[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. Since winning The X Factor she has become a global singing star, selling in excess of 30 million records. Leona Lewis Relationships History. *mother - Welsh, Italian, Irish. Leona has earned a hefty amount of money throughout her career and profession. She attained national recognition after winning the third series of the British reality music show The X Factor. [152], In March 2022, Lewis received a nomination at the 2022 Music Week Awards, for her Christmas, with Love Always marketing campaign in 2021. In her Instagram account named @LeonaLewis, she has 733k followers. [178] She has also shown support for Little Kids Rock, a non-profit organization that works to restore and revitalize music education in disadvantaged US public schools, by donating items for auction to raise money for the organization. Trivia. It also became the second best-selling album of the year in the UK. [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. Like before, the album peaked at the third position on the UK Albums Chart. [21] Lewis's second album, Echo, mixed pop and R&B; during an interview with Variety magazine, she said on the album's sound that she "wanted the album to have a little bit more of a live feel to it, with a little more live instrumentation. [4], At the age of 17, Lewis decided to leave BRIT School to "get out there" and pursue a career in music. [125] On 13 September 2015, she performed songs from I Am during her set on the main stage at Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park. Father - Aural Josiah "Joe" Lewis (Youth offending officer and DJ) Mother - Maria Lewis (Social worker and former ballet teacher) Siblings - Bradley (Older Half-Brother), Kyle (Younger Brother) Manager. [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". Happy days. She also has an older half-brother, Bradley, and a younger brother, Kyle. Her shoe size is 7.5(US). She became a vegan in 2012. [13] As of December 2014, Lewis's version has sold 900,000 copies in the United Kingdom. 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. "[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". However, it didnt perform as well as her previous albums. 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. As of now, she is 37 years old. [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. The song 'My Hands' from the album, was used as the theme song for the video game 'Final Fantasy XIII'. [97][98] Furthermore, "Collide" charted at number one on the Dance Club Songs (Billboard) in the US,[99] with the Afrojack remix nominated for Best Remixed Recording at the 2012 Grammy Awards. [48] She won two awards at the 2008 MOBO Awards: Best Album for Spirit and Best Video for "Bleeding Love". The film was directed by Max Giwa and Diana Pasquini. [8] In the United Kingdom, it broke a world record after being digitally downloaded more than 50,000 times in less than 30 minutes. [74] . [211] Lewis confirmed the reports on her Instagram account on 23 March. It included tracks such as One More Sleep, and Winter Wonderland. However, her salary and other assets are not disclosed yet. The 37 years old actress' siblings include a younger brother Kyle, and an older half-brother Bradley. [204] She later emphasised that it was not clinical depression from which she had been suffering. In 2015, Lewis won a Music Pioneer Award on Women's Entrepreneurship Day, at the United Nations. There were points I thought, "You know what, I don't know if this is going to happen". And, the film also starred Hannah Arterton, Annabel Scholey, Giulio Berruti, and Katy Brand. A track from the album, "Private Party", became a hit on the underground urban music scene in London in 2005. The couple had been dating since 2010. And, in her Facebook account, she has gained 5.8 million followers. [205] She credited her professional separation from Simon Cowell and her practice of meditation with helping her "still the madness". [119] Lewis later revealed that her departure from Syco had come after "several years" of consideration. She is involved with other philanthropic works as well. Leona Lewis was born Leona Louise Lewis on April 3, 1985, in Islington, London, England. 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 was the BBC's biggest ever free-ticketed live music event. [184] Lewis and MTV Staying Alive partnered with Kiehl's to create a Creamy Eye Treatment, with 10 from every product sold going towards educating young people in preventing HIV/AIDS. The album, Christmas, with Love, was released on 2 December 2013 and the lead single, "One More Sleep", was released on 5 November 2013. By all means as an artist in this climate, I was thankful to even get the chance to make another record. 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". She stands at a height of 1.7m (5 feet and 7 inches) tall and her body weighs around 59kg (130 lbs.). In the 2000s, it became the UKs fourth best-selling album. She has attended three different theatre schools, in addition to the BRIT School of Performing Arts and Technology, where she . Meanwhile, Leona - who shot to fame after winning The X Factor in 2006 - has been one of the ITV show's biggest success stories, with her debut album Spirit going ten times platinum with sales of more than eight million copies around the world. [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. She was interested in music and her parents sent her to Sylvia Young Theatre School. Facts About Leona Lewis #1 Lewis credits Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston as her major influences. On July 27, 2019, they tied the wedding knot in Italy in front of 180 people. [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 has a younger brother, Kyle Lewis, and an older half-brother, Bradley Lewis. She has a younger brother and an older half-brother. [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. Leona Lewis's siblings: Leona Lewis's brother is Kyle Lewis. Similarly, the album peaked at the 12th position on the UK Albums Chart. Though it achieved commercial success, it didnt perform as well as her previous albums. Leona Lewis made her acting debut in the 2014 British film Walking on Sunshine. [123][124] The album I Am was released on 11 September 2015, in the UK. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 3 daughters. Like this story? [187] Lewis will continue to mentor students and host workshops to champion the arts of the students at the historic venue. She was born to his father Aural Josiah Lewis and her mother Maria Lewis. And, she also has a brother Kyle and a half-brother, Bradley. ", "Leona Lewis sets new Official Singles Chart record! She has since released four more studio albums and starred on Broadway, playing Grizabella in the hit musical Cats. Born and raised in the London Borough of Islington, she attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology in Croydon. After completing her The Labyrinth tour, she started working on her third album, 'Glassheart'. 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. Her third studio album, Glassheart (2012), marked a new creative direction for Lewis, drawing inspiration from dubstep and electronic music. Leona Lewis's grandparents: Leona Lewis's grandmother was Laurette Josiah. [59] Lewis performed her first full UK show at the Hackney Empire in London on 2 November 2009, performing songs from Spirit and Echo. . Her winning single was a cover of Kelly Clarksons A Moment Like This which peaked at the first position on the UK Singles Chart for four weeks. [70] Another usage of Lewis' album can be found in "My Hands", which was used in the international release of the Square Enix video game Final Fantasy XIII. - @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. 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. Aside from her music and acting career, Lewis has publicly supported various charitable causes, particularly animal rights; she is also vegan. . She has also worked with Ryan Tedder, Justin Timberlake, and Max Martin. She was born to his father Aural Josiah Lewis and her mother Maria Lewis. 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. [184] In 2018, she designed Christmas-themed jumpers with Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, with all net profits going towards the charity. Her husband is a German choreographer and entrepreneur. Place of Birth: Islington, London, England, U.K. [171] Her perfume, Leona Lewis, was launched by LR in July 2009. 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It's unbelievable. The couple started dating in 2010 and finally got married on July 27, 2019. "It was just the most beautiful day, full of love," Leona told HELLO! [58] Lewis described the album as "more guitar-driven" compared to Spirit. Lewis achieved national recognition when she won the third series of The X Factor in 2006, winning a 1 million recording contract with Syco Music. [15][16][17] A press release described how Cowell and Davis would work together in a "first-of-its-kind" partnership on both the song and producer selection for Lewis's debut album, Spirit. 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 2006, she auditioned for the third series of the TV reality music competition The X Factor. [189] Whilst introducing the show and herself, Lewis stated "I'm someone who knows how far a voice can take you. [112] It was announced that she would begin work on her fourth studio album, which would be released later in the year. [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. Lewis left BRIT School when she was 17 years old, as she intended to focus on her singing career. It was a huge success. Her body measurements are 34-27-35 inches. In its first week, it sold only 24,000 copies. Leona Lewis and Dennis Jauch are celebrating their first wedding anniversary after tying the knot at a stunning Italian wedding on 27 July 2019. Leona Lewis is a British singer, songwriter, actress, and also a campaigner for animal welfare. [207], In November 2019, Lewis sold her $2.25 million Californian ranch, in Glendale, upscaling to a $3.7 million property in the guard-gated Hidden Hills, Los Angeles. [136] Lewis recorded the winning song, "Solo Quiero (Somebody to Love)", which was written during the show. [145] It was her first time touring since the 2016 I Am Tour. Leona released an EP on 9 December 2011, 'Hurt: The EP', containing three covers. See the events in life of Leona Lewis in Chronological Order, (Known for Her Debut Studio Album 'Spirit' and as the Winner of Third Series of 'X-Factor'), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leona_Lewis, https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/2018010945287/leona-lewis-instagram-boyfriend-dennis-jauch/, https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-24240/leona-lewis-on-love-cardio-and-wellth.html. Her winning single was a cover of Kelly Clarksons song, A Moment Like This, which was released on 17 December 2006 and it made a world record for receiving more than 50000 downloads in less than 30 minutes. On April 3, 1985, Leona Lewis was born in Islington, London, England. She signed a 1 million recording contract with Cowell's record label, Syco Music as a prize. The duo dated together for 8 years and split in June 2010. 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. Unlike most divas, there is a human quality to her voice, as she's singing to the song, not singing to her voice". She wears a bra size of 32B and a dress size of 8(US). [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. She was romantically linked todancer Dennis Jauch. Later, she also studied at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts and the Ravenscourt Theatre School. The following year, she released a Christmas album Christmas, with Love. [195], In June 2021, Lewis was made the official patron of the Hackney Empire, as part of its 120-year anniversary celebrations. Born. The album was certified 9 platinum in the UK where it is the fourth best-selling album of the 2000s decade. 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. Leona Lewis: Obtain Price She is known for her philanthropic works and animal welfare campaigns as well. I worked very hard but I never managed to land a contract. The single,"Just Stand Up! Leona Lewis has paid a lovely tribute to her two brothers, Kyle and Bradley. Therefore, the album was never released commercially though she performed some of the tracks live on the radio. [183] That year, she became ambassador of MTV Staying Alive to "empower and educate the new generation" in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Caption: Leona Lewis with her husband. However, she withdrew from there, after injuring her back while she was ice-skating. She wins the competition on 16 December 2006, receiving 60% of over eight million votes cast in the final. She is married to a dancer and choreographer, Dennis Jauch. The album was, therefore, never released commercially though she performed some of the tracks live on radio. In 2021, Lewis joined the Paramount+ show Queen of The Universe as a judge. [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. [106][107] At the Hackney Weekend, Lewis performed further cover versions and debuted the song "Come Alive" from Glassheart. Furthermore, the singer has blue pairs of eyes and dark brown hair color. [5], Lewis recorded a demo album, called Twilight, in collaboration with Spiral Music, a production company based in Fulham, but it failed to secure her an album deal with any record companies. In October 2012, her third album 'Glassheart' was released and it also received mixed reviews from critics. They started dating in 2002. [168] "I got a lot of flak for that. Her birth name is Leona Louise Lewis as known as Leona Lewis. But I cannot make music that does not speak to my soul, and as scary as it seemed, I could no longer compromise myself, and so I decided to leave". Management: 'I'm ready for next chapter', "Leona Lewis splits from her management company Modest! 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. [30] It was released in the United States in April 2008 and entered the Billboard 200 at number one, making Lewis the first British artist to reach number one with a debut album. Free shipping for many products! She has also been nominated for the Brit Awards six times and for the Grammy Awards three times. Taking to her Instagram page on Sunday, the 34-year-old singer shared a gorgeous throwback picture with her. Her second studio album Echo was also a hit, though it didnt perform as well as the first one. The couple started dating in 2010 and finally got married on July 27, 2019. She has supported Little Kids Rock, a nonprofit organization that helps restore music education in disadvantaged schools in the US. She secured a lead role in The Lion King theatre show in Paris at age of 18. She began to record material for her first Christmas album during her Glassheart Tour, which took place in mid 2013. According to the Official Charts Company, Spirit is the best-selling debut album by a female artist in the 21st century. Her body measurements are 34-27-35 inches. [3][4] She has an older half-brother, Bradley, and a younger brother, Kyle. Lewis performed her duet You Are The Reason with singer Calum Scott. In 2021, she appeared as one of the judges of, the Paramount+ series, Queen of the Universe. She made her Broadway debut as Grizabella in the revival of the musical Cats by Andrew Lloyd Webber in July 2016. [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. The song My Hands from the album, was used as the theme song for the video game Final Fantasy XIII. She took birth in Islington, London, England. She has a net worth of $10 million as of 2022. Later, she joined the Italian Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. She has two siblings. Ethnicity: *father - African-Guyanese. Birth Name: Leona Louise Lewis. The beautiful singer is married to her longtime boyfriend Dennis Jauch. In December 2020, Lewis sang alongside Smokey Robinson, Tori Kelly and Sam Fischer on a cover of "What The World Needs Now", with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross. View Leona Lewis's Family Tree and History, Ancestry and Genealogy. And, she belongs to mixed ethnicity and holds British nationality. [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. Her physique dimension is approx. The beautiful singer was surrounded by her loved ones when she tied the knot to Dennis Jauch at a stunning Italian ceremony in July. She attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology as well. I feel like my dream has come true, the dream I've been dreaming since a little girl has come true. Kyle Lewis. However, further creative differences in relation to her fifth studio album finally caused Lewis to leave the label. Any recipes you can recommend? [111], In February 2013, Lewis left her management, Modest! She attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology as well. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love2. Has two brothers, Bradley and Kyle. Leona Lewis has quite good earnings from her professional career as a singer and songwriter. The event celebrates students, recognising their impacts on local and global issues. She cited Tracy Chapman, Kate Bush and Tears for Fears as the album's primary influences. The album peaked at the third position in the UK Albums Chart, and also entered the charts of various other countries. She has beautiful dark brown color hair and blue color eyes. #3 She has written her first song when she was 12. [122] In July, "I Am" and "Thunder", were released as the album's second and third singles, respectively; "Thunder" served as the album's lead single in the US. [108], In August 2012, Lewis announced that the lead single from Glassheart would be "Trouble", released on 7 October 2012. She has 2 brothers - Bradley and Kyle - and no sisters. [135] She appeared as a musical guest in an episode of NBC's 2019 television show Songland, searching for upcoming songwriters. [8] As a prize for winning, Lewis signed a 1 million recording contract with Cowell's record label, Syco Music. 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