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|nationality = [[File:Flag of the United States.png|20px]] American |
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− | |occupation(s) = Actress, singer-songwriter, dancer, fashion designer, voice actress, |
+ | |occupation(s) = Actress, singer-songwriter, dancer, fashion designer, voice actress, activist |
⚫ | |years active = [[2002]]-present}}'''Lauren Keyana "Keke" Palmer''' is an American actress, singer-songwriter, dancer, fashion designer, voice actress, and activist who was best known for her role as [[w:c:truejackson:True Jackson|the titular protagonist]] on the {{WikipediaLink|Nickelodeon}} sitcom ''{{WikipediaLink|True Jackson, VP}}'' from [[2009]] [[2010|to]] [[2011]]. She currently portrays Zayday Williams on the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] horror comedy-drama ''{{WikipediaLink|Scream Queens (2015 TV Series)|Scream Queens}}''. |
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− | |years active = [[2004]]-present |
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+ | Her first acting gig was as the niece of [[Queen Latifah]]'s character in the [[2004]] film. ''{{WikipediaLink|Barbershop 2: Back in Business}}''. Between [[2004]] [[2005|and]] [[2006]], she appeared in episodes of several TV series. She played a supporting role in the film ''{{WikipediaLink|Madea's Family Reunion}}'', and starred in ''{{WikipediaLink|Akeelah and the Bee}}''. She also voiced teen/young adult [[w:c:Peaches|Peaches]] in the ''{{WikipediaLink|Ice Age (franchise)|Ice Age}}'' franchise. She also guest starred Stylee from'' Bubble Guppies''. |
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− | Keke Palmer was born on August 26, 1993 in Harvey, Illinois as Lauren Keyana Palmer. She began singing in her church's choir at the age of five, and auditioned for a stage production of ''The Lion King'' at the age of nine. Her family moved to Los Angeles in 2004 so Palmer could pursue a screen career. Her first acting gig was as the niece of Queen Latifah's character in the 2004 film ''Barbershop 2: Back in Business''. Between 2004 and 2006, she appeared in episodes of several TV series. She played a supporting role in the film Madea's Family Reunion and starred in Akeelah and the Bee. She later stared in the [[DCOM]] ''[[Jump In!]] as Mary Thomas'' along with [[Corbin Bleu]]. |
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+ | For [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]], she starred in ''[[Jump In!]]'' as Mary Thomas, along with [[Corbin Bleu]]. She also sang two songs for her [[Disney Channel Original Movies|Disney Channel Original Movie]]: one called "It's My Turn Now", and the other called "Jumpin'". She even also be heard on ''[[Disneymania 5]]'' singing "[[Reflection]]" from ''[[Mulan]]''. In addition, she has signed a record deal with Atlantic Records, and is currently working on her debut music album. She was added as a substitute host on [[ABC]]'s ''Strahan and Sara'', but was so popular that the show became ''{{WikipediaLink|Strahan, Sara and Kiki}}. |
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− | Keke sang two songs for her movie ''[[Jump In!]]'' one called ''It's My Turn Now'' the other called ''Jumpin''. She also can be heard on ''DisneyMania 5'' singing ''Reflection'' from ''[[Mulan]]''. She has signed a record deal with Atlantic Records, and is currently working on her debut music album. |
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+ | Keke Palmer Nick KCA12.jpg|Keke Palmer attending the 2012 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. |
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− | + | Keke Palmer 66th Emmys.jpg|Keke Palmer arrives at the 66th annual Emmy Awards in August 2014. |
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+ | Keke Palmer SDCC.jpg|Keke Palmer speaks at the 2016 San Diego Comic Con. |
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+ | Ashley Judd & Keke Palmer Summer TCA Tour.jpg|Keke Palmer and [[Ashley Judd]] speak at the ''Berlin Station'' panel during the 2017 Summer TCA Press Tour. |
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+ | Keke Palmer TIFF19.jpg|Keke Palmer attending the 2019 Toronto International Film Fest. |
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+ | Keke Palmer 29th Gotham Awards.jpg|Keke Palmer arrives at the 29th annual Gotham Awards in December 2019. |
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Revision as of 11:49, 11 May 2020
Lauren Keyana "Keke" Palmer is an American actress, singer-songwriter, dancer, fashion designer, voice actress, and activist who was best known for her role as the titular protagonist on the Nickelodeon sitcom True Jackson, VP from 2009 to 2011. She currently portrays Zayday Williams on the Fox horror comedy-drama Scream Queens.
Her first acting gig was as the niece of Queen Latifah's character in the 2004 film. Barbershop 2: Back in Business. Between 2004 and 2006, she appeared in episodes of several TV series. She played a supporting role in the film Madea's Family Reunion, and starred in Akeelah and the Bee. She also voiced teen/young adult Peaches in the Ice Age franchise. She also guest starred Stylee from Bubble Guppies.
For Disney, she starred in Jump In! as Mary Thomas, along with Corbin Bleu. She also sang two songs for her Disney Channel Original Movie: one called "It's My Turn Now", and the other called "Jumpin'". She even also be heard on Disneymania 5 singing "Reflection" from Mulan. In addition, she has signed a record deal with Atlantic Records, and is currently working on her debut music album. She was added as a substitute host on ABC's Strahan and Sara, but was so popular that the show became Strahan, Sara and Kiki.