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Chanté Adams
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Adams at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival
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| Born | December 16, 1994 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
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| Education | Carnegie Mellon University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
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Roxanne Roxanne |
Chanté Adams, born on December 16, 1994, is a talented American actress. She became well-known for her main role in the 2017 movie Roxanne Roxanne. For her amazing performance, she won a special award at the Sundance Film Festival, called the Special Jury Prize for Breakthrough Performance.
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About Chanté Adams
Chanté Adams grew up in Detroit, Michigan. She started acting when she was a student at Cass Technical High School. After high school, she went to Carnegie Mellon University's School of Drama. There, she earned her bachelor's degree. After finishing college, she moved to New York to follow her dream of becoming an actress.
Her Big Break
Just one month after moving to New York, Chanté got a chance to audition for a big role. It was for a movie about the rapper Roxanne Shanté. Chanté got the part, and filming began very quickly, just eight days later! Her performance in Roxanne Roxanne was a huge success. She won the Special Jury Prize for Breakthrough Performance at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. This award is given to actors who show outstanding talent in their roles.
Other Movies and TV Shows
Chanté Adams has appeared in several other films. These include Monsters and Men (2018), Bad Hair (2020), and The Photograph (2020).
In 2021, Chanté starred with Michael B. Jordan in the romantic movie A Journal for Jordan. This film was directed by the famous actor and director Denzel Washington. In 2022, she also played a main role in the TV show A League of Their Own. This show is based on the popular 1992 movie about a women's baseball league. She acted alongside stars like D'Arcy Carden and Abbi Jacobson. In 2024, she appeared in the miniseries A Man in Full.
Chanté Adams' Acting Work
Chanté Adams has worked in movies, television, and even on Broadway.
Movies
- 2017: Roxanne Roxanne as Roxanne Shanté
- 2018: Monsters and Men as Zoe
- 2018: Good Girls Get High as Ashanti
- 2020: Bad Hair as Linda Bludso
- 2020: The Photograph as Young Christine Eames
- 2021: Voyagers as Phoebe
- 2021: A Journal for Jordan as Dana Canedy
Television Shows
- 2022: A League of Their Own as Maxine "Max" Chapman (main role)
- 2024: A Man in Full as Jill Hensley (miniseries)
Broadway Plays
- 2022: Skeleton Crew as Shanita
Awards and Recognitions
Chanté Adams has received awards and nominations for her acting.
- 2017: Won the Special Jury Prize for Breakthrough Performance at the Sundance Film Festival for Roxanne, Roxanne.
- 2022: Nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for Skeleton Crew.
External Links
- Chanté Adams on IMDb
- Official Instagram: https://instagram.com/chante_adams?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
See also
In Spanish: Chanté Adams para niños
