Alexandra Chaves facts for kids

Alexandra Chaves, born on May 9, 2001, is a talented Canadian dancer and actress. Many people know her for playing the character Piper on the popular TV show The Next Step, which aired on Family and CBBC.

Alexandra Chaves's Journey in Dance and Acting

Alexandra Chaves started dancing at a young age. She quickly showed how skilled she was.

Early Dance Achievements

In 2011, Alexandra won a big award: the title of Mini Miss Dance Canada. This was a great start to her career! She was also part of the Toronto Raptors Junior Hip Hop Crew, which is a dance team for the famous basketball team. Alexandra also trained at the National Ballet School of Canada, where she learned many professional dance skills.

Starring in The Next Step

In 2016, Alexandra joined the cast of the TV series The Next Step. She played the role of Piper, a main character, starting in the show's fourth season. She was a cast member for many seasons, appearing in over 100 episodes.

As part of her work on The Next Step, Alexandra helped with Family Channel's Stand Up! campaign. This campaign worked to stop bullying. She also went on tours with her co-stars from The Next Step. In 2017, they toured the UK for the Disney Channel Big Ticket Concert. Later, in 2019, they toured Australia, New Zealand, and the UK again.

Being a Youth Advocate

Alexandra Chaves is also a Youth Advocate for Plan Canada. This means she helps speak up for young people and important causes.

Alexandra Chaves's Personal Life and Health

Alexandra's life has also included balancing her career with her education and health.

Education and School

Alexandra went to St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School. To make time for her acting career, she later attended Virtual High School. This allowed her to continue her studies while working on TV shows.

Health Challenges

When she was 12 years old, Alexandra was diagnosed with a heart condition called heart arrhythmia. This meant her heart beat with an irregular rhythm. She had to take a nine-month break from dancing to recover. In 2018, she was also diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, which is a long-term condition that affects the digestive system.

Alexandra Chaves's Filmography

Alexandra has appeared in several TV shows and films. Here are some of her roles:

See also

In Spanish: Alexandra Chaves para niños