB">{{Cite news |title=Battle of the Blades to debut on Oct. 22 after production halted by COVID-19 case |work=CBC News |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/battles-of-the-blades-new-debut-1.5765128 |date=2020-10-16 |language=en |access-date=2025-08-26}}</ref> She also hosted ''BB Rewind'', the official after show of season 22 of ''Big Brother''.<ref name="MonstersBB">{{Cite web|last=DeVault|first=Ryan|date=2020-08-07|title=Big Brother 22 spin-off: BB Rewind to debut soon with host Keshia Chanté|url=https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/reality-tv/big-brother-22-spin-off-bb-rewind-to-debut-soon-with-host-keshia-chante/|website=Monsters and Critics |language=en |access-date=2025-08-26}}</ref>
=== 2023–present === In 2022, Chanté launched the hair care brand KHAIR.<ref name="NewsfileKHAIR">{{Cite web |url=https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/154679/AwardWinning-Singer-TV-Host-Actress-and-Entrepreneur-Keshia-Chant-Launches-Clean-Luxury-Inclusive-Hair-Care-Brand-KHAIR |title=Keshia Chanté Launches Clean, Luxury, Inclusive Hair Care Brand KHAIR |website=Newsfile |date=2023-05-23 |language=en |access-date=2025-05-23}}</ref> In April 2023, she was listed as an International Voter for the Golden Globe Awards.<ref name="GoldenGlobesVoters">{{Cite web |title=International Voters and Countries |url=https://www.goldenglobes.com/articles/golden-globe-international-voters-countries |website=Golden Globes |date=2023-04-10 |language=en |access-date=2023-04-17}}</ref> In April 2025, she appeared in the Lifetime film ''Fame: A Temptations Story'' alongside Keri Hilson.<ref name="RatedRFilm">{{cite web|url=https://ratedrnb.com/2025/04/lifetime-fame-a-temptations-story-trailer-keri-hilson-keshia-chante/|title=Lifetime Debuts ‘Fame: A Temptations Story’ Trailer Starring Keri Hilson and Keshia Chanté |website=Rated R&B |date=2025-04-03 |language=en |access-date=2025-08-26}}</ref>
In June 2025, Chanté participated in the 25th‑anniversary ''106 & Park'' tribute segment at the BET Awards in Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite web |title=BET Awards Marks 25 Years of Culture’s Biggest Night with Host Kevin Hart |url=https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/bet/shows/bet-awards-2025/releases/?view=111535-bet-awards-marks-25-years-of-culture-biggest-night-with-host-kevin-hart-filled-with-iconic-tributes-and-performances |website=Paramount Press Express |date=June 2025 |language=en |access-date=26 August 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Top 10 Moments of the Night |url=https://www.bet.com/bet-awards/articles/49as46/bet-awards-2025-top-10-moments-of-the-night |website=BET |date=June 2025 |language=en |access-date=26 August 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Ashanti, Bow Wow, B2K lead 106 & Park tribute at 2025 BET Awards |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2550135/ashanti-bow-wow-b2k-lead-106-park-tribute-at-2025-bet-awards |work=The Express Tribune |date=June 2025 |language=en |access-date=26 August 2025}}</ref>
== Musical style == Tara Henley of ''The Georgia Straight'' wrote that Chanté has "an arresting voice, magnetic charisma, and driving ambition."<ref>{{cite web |last=Henley |first=Tara |title=Keshia Chanté |url=https://www.straight.com/article/keshia-chanta |website=The Georgia Straight |date=2004-09-09 |language=en |access-date=26 August 2025}}</ref> Denise Sheppard of Amazon.ca described Chanté as "a teen‑targeted pop phenom" whose "music has the one‑two punch of melodic hooks and the voice to back them up; a combination that can and will appeal to dance/pop music fans of any age."<ref>{{cite web |last=Sheppard |first=Denise |title=Keshia Chanté: Keshia Chanté |url=https://www.amazon.ca/Keshia-Chant%C3%A9/dp/B00028U67W |website=Amazon.ca |date=2016-05-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160512080642/https://www.amazon.ca/Keshia-Chant%C3%A9/dp/B00028U67W |archive-date=2016-05-12 |url-status=live |language=en |access-date=23 May 2023}}</ref>
=== Influences === Chanté has cited Beyoncé, Aaliyah, and Brandy among her childhood influences, as well as Tupac Shakur, with whom she shares a birthday.<ref>{{cite web |title=Keshia Chanté’s Night & Day Grind [Interview] |url=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/2011/11/keshia-chantes-night-and-day-grind-interview/ |website=HipHopCanada |date=2011-11-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018210541/http://www.hiphopcanada.com/2011/11/keshia-chantes-night-and-day-grind-interview/ |archive-date=2016-10-18 |url-status=dead |language=en |access-date=7 June 2017}}</ref>
== 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.<ref name="ctv.ca">{{cite web |title=Junos.CTV.ca |url=http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/mini/CTVNews/1111865215079_21/?s_name=junos2005&no_ads=box |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050919173132/http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/mini/CTVNews/1111865215079_21?s_name=junos2005&no_ads=box |archive-date=2005-09-19 |url-status=dead |language=en |access-date=6 June 2009}}</ref><ref name=":4" /> She later served as a judge on ''Canada’s Best Beauty Talent'' alongside Coco Rocha and ''Flare'' editor‑in‑chief Lisa Tant.<ref>{{cite web |title=Canada’s Best Beauty Talent – FINALE |url=http://keshiachante.com/canadas-best-beauty-talent-finale/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160502175133/http://keshiachante.com/canadas-best-beauty-talent-finale/ |archive-date=2016-05-02 |url-status=dead |language=en |access-date=3 May 2016}}</ref>
===Endorsements=== Chanté has endorsed brands such as CANON, Pepsi, Bacardi, Nestlé, Bell, Rogers, Stila Cosmetics, MAC Cosmetics, Ecko Red and Sony.<ref name=":4" /> In 2007, Chanté served as the face of Ontario Tourism and sang the theme song in their commercials.<ref name="swaymag.ca">{{Cite web |date=April 15, 2009 |title=Sway Magazine - www.swaymag.ca |url=http://swaymag.ca/fall2008/music1.php |url-status=deviated |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090415180311/http://swaymag.ca/fall2008/music1.php |archive-date=April 15, 2009 |access-date=May 23, 2023}}</ref> In November 2010, Chanté became the face of the Pepsi Refresh Project campaign.<ref name=":4" />
== Personal life == Chanté divides her time between West Hollywood, California, and Toronto, Ontario.<ref>{{cite web |title=Star quality: Canadian superstar Keshia Chanté joins as a new host of CBC's Battle of the Blades |url=https://ca.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/02020110558008/keshia-chante-new-host-of-cbc-battle-of-the-blades-in-partnership |website=Hello! Canada |language=en |access-date=26 August 2025}}</ref>
==Philanthropy== Chanté has supported HIV/AIDS awareness and youth initiatives in Canada and abroad.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Give CANFAR And Keshia A Kiss {{!}} Samaritanmag |url=https://www.samaritanmag.com/give-canfar-and-keshia-kiss |access-date=2025-09-05 |website=www.samaritanmag.com}}</ref>
She has worked with World Vision in the Dominican Republic.<ref>{{cite web |title=More Celebrities That Support World Vision |website=World Vision Canada |url=http://www.worldvision.ca/About-Us/Our-Celebrities/Pages/More-Celebrities-That-Support-World-Vision.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110101075802/http://www.worldvision.ca/About-Us/Our-Celebrities/Pages/More-Celebrities-That-Support-World-Vision.aspx |archive-date=2011-01-01 |url-status=dead |access-date=26 August 2025 |language=en}}</ref> She also participated in an AIDS awareness fundraiser with Alicia Keys in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.<ref>{{cite web |title=CANADA: Alicia Keys, Stephen Lewis Push for AIDS Awareness |website=Aegis |url=http://www.aegis.com/news/ads/2004/AD042448.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629185545/http://www.aegis.com/news/ads/2004/AD042448.html |archive-date=2011-06-29 |url-status=dead |date=2004-12-01 |access-date=26 August 2025 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Alicia Keys lends voice to AIDS fight |website=CTV Toronto |url=http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/plocal/CTVNews/20041129/alicia_keys_aids_041129/20041129/?hub=TorontoHome |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325001547/http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/plocal/CTVNews/20041129/alicia_keys_aids_041129/20041129/?hub=TorontoHome |archive-date=2012-03-25 |url-status=dead |date=2004-11-29 |access-date=26 August 2025 |language=en}}</ref>
In 2014, Chanté appeared in an NBC public service announcement for Mariska Hargitay’s Joyful Heart Foundation alongside Eli Manning and Hilary Swank to raise awareness of domestic violence.<ref name=":4" /> She has hosted We Day events in Calgary and Ottawa and spoken about mental health awareness, including depression and anxiety.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />
== Discography == {{main|Keshia Chanté discography}}
'''Studio albums''' * ''Keshia Chanté'' (2004) * ''2U'' (2006) * ''Night & Day'' (2011) * ''Unbound 02'' (2018)
'''EPs''' * ''Unbound 01'' (2017)
== Filmography == {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | 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 | data-sort-value="Next Star, The" | ''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 | data-sort-value="World's Best, The" | ''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 <ref name=":4" /> * Canadian Radio Music Award for "Best New Solo Artist" (Dance/Urban/Rhythmic) – Won <ref name="CRMA2004">{{cite web |title=Canadian Music Week 2004 – Canadian Radio Music Awards winners |url=http://www.cmw.net/cmw2004/presscrma.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090110061256/http://www.cmw.net/cmw2004/presscrma.htm |archive-date=2009-01-10 |url-status=dead |website=Canadian Music Week |language=en |access-date=26 August 2025}}</ref> * Canadian Radio Music Award for "Best New Solo Artist" (CHR) – Won <ref name="CRMA2004" />
=== 2004 === * Canadian Urban Music Award for Best New Artist – Won <ref name="CTV2004" /> * Canadian Urban Music Award for Video of the Year for "Bad Boy" – Won <ref name="CTV2004" /> * Canadian Urban Music Award for Fans’ Choice – Won <ref name="CTV2004" /> * Rising Star Award for Rising Star of the Year – Won <ref name=":4" /> * MuchMusic Video Award for "Best R&B Video" for "Does He Love Me?" – Won <ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=KESHIA CHANTE CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY – Sony Music Canada |url=https://www.sonymusic.ca/press_release/keshia-chante-celebrates-20th-anniversary |access-date=2025-09-23 |website=www.sonymusic.ca}}</ref>
=== 2005 === * Juno Award for "R&B/Soul Recording of the Year" – Won <ref name="Juno2005RBSoul">{{cite web |url=https://junoawards.ca/nomination/2005-rbsoul-recording-of-the-year-keshia-chante/ |title=2005 — R&B/Soul Recording of the Year — Keshia Chanté |website=Juno Awards |language=en |access-date=26 August 2025}}</ref> * Juno Award for "New Artist of the Year" – Nominee <ref>{{cite web |url=https://junoawards.ca/awards/past-winners-nominees/ |title=Past Nominees + Winners |website=Juno Awards |language=en |access-date=26 August 2025}}</ref> * Canadian Urban Music Award for "Video of the Year" for "Does He Love Me?" – Won <ref name=":5" /> * MuchMusic Video Award for "People's Choice: Favourite Canadian Artist" – Won <ref name=":4" /> * MuchMusic Video Award for "Best Pop Video" for "Does He Love Me?" – Won <ref name=":4" />
=== 2007 === * Juno Award for "R&B/Soul Recording of the Year" for "Been Gone" – Nominee <ref>{{cite web |url=https://junoawards.ca/nomination/2007-rbsoul-recording-of-the-year-keshia-chante/ |title=2007 — R&B/Soul Recording of the Year — Keshia Chanté |website=Juno Awards |language=en |access-date=26 August 2025}}</ref>
=== 2008 === * Juno Award for "R&B/Soul Recording of the Year" for "2U" – Nominee <ref>{{cite web |url=https://junoawards.ca/nomination/2008-rbsoul-recording-of-the-year-keshia-chante/ |title=2008 — R&B/Soul Recording of the Year — Keshia Chanté |website=Juno Awards |language=en |access-date=26 August 2025}}</ref>
=== 2011 === * Juno Award for "Dance Recording of the Year" for "Table Dancer" – Nominee <ref>{{cite web |url=https://junoawards.ca/nomination/2011-dance-recording-of-the-year-keshia-chante/ |title=2011 — Dance Recording of the Year — Keshia Chanté |website=Juno Awards |language=en |access-date=26 August 2025}}</ref> * Juno Award for "R&B/Soul Recording of the Year" for "Test Drive" – Nominee <ref>{{cite web |url=https://junoawards.ca/nomination/2011-rbsoul-recording-of-the-year-keshia-chante/ |title=2011 — R&B/Soul Recording of the Year — Keshia Chanté |website=Juno Awards |language=en |access-date=26 August 2025}}</ref>
=== 2018 === * Juno Award for "R&B/Soul Recording of the Year" for ''Unbound 01'' (EP) – Nominee <ref>{{cite web |url=https://junoawards.ca/nomination/2018-rbsoul-keshia-chante/ |title=2018 — R&B/Soul — Keshia Chanté |website=Juno Awards |language=en |access-date=26 August 2025}}</ref>
=== 2022 === * Canadian Screen Award — Best Entertainment News Program or Series for ''ET Canada'' – Winner <ref>{{cite web |title=ET Canada wins the 2022 Canadian Screen Award for Best Entertainment News Program or Series |url=https://www.corusent.com/news/et-canada-wins-the-2022-canadian-screen-award-for-best-entertainment-news-program-or-series/ |website=Corus Entertainment |language=en|date=April 7, 2022 |access-date=27 November 2023}}</ref>
=== 2023 === * Canadian Screen Award — Best Host, Web Program or Series for ''ET Canada Live'' – Winner <ref name="academy.ca-2023">{{cite web |date=2023-02-22 |title=Cheryl Hickey, Roz Weston, Sangita Patel, Carlos Bustamante, Keshia Chanté, Morgan Hoffman |url=https://www.academy.ca/2023/cheryl-hickey-3/ |website=Academy.ca |language=en |access-date=7 March 2024}}</ref>
=== 2024 === * Canadian Screen Award — Best Host, Live Entertainment Special for ''The Legacy Awards'' – Nominee <ref name="academy.ca-2024a">{{cite web |date=2024-03-06 |title=Keshia Chanté |url=https://www.academy.ca/2024/keshia-chante/ |website=Academy.ca |language=en |access-date=7 March 2024}}</ref> * Canadian Screen Award — Best Host, Entertainment News Program for ''Entertainment Tonight Canada'' – Nominee <ref name="academy.ca-2024b">{{cite web |date=2024-03-06 |title=Cheryl Hickey, Sangita Patel, Carlos Bustamante, Morgan Hoffman, Keshia Chanté, Brittnee Blair, Jed Tavernier |url=https://www.academy.ca/2024/cheryl-hickey-5/ |website=Academy.ca |language=en |access-date=7 March 2024}}</ref>
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