Toni Braxton

Birth Name:

Toni Michelle Braxton

Birth Place:

Severn, Maryland, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actress, Producer, Music department, Writer

In 1993, she won two Grammy Awards, one for Best New Artist and another for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for "Another Sad Love Long․"
In 1994, she won a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for "Breathe Again․"
Received the Lupus L․A․ award for Women of Achievement
Became a spokesperson for Autism Speaks and has volunteered with the American Heart Association
When she was growing up she sang in her church's choir
Before she became a solo artist, Arista Records signed her and her four sisters as a singing group
Quote: "[on her autistic son] "Today, Diezel is talking and attending a mainstream school․ He still needs occupational therapy, but he is a wonderful example of what can happen with early detection and intervention․""
Her vocal style combines R&B, Pop, Jazz and Gospel
On Broadway, she starred in "Beauty and the Beast" and "Aida․"
Stood on a pedestal in her music video for "You're Making Me High" to make her seem taller than her five foot two inch stature

2013Razzie Award - Worst Screen Ensemble:Nominated
2017Leo - Best Television Movie:Winner
2019Image Award - Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special:Nominated

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