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Teen Pop Star Chantel 'Chani ' Christie Wins 'Pop Artist of the Year' Award at the 19th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards and Signs to Renowned L.A. Talent Agency

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Chantel "Chani" Christie, fashion model/actress, author, and recording artist/producer is enjoying an enormous year. Christie, recently signed to the renowned L.A. Talent agency, also took home the "Pop Artist of the Year" award at the 19th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards. The 16 year old multi talented entertainer was selected to participate in the "Girls Are Not for Sale" mega campaign which brought awareness to the trafficking of young American girls. The campaign was spearheaded by recording artist SINEAD O'CONNOR who recorded the duet "This is To Mother You" which featured Grammy award winning recording artist/producer MARY J. BLIGE. www.girlsarenotforsale.org

"Being a part of the video for such a beautiful song and worthy cause was amazing," states Chantel. "I am also honored to have won the 2009 'Pop Artist of the Year' award and to be represented by L.A. Talent agency as well."

Christie, the United States youth ambassador on HIV/AIDS awareness and bestselling author of the book titled "I Want to Live: A Teenager's Guide to Finding Self Love" is busy putting the finishing touches on her new book titled, "A Girl Has to Look Good! A beauty, fashion and lifestyle Guide." Chantel also just released her very successful PSA, KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! which addresses teens and young adults about being tested for HIV/AIDS and knowing their status. www.chanigirlfoundation.com

About Chantel "Chani" Christie: A bright 16 year old bestselling author, recording artist, fashion model/actress and producer, "Chani," was awarded the 2009 Martin Luther King Jr. Excellence in Hip-Hop Award, and is currently starring in her new hit reality web series titled "Chani's Story." Chantel is also the United States youth ambassador for HIV/AIDS awareness, and is currently writing her second book. Chani, a junior in high school, has a passion to lead youth by not only educating them about HIV and AIDS awareness, but also through her music, books and TV/Film productions. She is currently cast to co-star in the new screenplay, Proud to be a Colored Girl, an adaptation of the new bestselling book by the same name, in 2010.

For More Information:

www.chantelchristie.com

www.latalent.com

www.lamusicawards.com

SOURCE Jean Rah Fya Records