Alexandra Chaves | |
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Born |
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada | May 9, 2001
Education | St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2016-present |
Television | The Next Step |
Website |
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Alexandra Chaves (born May 9, 2001) is a Canadian dancer and actress, known for her role as Piper on the Family and CBBC series The Next Step.
In 2011, Chaves won the title of Mini Miss Dance Canada. [1] She was also a member of the Toronto Raptors Junior Hip Hop Crew and was part of the National Ballet School of Canada's professional program. [2] In 2016, Chaves joined the Family series The Next Step in its fourth season as Piper. She is still a cast member of the show. [3] As part of her work with The Next Step, Chaves has participated in Family Channel's Stand Up! anti-bullying campaign. [4] [5] In 2017, Chaves toured the UK with co-stars of The Next Step as part of the Disney Channel Big Ticket Concert. [6] [7] In 2019 she toured Australia, New Zealand and the UK again with The Next Step.
Chaves is a Plan Canada Youth Advocate. [8]
Chaves went to St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School before attending Virtual High School to accommodate her television career. [9] At age 12, she was diagnosed with heart arrhythmia that meant she would need to take a nine-month break from dancing. [2] In 2018, she was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. [10]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016–2022 | The Next Step | Piper | Main role (seasons 4-8) |
2018 | Anne with an E | Chorus Member | Episode: " I Protest Against Any Absolute Conclusion" |
2019 | Good Witch | Alex | Episode: " The Honeymoon" |
2019 | Trapped: The Alex Cooper Story | Daniela Lopez | Television film |
2024 | Geek Girl | Millie |