Biography
Abel Tesfaye, known by his stage name the Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. Regarded as an influential figure in popular music, he is known for his light-lyric tenor vocal range and falsetto, alternative R&B sound, and dark aesthetics, as well as the cinematic visuals and storytelling of his music videos. His accolades include 4 Grammy Awards, 20 Billboard Music Awards, 22 Juno Awards, 6 American Music Awards, 3 MTV Video Music Awards, and a Latin Grammy Award.
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Awards & recognition
- Grammy Award — Best Progressive R&B Album · 2016
- Juno Award — Artist of the Year · 2016
- MTV Europe Music Awards · 2016
- American Music Awards · 2015
- BET Her Award · 2015
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- Juno Award — Artist of the Year · 2015
- Canada's Walk of Fame · 2014
- Juno Award — Breakthrough Artist of the Year · 2013
- Juno Award — R&B/Soul Recording of the Year · 2013
- Billboard Music Awards
- People's Choice Awards
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 2016 · nominated
- Juno Award — R&B/Soul Recording of the Year · 2014 · nominated
- BET Award — Best New Artist · 2013 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Melodic Rap Performance · 2013 · nominated
- Juno Award — Breakthrough Artist of the Year · 2013 · nominated
- Juno Award — R&B/Soul Recording of the Year · 2013 · nominated
- MTV Europe Music Award — Best Canadian Act · 2013 · nominated
- MTV Video Music Award — Best New Artist · 2013 · nominated
- MTV Video Music Award — Best Visual Effects · 2013 · nominated
Filmography20 titles
Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live
The Simpsons
MTV Video Music Awards
The Weeknd: Live at SoFi Stadium
Avatar: The Way of Water
Robot Chicken
Black Panther
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
The Weeknd x The Dawn FM Experience
Uncut Gems
The Graham Norton Show
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
American Dad!
Saturday Night Live
Fifty Shades of Grey
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Idol
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy
Hurry Up Tomorrow