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The Weeknd Wows CinemaCon With Performance Introduced by Jenna Ortega • Apr. 2, 2025, 11:06 PM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)
The Weeknd unveils 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' trailer with surprise concert • Apr. 1, 2025, 11:06 PM ET (USA Today)

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Also Known As Abel Makkonen Tesfaye
Born February 16, 1990 (age 35) • Toronto • Canada
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2018) • Grammy Award (2016) • Grammy Award (2018): Best Urban Contemporary Album; for "Starboy" • Grammy Award (2016): Best R&B Performance; for "Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)" • Grammy Award (2016): Best Urban Contemporary Album; for "Beauty Behind the Madness"
Notable Works “Beauty Behind the Madness” • “My Dear Melancholy” • “Starboy”
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "Robot Chicken" (2020) • "American Dad!" (2020) • "Uncut Gems" (2019)
Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) "American Dad!" (2020)
Albums "After Hours" (2020) • "Starboy" (2016) • "Beauty Behind the Madness" (2015) • "Kiss Land" (2013) • "Echoes of Silence" (2011) • "Thursday" (2011) • "House of Balloons" (2011)

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The Weeknd was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on February 16, 1990.
What is the Weeknd's real name?
The Weeknd's real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye.

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