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Also Known As Abel Makkonen Tesfaye
Born February 16, 1990 (age 34) • TorontoCanada
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)

Top Questions

Where was the Weeknd born?
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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