Keke Palmer is gearing up for a huge 2011. The 17-year-old, who will continue to star in the Nickelodeon sitcom “True Jackson, VP,” will also shoot a movie musical, produce and star in a second feature film, and perform voiceover characters in both a major animated motion picture and a new animated television series.
In addition to the big screen, Keke will release her sophomore album via Interscope Records later this year, lead by the single “The One You Call,” which she produced a video for.
First up is the feature film Joyful Noise, starring Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton and Palmer, which is currently in production. Keke plays the daughter of Latifah in the story centered on a small-town gospel choir. She will also be featured on the soundtrack for the movie.
For Ice Age: Continental Drift, the fourth film in the blockbuster Ice Age animated series from Fox, set for summer 2012, Palmer will voice the role of Peaches, a young woolly mammoth. Also on tap Ragz, a music-oriented Nickelodeon teen movie, that Keke is both starring in and producing, which is targeted for a 2012 premiere.
In addition, she will record this year the voice of Keisha, one of the magical fairies in the Nickelodeon animated action and fantasy series “Winx Club,” a hugely popular franchise with young girls worldwide that will debut in 2012 with new episodes in the U.S. Set in the mystical dimension of Magix where three schools educate modern fairies, witches and supernatural warriors from around the universe, “Winx Club” first aired in Italy six years ago and became an international phenomenon.
Palmer’s breakthrough portrayal of Akeelah Anderson in the sleeper hit Akeelah and The Bee won her an Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture in 2006. In 2010, she won for the second time for Best Actress in a Children’s Television Show for “True Jackson, VP.” Keke Palmer remains in the record books as the youngest actor to ever be nominated by the Screen Actors Guild in a lead actor category.
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If you haven’t heard of Keke Palmer yet, then get ready for her to be the next big thing in entertainment. At only 21 years old, this multi-talented actress, singer and songwriter is already making waves in TV, film, music and animation – and she’s just getting started! From starring roles in films such as ‘Akeelah and the Bee’ to voicing characters on animated series like ‘Shimmer & Shine’, it’s clear that Keke has established herself as a creative force with staying power. Her ambitious plans for 2011 will prove why she’s one of Hollywood’s most sought after young stars.
In 2011 alone, Keke is set to make several major appearances across TV screens and movie theaters worldwide. She’ll star alongside Academy Award winner Viola Davis in an upcoming ABC drama entitled ‘Custody’, which follows a family dealing with legal issues involving children services. Additionally, viewers can catch Keke in Tyler Perry’s ‘Madea’s Witness Protection Program’, where she plays opposite Eugene Levy and Denise Richards. She even released her first single “Keep It Movin” earlier this year off her upcoming debut album produced by Grammy winning producer Rob Knoxx.
The sky really seems to be the limit when it comes to Keke Palmer’s career trajectory – no wonder she was named one of Variety Magazine’s 10 Comics To Watch back in 2009! With all these exciting projects lined up for 2011, we can’t wait to see what else this powerhouse performer has up her sleeve.
Keke Palmer’s Career Achievements
Keke Palmer is an actress, singer, songwriter and entrepreneur who has achieved great success in the entertainment industry. She began her career as a child actor at age 13 with her first role being in the 2004 movie Barbershop 2: Back In Business. Since then, she’s gone on to become a successful recording artist and voiceover artist for animations like Ice Age: Continental Drift and Trolls World Tour. Her acting credits include roles in films such as Akeelah And The Bee (2006) and Joyful Noise (2012), TV series True Jackson VP (2008-2011) and Scream Queens (2015-2016).
In 2011, Keke was named one of Variety Magazine’s “Top Ten Actors To Watch” list. That same year she starred in the film Jumping The Broom alongside Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine and Paula Patton; released her debut album So Uncool; voiced Penny Proud on Disney Channel’s animated television show The Proud Family Movie; and had recurring roles on ABC Family’s 90210 reboot series.
The past few years have been especially busy for Keke, who recently completed filming Season 4 of Animal Kingdom on TNT, produced the documentary American Dream/American Knightmare about Suge Knight which premiered at SXSW 2019, developed original content for YouTube Red Originals including her self-titled talk show “Just Keke”, wrote two books titled I Don’t Belong To You: Quiet Your Inner Voice & Live Your Life On Purpose and Hustling With Heart: How A Young CEO Found Balance Between Work & Play — both published by Simon & Schuster imprint Atria Books. It’s clear that she continues to strive for excellence in all areas of her life!
Upcoming Projects Involving Multiple Platforms
Keke Palmer is showing no signs of slowing down in 2021. She has a number of exciting projects on the horizon that involve multiple platforms, including television, film, music and animation. On the small screen, she’ll be starring alongside Omari Hardwick in the new ABC drama Rebel which tells the story of a blue-collar legal advocate fighting for what’s right within the Los Angeles court system. She will also reprise her role as Niecy Jackson on Scream Queens for its upcoming third season.
In addition to these projects, Keke will appear in four feature films this year: Infamous (a crime thriller with Bella Thorne), Reckless (an action comedy about two estranged sisters who join forces to save their family’s restaurant from foreclosure); The Lost Husband (a romantic comedy based on Katherine Center’s novel) and Breaking News In Yuba County (a dark comedy with Allison Janney). Her voiceover work continues as well; she recently lent her talents to an animated musical version of Cinderella set to premiere this summer.
Finally, Keke just released a single titled “Snack” off her upcoming album The Bossette Project which is due out later this year. It looks like fans can look forward to more great content from Keke Palmer in 2021!
Conclusion
In conclusion, Keke Palmer has built an impressive career and is continuing to explore her opportunities. She’s proven herself to be a versatile entertainer with talent in multiple platforms, including television, film, music, and animations. Her strong work ethic and dedication have earned her respect within the industry and admiration from fans worldwide.
This year promises to be one of the most exciting yet for this ambitious starlet. From starring alongside Queen Latifah in Joyful Noise to voicing a character on Nickelodeon’s Winx Club series, she’s showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Plus, I’m personally looking forward to hearing some new music from Keke! It’s inspiring to see someone so young making such amazing strides in their field – it just goes to show that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.
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