Leona Lewis and husband Dennis Jauch. In 2014, she made her film debut in Walking on Sunshine, and her fourth studio album, I Am, was released the following year. - @LeonaLewis, our #SpotifyEQUAL UK & Ireland Artist of the Month Hear her new single and so much more t.co/zq3scCZY70 t.co/KrZajmndtr", "Leona Lewis to star as guest on Christmas special of I Can See Your Voice", "Music Week Awards 2022 finalists revealed", "Leona Lewis, the chart-topping pop star who wants to give it all up to sing opera", "Leona Lewis Feat. Growing up with 2 brothers made me the girl I am today! Her Request coloration is Hazel and her hair coloration is Blonde. In 2010, Lewis featured in Modern Dog magazine, where she stated her love of dogs and horses, and her admiration for the McCartney family's stance against animal cruelty. Her third studio album, Glassheart (2012), marked a new creative direction for Lewis, drawing inspiration from dubstep and electronic music. [4] Noticing Lewis' passion for singing, her parents enrolled her at the Sylvia Young Theatre School and later at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, the Ravenscourt Theatre School and the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology until they could no longer afford to do so, making cutbacks when necessary to help their daughter achieve her aspiration of being a singer. She holds an English nationality and belongs to a Multiracial (African, Guinean, Welsh, Irish, and Italian) ethnicity. * Did you find any mistake? [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. [130] In December, she reimagined Hans Zimmer's "Now We Are Free" on the album Hans Zimmer: The Classics. Similarly, the album peaked at the 12th position on the UK Albums Chart. ", "Leona Lewis sets new Official Singles Chart record! In 2021, she appeared as one of the judges of, the Paramount+ series, Queen of the Universe. It peaked at the third position on the UK Albums Chart, and also entered the charts of various other countries. Leona Lewis' bra size is 32B, her . 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. [64] The single was released on 15 September 2009,[65][66] peaking at number two in the UK,[67] and reaching the top ten in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Japan and Switzerland. Leona Lewis is a British singer, songwriter, actress, model, and activist. [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. [131] The following December, she paid tribute to Lionel Richie with a performance at the 40th Annual Kennedy Center Honors. [196][197], Lewis lived in Hackney, East London. Leona Lewis used to be born on 3 April 1985, and her age is 37 years as of now. The same day, "One More Sleep" debuted at number 34 on the UK Singles Chart with Christmas, with Love debuting at number 25 on the UK Albums Chart. "[190] In May 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lewis joined several performers during the One Humanity Live broadcast on social media, helping to raise funds for COVID-19 initiatives, performing a cover of "True Colors". [137] In November 2019, she performed at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance, at Royal Albert Hall, London, honouring servicemen and veterans. [127] In December 2015, Lewis performed a cover of "Girl Crush" with Adam Lambert at the CMT Artists of the Year event. [60][61] Echo reached number one in the UK Albums Chart and the top ten of Austria, Ireland and Switzerland. 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[142] In 2018, she was cast in the recurring role of Amber Hall in the Sony Crackle's TV series The Oath, which premiered in February 2019. She worked with well-known artists, such as Ryan Tedder, Justin Timberlake and Max Martin. She received an MTV Video Music Awards nomination under the category of Best UK Video for "Bleeding Love" in 2008. Her third album Glassheart was released in 2012. Leona Lewis eventually decided to leave school to pursue a career in music at the age of 17. [38] In February 2008, "Bleeding Love" entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 85 and then went on to peak at number one for four non-consecutive weeks. [188], In March 2020, Lewis hosted and performed at the youth empowerment event WE Day, at Wembley. [76] At a book signing for Dreams on 14 October 2009, at the Piccadilly branch of Waterstone's book store in central London, Lewis was assaulted by a 29-year-old man from south London who began punching her in the head. [145] It was her first time touring since the 2016 I Am Tour. After much struggle, she auditioned for the third series of the TV reality music competition The X Factor in 2006. With her colossal devotion to music and singing, her parents transmitted her to Sylvia Young Theatre School. 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. And, she belongs to mixed ethnicity and holds British nationality. She added, "I'm really, really excited about it. [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. [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. [109] It entered the UK Singles Chart at number seven. [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. 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. She had been a vegetarian since the age of twelve. Unlike most divas, there is a human quality to her voice, as she's singing to the song, not singing to her voice". [184] In 2018, she designed Christmas-themed jumpers with Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, with all net profits going towards the charity. One of Lewis' first attempts was her "Twilight" album, which she released shortly after leaving school. X Factor Winner. [49] In December 2008 Lewis was named 'Top New Artist' by Billboard magazine.[50]. [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. It also topped the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200. Free shipping for many products! She won the third season of the British . She has a younger brother and an older half-brother. "Bleeding Love" was nominated for Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Spirit was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album. Occupation. He album titled I Am was released in September 2015. In 2007, she released her debut album Spirita which was a monumental success. Aside from her music and acting career, Lewis has publicly supported various charitable causes, particularly animal rights; she is also vegan. On July 27, 2019, they tied the wedding knot in Italy in front of 180 people. 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. Leona released an EP on 9 December 2011, 'Hurt: The EP', containing three covers. Lou Al-Chamaa - Electrician (2002-2010) Tyrese Gibson - Actor (2008) Dennis Jauch - Dancer (2010 . Eventually, at the age of 17, Leona Lewis decided to leave school to pursue a career in music. Born. Leona Lewis is a married woman. 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. [111], In February 2013, Lewis left her management, Modest! Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love2. The 37 years old actress' siblings include a younger brother Kyle, and an older half-brother Bradley. [139][140] She also made her Broadway debut, as Grizabella, in the July 2016 revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats. She is married to a dancer and choreographer, Dennis Jauch. [87][88] Lewis described Glassheart as "energetic, deep, [and] unique" and said it would have a darker tone. It was met with mixed reviews from critics. [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 had a passion for singing from an early age. Leona Lewis' height is 5 feet 7 inches and her weight is 61 kilograms. 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. Caption: Leona Lewis with her husband. 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 song became the 2006 UK Christmas number-one single, selling 571,000 copies in its first week and selling more than the Top-40 combined. It peaked at the 13th position on the UK Albums Chart. Besides singing, she has also played a supporting role in the British film Walking on Sunshine. [195], In June 2021, Lewis was made the official patron of the Hackney Empire, as part of its 120-year anniversary celebrations. They started dating in 2002. "Better in Time" was released as Lewis's second single in the US, where it peaked at number 11 in the Billboard Hot 100. Trivia. She stands at a height of 1.7m (5 feet and 7 inches) tall and her body weighs around 59kg (130 lbs.). [182], Lewis signed a modelling contract with Wilhelmina Models in 2017. The newlyweds went on to reveal how being inside the chapel on their wedding day brought everyone closer together. Leona exclusively shared her romantic photo. View more / View less Facts of Leona Lewis. [123][124] The album I Am was released on 11 September 2015, in the UK. The couple's first child, a daughter, Carmel Allegra, was born on July 22, 2022. The album was certified 9 platinum in the UK where it is the fourth best-selling album of the 2000s decade. From 2001 to 2010, Leona Lewis datedLou Al-chamaa. She also has an older half-brother, Bradley, and a younger brother, Kyle. She has 2 brothers - Bradley and Kyle - and no sisters. Leona Lewis's grandparents: Leona Lewis's grandmother was Laurette Josiah. It peaked at the top twenty in several countries. Her father's name is Aural Josiah Lewis and Maria Lewis. The film was directed by Max Giwa and Diana Pasquini. 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. [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. [44], In August 2008, Lewis performed "Whole Lotta Love" with guitarist Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin at the 2008 Summer Olympics closing ceremony in Beijing, representing the handover to London as the host of the 2012 Summer Olympics. A week later, Christmas, with Love advanced to number 13 and "One More Sleep" climbed 31 places to number 3, making it Lewis' highest-charting single since 2009's "Happy". 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