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. 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. musical", "Leona Lewis film debut 'Walking on Sunshine' gets UK release date Music News". [143] Lewis also appeared as a judge on the UK TV series The X Factor: The Band. [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. Therefore, she was enrolled by her parents at the Sylvia Young Theatre School. [79], Lewis's first tour, titled The Labyrinth[80] supporting Spirit and Echo, started in May 2010. 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. [137] In November 2019, she performed at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance, at Royal Albert Hall, London, honouring servicemen and veterans. Lou Al-Chamaa - Electrician (2002-2010) Tyrese Gibson - Actor (2008) Dennis Jauch - Dancer (2010 . [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. Her major source of income comes from her singing career. [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. Lewis auditioned for the third series of The X Factor in 2006, singing "Over the Rainbow" for judges Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne and guest judge Paula Abdul. 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[145] It was her first time touring since the 2016 I Am Tour. * Did you find any mistake? [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. Her shoe size is 7.5(US). Wednesday 03 Apr 1985. [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. Her father's name is Aural Josiah Lewis and Maria Lewis. Lewis performed the song on the semi-final of the tenth series of The X Factor on 8 December 2013. ", "Leona Lewis Announces Christmas Album, Unveils New Single "Kiss Me It's Christmas", "The contribution of women is so undervalued, and more doors need to be held wide open to allow greater balance." . She holds an English nationality and belongs to a Multiracial (African, Guinean, Welsh, Irish, and Italian) ethnicity. The beautiful singer was surrounded by her loved ones when she tied the knot to Dennis Jauch at a stunning Italian ceremony in July. [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. Finally, she released her third album Glassheart, in 2012. In August 2018, they got engaged and walked down the aisle the next year. Leona Lewis has paid a lovely tribute to her two brothers, Kyle and Bradley. Leona Lewis is a gorgeous lady with a slim body build. Therefore, the album was never released commercially though she performed some of the tracks live on the radio. [210], On 20 March 2022, it was reported that Lewis and Jauch were expecting their first child together. [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. Leona Lewis's grandparents: Leona Lewis's grandmother was Laurette Josiah. Leona Lewis is an English singer, songwriter, actress, model, and activist. The couple started dating in 2010 and finally got married on July 27, 2019. She has a younger brother and an older half-brother. [citation needed]. 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). In February 2007, she signed a 5 million five-album contract in the United States with Clive Davis's record label, J Records. They started dating in 2002. Eventually, she earned 60% of the 8 million votes and won the season. PARENTS BIOGRAPHY & HERITAGE The animal-loving superstar was born in Islington, north London on April 3, 1985 to parents of mixed ethnicity and nationality. She has overtaken Olivia Newton-John's tally of seven top five singles. News Leona Lewis United Kingdom", "Christina Aguilera Announces 'Bionic' Summer Tour Dates", "Leona Lewis discusses new tracks at Hackney Weekend", "Leona Lewis Under The Skin Interview 28thFeb 2010 Pt.2", "RCA's New Executive Team Named Under CEO Peter Edge Amid Layoffs (Update)", "Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more! She attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology as well. [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". She is known for her philanthropic works and animal welfare campaigns as well. Father: Aural Josiah Lewis (DJ) Mother: Maria Lewis (Social Worker) Siblings: Kyle (Younger Brother), Bradley (Older Half-Brother) Spouse Name: Unmarried. She made her Broadway debut in the 2016, revival of the musical Cats by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Leona Lewis: Echo By Leona Lewis at the best online prices at eBay! [59] Lewis performed her first full UK show at the Hackney Empire in London on 2 November 2009, performing songs from Spirit and Echo. She attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology as well. [118], In June 2014, Lewis had parted ways with Syco Music, and signed a new record deal with Universal Music's Island Records UK. Ethnicity: *father - African-Guyanese. [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. [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". Her Request coloration is Hazel and her hair coloration is Blonde. [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. [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. [120] In 2017, Lewis revealed she has Hashimoto's disease, detailing the pain and fatigue experienced because of the condition. 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. [75], Lewis signed a book deal in January 2009 to release an illustrated autobiography in October 2009. Lewis commented that she turned down the deal on the grounds that Harrods is the only UK department store that continues to stock clothing made from animal fur:[167] "It wasn't a million pounds that I was offered, as the papers reported, but even if it had been, I still would have turned it down". I feel like my dream has come true, the dream I've been dreaming since a little girl has come true. [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. Her zodiac sign is Aries. [144] Lewis announced she would tour with Gary Barlow on his tour "All the Hits Live 2021", in arenas across the UK and Ireland, in November and December 2021. It was met with positive reviews. [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. Lewis left BRIT School when she was 17 years old, as she intended to focus on her singing career. [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. You have to enable javascript to fully function this website. Leona Lewis was born in 1985, in London, England, where she studied at the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology. She also earns by appearing in several films and TV series. She is a music artist and actress, known for Avatar (2009), No Strings Attached (2011) and Sex and the City 2 (2010). And, she belongs to mixed ethnicity and holds British nationality. [151] Lewis also performed at the Royal Carols: Together at Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey. In the upcoming year, she released a Christmas album Christmas, with Love. Leona Lewis is a British singer, songwriter, actress, and also a campaigner for animal welfare. I won a little show called X Factor 14 years ago. The single,"Just Stand Up! One of Lewis' first attempts was her "Twilight" album, which she released shortly after leaving school. [149] In December 2021, Lewis was named Spotify Equal UK and Ireland Artist of the Month. 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