The Weeknd

The Weeknd

Born: February 16, 1990
in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (born February 16, 1990), known professionally as The Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is noted for his unconventional music production, artistic reinventions, and his signature use of the falsetto register. His accolades include 4 Grammy Awards, 20 Billboard Music Awards, 22 Juno Awards, 6 American Music Awards, 2 MTV Video Music Awards, a Latin Grammy Award, and nominations for an Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.

Tesfaye earned critical and commercial success with his pop-leaning second album Beauty Behind the Madness (2015), which reached number one in the US, contained the US Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping singles "Can't Feel My Face" and "The Hills", and won the Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album and was nominated for Album of the Year. His trap-infused third album Starboy (2016) saw similar commercial success and included the US number-one single of the same name and "Die for You", and won the Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album. Tesfaye explored new wave and dream pop with his critically-acclaimed fourth studio album After Hours (2020), which featured the chart record-setting single "Blinding Lights" and the US number-one singles "Heartless" and "Save Your Tears". Dance-pop inspired his fifth album Dawn FM (2022), which included the US top-ten single "Take My Breath".

Tesfaye is a cinephile, and has made numerous movie references in his music videos and teasers. On August 30, 2019, during the Telluride Film Festival, he made his acting debut in the film Uncut Gems. On March 7, 2020, during his third appearance as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live, he starred in the skit "On The Couch" with actors Kenan Thompson and Chris Redd. On May 4, he co-wrote and starred in an episode of American Dad!. In July, he voiced three characters during the 200th episode of Robot Chicken. On June 29, 2021, Tesfaye announced that he would be co-creating, co-writing, executive producing and starring in the HBO television drama series The Idol, alongside his producing partner Reza Fahim and Euphoria creator Sam Levinson. On March 20, 2022, Tesfaye voiced two characters during an episode of The Simpsons. In 2023, it was announced that Tesfaye is co-writing a film with Trey Edward Shults, who is attached to direct; Tesfaye is also set to star in the film, alongside Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan.

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Movies for The Weeknd...

TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy
Title: TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 28, 2024
Type: Movie
A series of lawsuits and allegations have legendary rap mogul P. Diddy on the ropes. TMZ has the troubling inside story from people who were there.
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The Weeknd - Live at Nilton Santos (Engenhão)
Title: The Weeknd - Live at Nilton Santos (Engenhão)
Character: the weeknd
Released: October 7, 2023
Type: Movie
Abel's set in a-beautiful-neighborhood's stadium, Rio de Janeiro - Brasil. 07/11/2023.
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Title: The Idol
Character: Tedros
Released: June 4, 2023
Type: TV
After a nervous breakdown derailed Jocelyn's last tour, she’s determined to claim her rightful status as the greatest and sexiest pop star in America. Her passions are reignited by Tedros, a nightclub impresario with a sordid past. Will her romantic awakening take her to glorious new heights or the deepest and darkest depths of her soul?
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The Weeknd: Coachella Music Festival Live Show
Title: The Weeknd: Coachella Music Festival Live Show
Character: Self
Released: April 14, 2023
Type: Movie
The Weeknd had a good weekend. As he sort-of-promised by retweeting a fan several days ago, the Weeknd turned up at Coachella on Friday night during producer Metro Boomin’s set. For the live debut, Dean’s saxophone rumbled through the Sahara Tent while the crowd was blinded by The Weeknd’s fluorescent, all-white ensemble, along with the lights. The Weeknd first performed his solo songs “Faith,” “Escape from LA,” and “Heartless” before Future joined the artists for “Low Life.” From there, Abel Tesfaye debuted “Double Fantasy,” a song from his upcoming HBO series The Idol. The artists closed the set with “Creepin,” which also featured 21 Savage and Diddy.
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The Weeknd: Live at SoFi Stadium
Title: The Weeknd: Live at SoFi Stadium
Character: Self
Released: February 25, 2023
Type: Movie
Filmed at LA's SoFi Stadium, The Weeknd brings down the house – and your living room – in this epic concert event.
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The Weeknd x The Dawn FM Experience
Title: The Weeknd x The Dawn FM Experience
Character: Self
Released: February 26, 2022
Type: Movie
Enter the experience of Dawn FM as The Weeknd performs his latest album live in a theatrically unsettled and unnerving world.
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The Weeknd: 103.5 Dawn FM
Title: The Weeknd: 103.5 Dawn FM
Character: Self
Released: January 7, 2022
Type: Movie
Live performance broadcast of The Weeknd's album Dawn FM.
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Echoes of Silence
Title: Echoes of Silence
Character: Singer
Released: December 21, 2021
Type: Movie
The Weeknd Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of ‘Echoes of Silence’ by Sharing Title-Track video. Directed by Kurando Furuya with creative direction from well-known Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama, the CGI visual depicts robots existing in a post-apocalyptic world. Throughout the video, the robots dance and interact, even engaging in a Michelangelo Creation of Adam moment.
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The Show
Title: The Show
Character: Performer
Released: September 24, 2021
Type: Movie
A look into the making of The Weeknd's 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show.
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The Weeknd Reads GQ Until The Lights Go Out
Title: The Weeknd Reads GQ Until The Lights Go Out
Character: The Weeknd
Released: August 2, 2021
Type: Movie
See all the way behind the scenes of The Weeknd's GQ September Issue cover shoot. Seemingly unbothered, The Weeknd reads GQ Magazine until production cuts the lights.
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Canadian Hits at the BBC
Title: Canadian Hits at the BBC
Character: Self
Released: July 21, 2021
Type: Movie
It’s time to Canuck n’ Roll as we celebrate Canada Day with a trip through the best of the BBC’s music archives, exploring some of that great nation’s finest music stars.
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The Weeknd: After Hours
Title: The Weeknd: After Hours
Character: Self
Released: March 4, 2020
Type: Movie
Official short film for The Weeknd's "After Hours" album.
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Uncut Gems
Title: Uncut Gems
Character: The Weeknd
Released: August 30, 2019
Type: Movie
A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.
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He Was Never There, Docupoem
Title: He Was Never There, Docupoem
Character: Self
Released: April 9, 2018
Type: Movie
A short documentary capturing the recording sessions of The Weeknd's "My Dear Melancholy,"
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The Weeknd - iHeartRadio Music Festival
Title: The Weeknd - iHeartRadio Music Festival
Character: Singer
Released: September 22, 2017
Type: Movie
The Weeknd rocked the stage at the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Festival! The 27-year-old superstar brought major energy to the stage on Friday night (September 22) with his smash hits like “Starboy,” “Can’t Feel My Face,” “The Hills” and “I Feel It Coming,” as well as Starboy tracks “Reminder” and “Party Monster.”
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AWGE DVD: Volume 1
Title: AWGE DVD: Volume 1
Character: Self / The Weeknd
Released: September 17, 2017
Type: Movie
First installment of the documentary like series from the A$AP Rocky founded creative agency AWGE
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The Weeknd: Lollapalooza Brazil
Title: The Weeknd: Lollapalooza Brazil
Character: Singer
Released: March 26, 2017
Type: Movie
The Lollapalooza Brasil 2017 lineup has just been announced and features headliners Metallica, The Strokes and The Weeknd. Joining them are The Chainsmokers, Flume, Duran Duran and tons of others. This will be the festival’s sixth year in action. It takes place on March 25th and 26th Autódromo de Interlagos in São Paulo.
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Lemonade
Title: Lemonade
Character: Self (voice) (uncredited)
Released: April 23, 2016
Type: Movie
The second "visual album" (a collection of short films) by Beyoncé, this time around she takes a piercing look at racial issues and feminist concepts through a sexualized, satirical, and solemn tone.
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Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
Title: Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
Character: Self
Released: February 6, 2016
Type: Movie
Director Spike Lee chronicles Michael Jackson's early rise to fame.
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Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live
Title: Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live
Character: Self
Released: December 20, 2015
Type: Movie
Filmed in front of 76,000 fans at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Australia, "The 1989 World Tour Live" captures Taylor Swift's entire performance while also mixing in behind-the-scene, rehearsal, and special guest footage from her 1989 Tour.
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The Weeknd - Apple Music Festival: London 2015
Title: The Weeknd - Apple Music Festival: London 2015
Character: Self
Released: September 23, 2015
Type: Movie
The Weeknd's headlining performance at the Apple Music Festival held at The Roundhouse, Camden Town on September 23th, 2015.
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The Weeknd - Belong To The World
Title: The Weeknd - Belong To The World
Character: The Weeknd
Released: July 15, 2013
Type: Movie
Music Video to The Weeknd's ,,Belong To The World", from his first studio album, Kiss Land. Directed by Anthony Mandler, the video captures Kiss Land's Blade Runner-esque aesthetic.
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Title: The Graham Norton Show
Character: Himself
Released: February 22, 2007
Type: TV
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.
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Title: American Dad!
Character: The Weeknd (voice)
Released: February 6, 2005
Type: TV
The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and breadwinner Stan Smith; his better half housewife, Francine Smith; their college-aged daughter, Hayley Smith; and their high-school-aged son, Steve Smith. Outside of the Smith family, there are three additional main characters, including Hayley's boyfriend turned husband, Jeff Fischer; the family's man-in-a-goldfish-body pet, Klaus; and most notably the family's zany alien, Roger, who is "full of masquerades, brazenness, and shocking antics."
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Title: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Character: Self
Released: February 3, 1999
Type: TV
Merging fashion, fantasy and entertainment, this lingerie runway show includes pink carpet interviews, model profiles, behind-the-scenes looks at the making of the show, and musical performances.
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Title: MTV Europe Music Awards
Character: Self - Performer
Released: November 24, 1994
Type: TV
The MTV Europe Music Awards "(EMA)" were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe. Originally beginning as an alternative to the American MTV Video Music Awards, the MTV Europe Music Awards is today a popular celebration of what MTV viewers consider the best in music. The awards are chosen by MTV viewers throughout Europe. The MTV Europe Music Awards always changes its host city.
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Title: The Simpsons
Character: Orion Hughes / Darius Hughes (voice)
Released: December 17, 1989
Type: TV
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
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Title: MTV Video Music Awards
Character: Self
Released: September 14, 1984
Type: TV
An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
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Title: Saturday Night Live
Character: Self - Musical Guest
Released: October 11, 1975
Type: TV
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
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Title: American Music Awards
Character: Self - Musical Guest
Released: February 19, 1974
Type: TV
An annual American music awards show. Unlike the Grammys, which are awarded on the basis of votes by members of the Recording Academy, the AMAs are determined by a poll of the public and music buyers.
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Untitled Trey Edward Shults Project
Title: Untitled Trey Edward Shults Project
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie