Besides singing, she has also played a supporting role in the British film Walking on Sunshine. [8] In the United Kingdom, it broke a world record after being digitally downloaded more than 50,000 times in less than 30 minutes. She is known for her philanthropic works and animal welfare campaigns as well. Leona Lewis eventually decided to leave school to pursue a career in music at the age of 17. Later, she joined the Italian Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. After completing her The Labyrinth tour, she started working on her third album, 'Glassheart'. She also has an older half-brother, Bradley, and a younger brother, Kyle. Leona Louise Lewis: Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) Mini Bio (1) Leona Lewis was born on April 3, 1985 in Islington, London, England, UK. It stood at the first position in the UK Charts with a sale of 161,000 copies in the first week itself. Leona was signed to Modest Management from 2006 to 2013.. She has also been represented by - By then, she had already begun to write and record her own material, and she worked as a receptionist at a solicitor's office and as a Pizza Hut waitress in order to fund the studio sessions. After so much struggle, Leona auditioned for the third series of the British reality music show, The X Factor in 2006. [133] In 2018, Lewis performed at the National Memorial Day Concert in Washington D.C.,[134] and at the 92nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. ", "Leona Lewis sets new Official Singles Chart record! The song 'My Hands' from the album, was used as the theme song for the video game 'Final Fantasy XIII'. He album titled I Am was released in September 2015. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/leona-lewis-14187.php, British Female Film & Theater Personalities, 21st Century Film & Theater Personalities, 21st Century British Film & Theater Personalities. It also topped the UK singles chart and stood there for more than four weeks. It was nominated for four BRIT Awards and three Grammy Awards and won the MOBO award for Best Album and the World Music Awards for Best New Artist and Best Pop Female. It peaked at the 12th position on the UK Albums Chart and on the 38th position on the US Billboard 200. The album again went to number one in the UK Albums Chart. Though, a track from the album, "Private Party", became a hit on the underground urban music scene in London in 2005. However, the songs are not beat-driven or following the latest trends but can be performed acoustically. Of her departure, she stated, "I was asked to make a record that would not have been true to myself. In 2010, the duo started dating each. . [8] As a prize for winning, Lewis signed a 1 million recording contract with Cowell's record label, Syco Music. Has two brothers, Bradley and Kyle. She made her Broadway debut in the 2016, revival of the musical Cats by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Click here to help us to improve this page. She rose to prominence after winning the third series of the British reality music show, The X Factor in 2006. Unlike most divas, there is a human quality to her voice, as she's singing to the song, not singing to her voice". She was born to his father Aural Josiah Lewis and her mother Maria Lewis. Moving on, she came up with her next album Echo which was also a success. Born and raised in the London Borough of Islington, she attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology in Croydon. It still remains the best selling debut album by a female artist. The name of her brothers are Bradley Lewis and Kyle Lewis. Besides singing, Leona made her acting debut as Elena in the British musical film, Walking on Sunshine in 2014. [59] Lewis performed her first full UK show at the Hackney Empire in London on 2 November 2009, performing songs from Spirit and Echo. That same month, Lewis opened a vegan cafe in Pasadena called Coffee and Plants, which is plant-based with everything recyclable and a tree planted after 100 cups sold. She achieved a nomination for NAACP Image Awards under the category of Outstanding New Artist in 2009. Leona Lewis and Dennis Jauch are celebrating their first wedding anniversary after tying the knot at a stunning Italian wedding on 27 July 2019. It also entered the US Billboard 200 where it stood at the 113th position. Leona Lewis has paid a lovely tribute to her two brothers, Kyle and Bradley. Leona Lewis was born Leona Louise Lewis on April 3, 1985, in Islington, London, England. "It was so special to be able to bring together everyone we love. [195], In June 2021, Lewis was made the official patron of the Hackney Empire, as part of its 120-year anniversary celebrations. The lead single, "Bleeding Love", spent seven weeks at number one in the UK and was the best-selling single of 2007. Her father's name is Aural Josiah Lewis and Maria Lewis. Place of Birth: Islington, London, England, U.K. The song My Hands from the album, was used as the theme song for the video game Final Fantasy XIII. [180] Lewis headlined Cirque du Soleil's One Night for One Drop performance in Las Vegas in March 2016, to help to raise funds and awareness for critical water issues worldwide. Her first tour titled 'The Labyrinth' started in May 2010. [40] The single reached a peak of number two in the UK singles chart selling over 40,000 copies in its first week of physical release. She has also been nominated for the Brit Awards six times and for the Grammy Awards three times. She became the first UK solo artist to debut at number one with a debut album in US. Leave Before You Love Me - Marshmello & Jonas Brothers . As of now, her net worth is estimated to be $30 million. In May 2010, her first tour titled The Labyrinth started. The couple started dating in 2010 and finally got married on July 27, 2019. She is of mixed Welsh and Guyanese heritage. ", MORE: Inside Leona Lewis' Hawaiian hen do. [179] In February 2016, she became a brand ambassador for Kiss Products. [174], In 2011, Lewis was a guest judge on Platinum Hit,[175] and in May 2012, she returned to The X Factor as a guest judge during auditions in London for the ninth series. [160], Lewis commented on the musical style of her debut album describing the album as "classic songs with a contemporary edge", with R&B and "fresh pop" styles, ballads and "soulful up-tempo numbers". "It was just the most beautiful day, full of love," Leona told HELLO! [23] It was released in November 2007 and entered both the Irish Albums Chart and the UK Albums Chart at number one, becoming the fastest-selling debut album in both countries, and the United Kingdom's fourth-fastest selling album of all time. She is also known for her animal welfare works and is a supporter of World Animal Protection. [189] Whilst introducing the show and herself, Lewis stated "I'm someone who knows how far a voice can take you. [203], In September 2014, in an open letter to fans, Lewis revealed that she felt extremely depressed around the time of her departure from Syco. She wears a bra size of 32B and a dress size of 8(US). When Emily Leona Morton was born on 31 March 1872, in Hampden, Marengo, Alabama, United States, her father, Caleb Smith Morton Sr, was 57 and her mother, Mary Ann Elizabeth Carr, was 42. It reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and the top ten in Austria, Ireland, and Switzerland. She also became first British female solo artist to reach the top five with eight singles. [32][33], Lewis's second single, "Bleeding Love", produced by Ryan Tedder and written by Tedder and Jesse McCartney, was released in October 2007 in the UK, where it sold 218,805 copies in its first week, giving it the biggest first-week sales of 2007 to date. Lewis's second album, Echo, was given a worldwide release in November 2009. She then worked as a receptionist at a solicitor's office and as a Pizza Hut waitress to fund her studio sessions. Her body measurements are 34-27-35 inches. She attained national recognition after winning the third series of the British reality music show The X Factor. On December 2, 2013, Leona released her fourth studio album, Christmas, with Love. [9] Upon winning, Lewis said: I'm just shocked. It was a huge success and reached number one on both the Irish Albums Chart, the US Billboard 200, and the UK Albums Chart and also stood at the first position on charts of many countries including Australia, Germany, New Zealand, and Switzerland. [146] On 28 October 2021, Lewis announced she would be a judge on the Paramount+ series Queen of the Universe, which premiered in December. In April 2010, she featured on a duet with Italian singer Biagio Antonacci, called "Inaspettata (Unexpected)", from his album Inaspettata. And, she belongs to mixed ethnicity and holds British nationality. [8], Lewis's winner's single, a cover of Kelly Clarkson's song "A Moment Like This", was released on 17 December 2006. Her physique dimension is approx. "Bleeding Love" was nominated for Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Spirit was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album. Finally, she recorded a demo album, Twilight. [60][61] Echo reached number one in the UK Albums Chart and the top ten of Austria, Ireland and Switzerland. It was met with mixed reviews from critics. I won a little show called X Factor 14 years ago. Official: CATS Finds Its Grizabella- Leona Lewis Will Play the Glamour Cat on Broadway! And, in her Facebook account, she has gained 5.8 million followers. She received an MTV Video Music Awards nomination under the category of Best UK Video for "Bleeding Love" in 2008. [115] The same month, she performed the traditional pre-match anthem "Abide with Me", and the national anthem "God Save the Queen", at the FA Cup Final,[116][117] and the song "La La La" with Naughty Boy at the 2014 World Music Awards. [159] In the same vein, Slant described Lewis's vocals as "technically unimpeachable" in a review of her album Echo, but criticised them for "lacking any warmth or emotional expression". In 2016, she made her Broadway debut in the revival of the musical Cats by Andrew Lloyd Webber. [106][107] At the Hackney Weekend, Lewis performed further cover versions and debuted the song "Come Alive" from Glassheart. Famous as the winner of the third series of the British reality music show The X Factor. She also stated that when she expressed her desire to part with the label, she was threatened with the public being told that she had been dropped instead of parting amicably. [4] At 18, Lewis secured a lead role in The Lion King theatre show in Paris; however, she withdrew after injuring her back while she was ice-skating. [112] It was announced that she would begin work on her fourth studio album, which would be released later in the year. Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education. In October 2012, her third album 'Glassheart' was released and it also received mixed reviews from critics. Leona Lewis Relationships History. With her colossal devotion to music and singing, her parents transmitted her to Sylvia Young Theatre School. [132] In 2018, Lewis collaborated with Calum Scott on a new version of his song "You Are the Reason" recorded as a duet, with Pitbull on "Amore", the lead single for the 2018 film Gotti, and with Hellberg on the song "Headlights". Her shoe size is 7.5(US). She is an animal welfare campaigner. Happy days. The same year, she won a Billboard Year-End Award under the category of Best New Artist. Wednesday 03 Apr 1985. It sold over 6 million copies worldwide and became the UKs fourth best-selling album of the 2000s. I can beat your ass at wrestling whilst wearing a flowery dress thanks to these 2 , A post shared by Leona Lewis (@leonalewis) on Sep 15, 2019 at 11:16pm PDT. [81] Lewis was scheduled to tour North America from July to August 2010 supporting Christina Aguilera's Bionic Tour,[82] but Aguilera cancelled the tour, leaving Lewis's plans unknown. [191] Lewis continued her charitable work throughout 2020, releasing a cover of Robbie Williams' "Angels" in honour of the NHS. [86] Though originally announced to be released on 28 November 2011 in the UK, it was eventually released in October 2012. It made a world record for receiving more than 50,000 downloads in less than 30 minutes. Leona featured on Michael Bolton's cover of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" for his album of the same name, which was released in May 2014. Leona released an EP on 9 December 2011, 'Hurt: The EP', containing three covers. Leona Lewis's siblings: Leona Lewis's brother is Kyle Lewis. The beautiful singer is married to her longtime boyfriend Dennis Jauch. Caption: Leona Lewis with her husband. View more / View less Facts of Leona Lewis. [89] For the album, Lewis worked with numerous writers and producers including Ammo, Jonas Quant, Chuck Harmony, Claude Kelly, Ryan Tedder, Fraser T Smith, Al Shux, Steve Robson,[90] Dallas Austin,[91] Rico Love[92] and Ne-Yo. The second single, "Lovebird", failed to reach the UK top 200 in the absence of radio support. [93][94], Lewis released a single, the dance-pop song "Collide", written by Autumn Rowe and produced by Sandy Vee, in the UK on 4 September 2011 and Germany on 9 September 2011. Her first tour was titled The Labyrinth and it started in May 2010. [103] In June 2012, she performed at BBC Radio 1's Hackney Weekend 2012 after being announced on 25 May 2011 as an ambassador for the event. She became a permanent judge on the special edition of the British reality talent competition,'The X Factor: The Band'in December 2019. In less than 30 mins, it made a world record for receiving more than 50,000 downloads. Published: Tuesday 31st Aug 2010 by Sam. Her winner's single, a cover of Kelly Clarkson's "A Moment Like This", peaked at number one for four weeks on the UK Singles Chart and broke a world record by reaching 50,000 digital downloads within 30 minutes. ", "The Official Charts Company Leona Lewis", "Final Fantasy XIII 'International' trailer introduces English theme song", "Haiti Aid Song: Cowell Reveals Star Line-Up", "Inaspettata (Deluxe Edition) di Biagio Antonacci", "Biagio Antonacci & Leona Lewis Inaspettata Live on Io Canto", "Leona Lewis goes for heavy metal look at Rock in Rio Music Festival mirror.co.uk", "Man detained over attack on Leona Lewis", "TOUR EXCLUSIVE: We talk to Leona! Finally, she went to the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology. Therefore, she did various jobs to fund her studio sessions. She is of mixed Welsh and Guyanese heritage. She stands with her Top is 5 toes 7 inches gigantic and her Weight is 60 kg approx. Besides her professional singing and acting career, Leona Lewis is a philanthropist and an animal welfare campaigner for World Animal Protection and is a supporter of other animal rights charities and organizations. . Free shipping for many products! She studied at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. She is married to a dancer and choreographer, Dennis Jauch. By registering to HELLO! [126] On 26 September 2015, Lewis appeared as a special guest at the Nashville concert on Taylor Swift's The 1989 World Tour, where the pair performed "Bleeding Love" as a duet. [168] "I got a lot of flak for that. In July 2022, she gave birth to their first child, a girl named Carmel. In 2014, she made her film debut in Walking on Sunshine, and her fourth studio album, I Am, was released the following year. Source: Instagram. Regarding her education, she attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School. She was named the Sexiest Vegetarian and the Person of the Year in 2008, by PETA. It was a monumental success. After much struggle, she auditioned for the third series of the TV reality music competition The X Factor in 2006. [113] In July 2013, Lewis revealed that her new studio album would be a "Motown-influenced" Christmas collection, with both classic covers and original material. [74] She became a vegan in 2012. Additionally, it also topped the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200. paypal donate: https://tinyurl.com/2pt8g2ltLeona Lewis ~ Bleeding Love # lyrics # Lukas Graham, Sia, Jonas BrothersPlaylist:1. For almost 4 weeks, it topped the UK Singles Chart. "You Are the Reason" peaked at number 43 in the UK and charted across the world, and was later certified gold by the BPI and platinum by the RIAA. Her second studio album Echo was also a hit, though it didnt perform as well as the first one. Leona Lewis is a British singer, songwriter, actress, model, and activist. Leona Lewis Siblings. [28], It was released in several other nations in January 2008, and it went to number one in New Zealand, Australia, Austria, Germany, South Africa and Switzerland. In 2009, she received three Grammy nominations including Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Bleeding Love" and Best Pop Vocal Album for "Spirit" and became the first X Factor contestant to be nominated for a Grammy award. Her birth name is Leona Louise Lewis as known as Leona Lewis. Her Request coloration is Hazel and her hair coloration is Blonde. She has since released four more studio albums and starred on Broadway, playing Grizabella in the hit musical Cats. A place for biographies & articles focus on gossip, rumors, affairs, relationships, anniversaries, salaries, net worth, Copyright 2023 GossipGist. She made her Broadway debut as Grizabella in the revival of the musical Cats by Andrew Lloyd Webber in July 2016. [143] Lewis also appeared as a judge on the UK TV series The X Factor: The Band. Leona Lewis was born on 3 April 1985. He was arrested at the scene;[77][78] the assailant was sectioned under the Mental Health Act 2007[78] and was charged with common assault. There were a lot of tears." It peaked at the 12th position on the UK Albums Chart and on the 38th position on the US Billboard 200. Lewis performed the song on the semi-final of the tenth series of The X Factor on 8 December 2013. I'm working with some new producers, some up and coming people and it's going to be kind of a different sound but still classic". [37] It reached number one in the singles charts of New Zealand, Australia, France, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Canada and the United States. Leona Lewis' bra size is 32B, her . However, her religious belief is not known. She won the third season of the British . Leona released her debut album, 'Spirit' in November 2007. In 2009, she released her second studio album, Echo, and recorded the theme song, "I See You", for the film Avatar. 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