Regarding her education, she attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School. Leona Lewis was born Leona Louise Lewis on April 3, 1985, in Islington, London, England. She also commented that it would have a darker tone and that she would be putting her "heart into [her] lyrics". She holds an English nationality and belongs to a Multiracial (African, Guinean, Welsh, Irish, and Italian) ethnicity. On July 27, 2019, they tied the wedding knot in Italy in front of 180 people. Finally, she recorded a demo album, Twilight. She has overtaken Olivia Newton-John's tally of seven top five singles. She soon recorded a demo album, Twilight; however, it failed to secure her a deal with any of the record companies. [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. Caption: Leona Lewis during her performance. Also, the song My Hands from the album, was used as the theme song for the video game Final Fantasy XIII. Lewis will continue to mentor students and host workshops to champion the arts of the students at the historic venue. The lead single, "Bleeding Love", spent seven weeks at number one in the UK and was the best-selling single of 2007. Published: Tuesday 31st Aug 2010 by Sam. It included tracks such as One More Sleep, and Winter Wonderland. She added, "I'm really, really excited about it. In July 2022, she gave birth to their first child, a girl named Carmel. 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[146] On 28 October 2021, Lewis announced she would be a judge on the Paramount+ series Queen of the Universe, which premiered in December. Leona Lewis was born in 1985, in London, England, where she studied at the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology. Looks Like Me- Dean Lewis. [48] She won two awards at the 2008 MOBO Awards: Best Album for Spirit and Best Video for "Bleeding Love". [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. 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". [87][88] Lewis described Glassheart as "energetic, deep, [and] unique" and said it would have a darker tone. She made her Broadway debut in the 2016, revival of the musical Cats by Andrew Lloyd Webber. [176] In March 2013, Lewis was announced as the new brand activist for The Body Shop[177] and released a cruelty-free makeup range. Lewis's second album, Echo, was given a worldwide release in November 2009. She received an MTV Video Music Awards nomination under the category of Best UK Video for "Bleeding Love" in 2008. [184] In 2018, she designed Christmas-themed jumpers with Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, with all net profits going towards the charity. [86] Though originally announced to be released on 28 November 2011 in the UK, it was eventually released in October 2012. 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. [138], During this period Lewis turned to acting, appearing in a supporting role of Elena in the 1980s-inspired 2014 musical film Walking on Sunshine. [114], Lewis 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. And, the singer and her partner announced their engagement in November 2018. "A New Griz Will Begin? Leona Lewis was born on April 3, 1985, in Islington, London, England. Lewis left BRIT School when she was 17 years old, as she intended to focus on her singing career. [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". A place for biographies & articles focus on gossip, rumors, affairs, relationships, anniversaries, salaries, net worth, Copyright 2023 GossipGist. Leona released her debut album, 'Spirit' in November 2007. [72] The second single from Echo, "I Got You", was released in February 2010. [168] "I got a lot of flak for that. Leona Lewis is a British singer, songwriter, actress, and also a campaigner for animal welfare. It stood at the first position in charts of many countries including Australia, Germany, New Zealand, and Switzerland. She wears a bra size of 32B and a dress size of 8(US). Leona Lewis made her acting debut in the 2014 British film Walking on Sunshine. [73] They performed the song on the Italian TV show Io Canto on 22 October 2010. [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. Taking to her Instagram page on Sunday, the 34-year-old singer shared a gorgeous throwback picture with her siblings from her wedding day in July. After completing her The Labyrinth tour, she started working on her third album, 'Glassheart'. [120] In 2017, Lewis revealed she has Hashimoto's disease, detailing the pain and fatigue experienced because of the condition. She had a passion for singing from an early age. Leona was signed to Modest Management from 2006 to 2013.. She has also been represented by - After so much struggle, Leona auditioned for the third series of the British reality music show, The X Factor in 2006. And that never would have happened if I had not learnt to use my voice. Dad made sure we all knew he was there. Therefore, the album was never released commercially though she performed some of the tracks live on the radio. There were a lot of tears." Lewis performed her duet You Are The Reason with singer Calum Scott. [172] In 2010, she set up a fashion company with her then-boyfriend, Lou Al-Chamaa, called LOA Clothing Ltd,[173] which was dissolved in 2012. Her birth name is Leona Louise Lewis as known as Leona Lewis. Later, she also studied at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts and the Ravenscourt Theatre School. [42] "Run" was released as a download-only single in the UK, reaching number one and becoming the UK's fastest-selling download-only single, with 69,244 copies sold in two days. [24][25][26] Spirit is one of the biggest-selling albums of all time in the UK[27] and is the best-selling debut album by a female artist in the 21st century. You have to enable javascript to fully function this website. [198] She won PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian, along with Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis, in 2008[199] and Europe's Sexiest Vegetarian in 2009, along with actor Scott Maslen. [201] Lewis is a supporter of World Animal Protection[202] and is a patron of the Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Brentwood, Essex. [68] Lewis also recorded the theme song for the 2009 science fiction film Avatar, directed by James Cameron. [79], Lewis's first tour, titled The Labyrinth[80] supporting Spirit and Echo, started in May 2010. She is also known for her animal welfare works and is a supporter of World Animal Protection. That's why I decided to audition for The X Factor. Her Request coloration is Hazel and her hair coloration is Blonde. "[169] She announced in October 2008 that she was in the "bargaining period" of launching her own ethical line of accessories through Topshop[167][170] and that she was in the late stages of releasing her own perfume in Europe. [46] Lewis received three nominations for the 51st Grammy Awards in December 2008. In 2018, she was cast in the recurring role of Amber Hall in Sony Crackle's TV series, 'The Oath', which premiered in February 2019. She then collaborated with Calum Scott on the single "You Are The Reason" (2018), and had a recurring role on the American television series The Oath (2019). [110] Lewis embarked on a 16-date tour in the UK beginning in April 2013. Furthermore, the singer has blue pairs of eyes and dark brown hair color. [205] She credited her professional separation from Simon Cowell and her practice of meditation with helping her "still the madness". Leona Lewis has paid a lovely tribute to her two brothers, Kyle and Bradley. * Did you find any mistake? Taking to her Instagram page on Sunday, the 34-year-old singer shared a gorgeous throwback picture with her. She is of mixed Welsh and Guyanese heritage. "It was just the most beautiful day, full of love," Leona told HELLO! [128] The performance earned the pair a CMT Music Award nomination in 2016. And, she belongs to mixed ethnicity and holds British nationality. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love2. Wednesday 03 Apr 1985. She celebrated her 36th birthday in 2021. She soon released her debut album Spirit which was also a success, peaking at the top position in charts of several countries, including the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard 200. With hit singles such as Bleeding Love, Homeless and Better in Time, the album topped the charts in various countries, including the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200. The couple's first child, a daughter, Carmel Allegra, was born on July 22, 2022. [1] She has won two MOBO Awards, an MTV Europe Music Award, and two World Music Awards. Birth Name: Leona Louise Lewis. She has also won two MOBO awards under the category of Best Album for "Spirit" and under the category of Best Video for "Bleeding Love" in 2008. 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. Her physique dimension is approx. She achieved a nomination for NAACP Image Awards under the category of Outstanding New Artist in 2009. X Factor Winner. Of her departure, she stated, "I was asked to make a record that would not have been true to myself. According to her record company, as of 2021, Lewis has sold over 35 million records worldwide. However, her salary and other assets are not disclosed yet. In 2009, she won a BEFFTA award under the category of Best Female Act. In 2007, she released her debut album Spirita which was a monumental success. [187] She attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology as well. What is Leona Lewis real name Leona Lewis or Louise Lewis? Born. They started dating in 2002. [14], In February 2007, Lewis signed a 5 million (US$9.7 million) five-album contract in the United States with Clive Davis's record label, J Records,[15] and showcased for several American music executives. Family. She wins the competition on 16 December 2006, receiving 60% of over eight million votes cast in the final. Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Model, Activist, Vocal Producer. [84], Lewis began work on her third album, Glassheart,[85] shortly after she had completed The Labyrinth tour. He admitted to the offence and was hospitalised for an indeterminate period. The wedding, which was exclusively covered in HELLO!, was watched by 180 friends and family members, including Sugababes singer Keisha Buchanan and The Voice winner Jermain Jackman, who sang at the ceremony. [51] Production took place throughout 2009, including work with Ryan Tedder,[52] Justin Timberlake,[53] Max Martin,[54] Arnthor Birgisson,[55] Kevin Rudolf,[56] and John Shanks. [163], Lewis credits Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey among her major influences: "when I was growing up I used to listen to Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, those kind[s] of big powerful kind of singers so that influences a lot of my music and a lot of the songs I like to sing". She has two siblings. 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[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. Children Name: None. [7] Speaking about her struggle to secure a record contract, Lewis said, "I tried to secure a record deal by doing things my own way. Lewis's success continued with the release of her debut studio album, Spirit (2007), which was certified 10 platinum in the UK and became the fourth best-selling album of the 2000s and one of the best-selling albums in UK chart history. She was born to a father, Aural Josiah "Joe" Lewis who is a Youth offending officer and DJ, and her mother, Maria Lewis who is a social worker. She won an MTV Asia Awards under the category of Breakthrough artist in 2008. She became a vegan in 2012. She is of mixed Welsh and Guyanese heritage. [21] It has an American style, with some electronic 1980s sounds. [195], In June 2021, Lewis was made the official patron of the Hackney Empire, as part of its 120-year anniversary celebrations. Leona Lewis has quite good earnings from her professional career as a singer and songwriter. She won the third season of the British . Moving on, she came up with her next album Echo which was also a success. The 37 years old actress' siblings include a younger brother Kyle, and an older half-brother Bradley. The song became the first track by a UK female to reach number one since Kim Wilde's "You Keep Me Hangin' On" in 1987. [162] Lewis described it as "energetic, deep, [and] unique". Her birth name is Leona Louise Lewis. Sign up to our newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Leona Louise Lewis was born on 3 April 1985, in Islington, London, England,[2] to a father of Afro-Guyanese descent and a mother with Welsh, Irish and Italian ancestry. In May 2020, during the Coronavirus pandemic, Leona Lewis joined several performers during the One Humanity Live broadcast on social media, helping to raise funds for Covid-19 initiatives. [143] Lewis also appeared as a judge on the UK TV series The X Factor: The Band. Though, a track from the album, "Private Party", became a hit on the underground urban music scene in London in 2005. However, further creative differences in relation to her fifth studio album finally caused Lewis to leave the label. [119] Lewis later revealed that her departure from Syco had come after "several years" of consideration. [139][140] She also made her Broadway debut, as Grizabella, in the July 2016 revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats. [75], Lewis signed a book deal in January 2009 to release an illustrated autobiography in October 2009. [183] That year, she became ambassador of MTV Staying Alive to "empower and educate the new generation" in the fight against HIV/AIDS. [43] Lewis's last single from Spirit, "I Will Be", was released in January 2009, only in North America. [123][124] The album I Am was released on 11 September 2015, in the UK. [179] In February 2016, she became a brand ambassador for Kiss Products. [9] Upon winning, Lewis said: I'm just shocked. [74] In February 2007, Lewis signed a five-album contract in the United States with Clive Davis's record label, J Records. Official: CATS Finds Its Grizabella- Leona Lewis Will Play the Glamour Cat on Broadway! She released her second album 'Echo' in November 2009 which was also a success and received mixed reviews from critics. And, she also has a brother Kyle and a half-brother, Bradley. Management. Leona Lewis is very pretty and stands 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 59 kg. The beautiful singer was surrounded by her loved ones when she tied the knot to Dennis Jauch at a stunning Italian ceremony in July. 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