[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. In 2014, she made her film debut in Walking on Sunshine, and her fourth studio album, I Am, was released the following year. [86] Though originally announced to be released on 28 November 2011 in the UK, it was eventually released in October 2012. The 37 years old actress' siblings include a younger brother Kyle, and an older half-brother Bradley. Though, a track from the album, "Private Party", became a hit on the underground urban music scene in London in 2005. [120] In 2017, Lewis revealed she has Hashimoto's disease, detailing the pain and fatigue experienced because of the condition. 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. In August 2008, Leona 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. Lou Al-Chamaa - Electrician (2002-2010) Tyrese Gibson - Actor (2008) Dennis Jauch - Dancer (2010 . Leona Lewis Family. It also became the second best-selling album of the year in the UK. [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. [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. Lewis released an EP on 9 December 2011, Hurt: The EP, containing three covers. In April 2010, she featured on a duet with Italian singer Biagio Antonacci, called "Inaspettata (Unexpected)", from his album Inaspettata. Family. And, the film also starred Hannah Arterton, Annabel Scholey, Giulio Berruti, and Katy Brand. [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. In 2018, Leona 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". From 2001 to 2010, Leona Lewis datedLou Al-chamaa. In 2009, she released her second studio album, Echo, and recorded the theme song, "I See You", for the film Avatar. Leona Lewis's uncles and aunts: Leona Lewis's uncle is Dorian Josiah Leona Lewis's uncle is Aubrey Josiah Leona Lewis's aunt-by-marriage is Beckie Josiah. Furthermore, the singer has blue pairs of eyes and dark brown hair color. Leona Lewis and Dennis Jauch are celebrating their first wedding anniversary after tying the knot at a stunning Italian wedding on 27 July 2019. She is also a six-time BRIT Award and three-time Grammy Award nominee. Leona Lewis has paid a lovely tribute to her two brothers, Kyle and Bradley. [162] Lewis described it as "energetic, deep, [and] unique". Her husband is a German choreographer and entrepreneur. 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). [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. Leona's fifth studio album, I Am was released on 11 September 2015. Eventually, at the age of 17, Leona Lewis decided to leave school to pursue a career in music. 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"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. 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. [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. Previously, Leona Lewis was in a romantic relationship with her childhood friend, Lou Al-Chamaa. [34][35] It entered the UK Singles Chart at number one, where it stayed for seven weeks,[36] and in the Irish Singles Chart, it remained at number one for eight weeks. 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. She received an MTV Video Music Awards nomination under the category of Best UK Video for "Bleeding Love" in 2008. However, further creative differences in relation to her fifth studio album finally caused Lewis to leave the label. [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. "It was just the most beautiful day, full of love," Leona told HELLO! [143] Lewis also appeared as a judge on the UK TV series The X Factor: The Band. Leona Lewis eventually decided to leave school to pursue a career in music at the age of 17. She wears a bra size of 32B and a dress size of 8(US). Leona Lewis' height is 5 feet 7 inches and her weight is 61 kilograms. She has stated that she practices operatic scales every week. She is married to a dancer and choreographer, Dennis Jauch. [196][197], Lewis lived in Hackney, East London. Place of Birth: Islington, London, England, U.K. [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. [90][95][96] It debuted on the official UK top 40 singles chart at number 4. She has also worked with Ryan Tedder, Justin Timberlake, and Max Martin. The single,"Just Stand Up! [186] Lewis, initially contracted to serve as a guest judge, became a permanent judge on The X Factor: The Band in December 2019, joining during the Audience auditions. She secured a lead role in The Lion King theatre show in Paris at age of 18. I feel like my dream has come true, the dream I've been dreaming since a little girl has come true. 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. And, the singer and her partner announced their engagement in November 2018. [4], At the age of 17, Lewis decided to leave BRIT School to "get out there" and pursue a career in music. And, she also has a brother Kyle and a half-brother, Bradley. In 2009, she won a BEFFTA award under the category of Best Female Act. Leona Lewis is an English singer, songwriter, actress, model, and activist. It was a commercial success and was met with positive reviews. [48] She won two awards at the 2008 MOBO Awards: Best Album for Spirit and Best Video for "Bleeding Love". Leona was signed to Modest Management from 2006 to 2013.. She has also been represented by - It also topped the UK singles chart and stood there for more than four weeks. The couple's first child, a daughter, Carmel Allegra, was born on July 22, 2022. 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. It was nominated for Best Original Song at the 67th Golden Globe Awards. The singer tied the knot to Dennis Jauch in July Dermot O'Leary shares never-before-seen wedding picture on special milestone. She was named the Sexiest Vegetarian and the Person of the Year in 2008, by PETA. [147] She departed after the first season, and was replaced by Mel B. However, it failed to secure her a deal with any of the record companies, and even the album was never released commercially though she performed some of the tracks live on the radio. [195], In June 2021, Lewis was made the official patron of the Hackney Empire, as part of its 120-year anniversary celebrations. [149] In December 2021, Lewis was named Spotify Equal UK and Ireland Artist of the Month. The newlyweds went on to reveal how being inside the chapel on their wedding day brought everyone closer together. In March 2022, the couple announced that theyare expecting their first child together. The beautiful singer was surrounded by her loved ones when she tied the knot to Dennis Jauch at a stunning Italian ceremony in July. 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. 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. She married John Vandaughn Surginer on 3 March 1888, in Marengo, Alabama, United States. She is an animal welfare campaigner. The couple started dating in 2010 and finally got married on July 27, 2019. [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. The album peaked at the third position in the UK Albums Chart, and also entered the charts of various other countries. [31] A special edition of Spirit was re-released in November 2008 in Europe, including the songs "Forgive Me", "Misses Glass" and a cover of the Snow Patrol song "Run". "I feel like we were meant to be in that space," explained Leona, to which Dennis added: "There couldn't have been more of a sign. The album was certified 9 platinum in the UK where it is the fourth best-selling album of the 2000s decade. [106][107] At the Hackney Weekend, Lewis performed further cover versions and debuted the song "Come Alive" from Glassheart. In July 2022, she gave birth to their first child, a girl named Carmel. Leona Lewis is a British singer, songwriter, actress, and also a campaigner for animal welfare. It 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. It was a huge success. Leona Louise Lewis Age. Who is Leona Lewis' husband? She is also vegan. Throughout the course of the show, Lewis was compared with artists such as Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Celine Dion, performing songs by all three of them. "Better in Time" was released as Lewis's second single in the US, where it peaked at number 11 in the Billboard Hot 100. [118], In June 2014, Lewis had parted ways with Syco Music, and signed a new record deal with Universal Music's Island Records UK. She did various jobs to fund her studio sessions. 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". Bradley and Kyle are her two brothers. [39] Lewis's third single, a double A-side featuring "Better in Time" and "Footprints in the Sand", was released in the United Kingdom in March 2008, in aid of Sport Relief, and she visited South Africa for the charity. 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. She soon recorded a demo album, Twilight; however, it failed to secure her a deal with any of the record companies. 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. Children Name: None. [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. [194] Furthermore, 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. Her second studio album Echo was also a hit, though it didnt perform as well as the first one. [74] The event celebrates students, recognising their impacts on local and global issues. Leona Lewis used to be born on 3 April 1985, and her age is 37 years as of now. Kiss Me It's Christmas- Leona Lewis & Ne-Yo. The couple married in Tuscany, Italy, at Sting's 16th century, 865-acre, Il Palagio estate. [184] In 2018, she designed Christmas-themed jumpers with Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, with all net profits going towards the charity. Leona Lewis Body Statistics: Weight in Pounds: 135 lbs Weight in Kilogram: 61 kg Height in Feet: 5 7 Height in Meters: 1.70 m Body Measurements: 34-27-35 in (87-68.5-89 cm) Breast Size: 34 inches (87 cm) Waist Size: 27 inches (68.5 cm) Hips Size: 35 inches (89 cm) Bra Size/Cup Size: 32B Feet/Shoe Size: 7.5 (US) Dress Size: 8 (US) or 38 (US) She signed a 1 million recording contract with Cowell's record label, Syco Music as a prize. If you wish to change your mind and would like to stop receiving communications from hellomagazine.com, you can revoke your consent by clicking on "unsubscribe" in the footer of the newsletter. Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Model, Activist, Vocal Producer. She is also known for her animal welfare works and is a supporter of World Animal Protection. Besides singing, she has also played a supporting role in the British film Walking on Sunshine. Leona Lewis's siblings: Leona Lewis's brother is Kyle Lewis. On July 27, 2019, they tied the wedding knot in Italy in front of 180 people. [108], In August 2012, Lewis announced that the lead single from Glassheart would be "Trouble", released on 7 October 2012. #5 As of 2015, Lewis is the second best-selling act from The X . [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. It peaked at the third position on the UK Albums Chart, and also entered the charts of various other countries. It was met with mixed reviews from critics. She had been a vegetarian since the age of twelve. [21] It has an American style, with some electronic 1980s sounds. Aside from her music and acting career, Lewis has publicly supported various charitable causes, particularly animal rights; she is also vegan. [8], Lewis's winner's single, a cover of Kelly Clarkson's song "A Moment Like This", was released on 17 December 2006. "[161] In February 2011, talking about her third studio album Glassheart, Lewis said that the album would be more experimental than Spirit and Echo by embodying a "different" yet "classic" sound. In the 2000s, it became the UKs fourth best-selling album. "Bleeding Love" won The Record of the Year in December 2007. 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. Leona Lewis won a Bambi award as Shooting Star in 2008. In February 2007, Lewis signed a five-album contract in the United States with Clive Davis's record label, J Records. She has since released four more studio albums and starred on Broadway, playing Grizabella in the hit musical Cats. [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 is a married woman. The same year, she won a Billboard Year-End Award under the category of Best New Artist. Later, she also studied at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts and the Ravenscourt Theatre School. [1] She has won two MOBO Awards, an MTV Europe Music Award, and two World Music Awards. [201] Lewis is a supporter of World Animal Protection[202] and is a patron of the Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Brentwood, Essex. There were people who said I should have done it and given the money to charity, but that would have been such a contradiction. She stands at a height of 1.7m (5 feet and 7 inches) tall and her body weighs around 59kg (130 lbs.). at the time. [189] Whilst introducing the show and herself, Lewis stated "I'm someone who knows how far a voice can take you. Regarding her education, she attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School. [183] That year, she became ambassador of MTV Staying Alive to "empower and educate the new generation" in the fight against HIV/AIDS. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 3 daughters. 34-26-35 inches. [171] Her perfume, Leona Lewis, was launched by LR in July 2009. Lewis's second album, Echo, was given a worldwide release in November 2009. And, she belongs to mixed ethnicity and holds British nationality. Her other demo album was recorded under license from UEG Entertainment, 'Best Kept Secret' but it also failed to secure her success. As of now, she is 37 years old. However, her salary and other assets are not disclosed yet. One of Lewis' first attempts was her "Twilight" album, which she released shortly after leaving school. [210], On 20 March 2022, it was reported that Lewis and Jauch were expecting their first child together. Her zodiac sign is Aries. [204] She later emphasised that it was not clinical depression from which she had been suffering. It's programmes like these which provide the best place to showcase fresh new talent."[5]. She has supported Little Kids Rock, a nonprofit organization that helps restore music education in disadvantaged schools in the US. [60][61] Echo reached number one in the UK Albums Chart and the top ten of Austria, Ireland and Switzerland. [137] In November 2019, she performed at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance, at Royal Albert Hall, London, honouring servicemen and veterans. [149] The song features on the re-issue of the 2013 album Christmas, with Love, entitled Christmas, with Love Always, released on 19 November 2021. [75], Lewis signed a book deal in January 2009 to release an illustrated autobiography in October 2009. Spirit, the debut album by Leona Lewis, is undoubtedly the most significant and successful work in her career so far. She became a permanent judge on the special edition of the British reality talent competition,'The X Factor: The Band'in December 2019. According to the Official Charts Company, Spirit is the best-selling debut album by a female artist in the 21st century. 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. [128] The performance earned the pair a CMT Music Award nomination in 2016. It was the BBC's biggest ever free-ticketed live music event. Leona Lewis was born Leona Louise Lewis on April 3, 1985, in Islington, London, England. [200] She also was named PETA's Person of the Year for 2008. [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. Thus, her winning single was a cover of Kelly Clarksons song A Moment Like This. Unlike most divas, there is a human quality to her voice, as she's singing to the song, not singing to her voice". [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". In the US, it was the best-selling single of 2008 and Lewis was proclaimed Best New Artist by Billboard the same year. ", "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." [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. #3 She has written her first song when she was 12. PARENTS BIOGRAPHY & HERITAGE The animal-loving superstar was born in Islington, north London on April 3, 1985 to parents of mixed ethnicity and nationality. Sign up to our newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. The album stood at the first position on the UK Charts with a sale of 161,000 copies. In 2006, she auditioned for the third series of the TV reality music competition The X Factor. [8] As a prize for winning, Lewis signed a 1 million recording contract with Cowell's record label, Syco Music. She is married to a dancer and choreographer, Dennis Jauch. However, the songs are not beat-driven or following the latest trends but can be performed acoustically. View Leona Lewis's Family Tree and History, Ancestry and Genealogy. She is of mixed Welsh and Guyanese heritage. Leona Louise Lewis (born 3 April 1985) is a British singer, songwriter, actress and activist. The album debuted at number three in the UK and at number four in Ireland, respectively. The song 'My Hands' from the album, was used as the theme song for the video game 'Final Fantasy XIII'. On April 3, 1985, Leona Lewis was born in Islington, London, England. 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. Later, she joined the Italian Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. She released her debut album Spirit in 2007. The second single, "Lovebird", failed to reach the UK top 200 in the absence of radio support. [185] Moreover, she supports (RED)'s Global Fund to end AIDS, and in association with the app Calm contributed narration of a sleep story, thus providing 100,000 people with life-saving HIV medication. Father: Aural Josiah Lewis (DJ) Mother: Maria Lewis (Social Worker) Siblings: Kyle (Younger Brother), Bradley (Older Half-Brother) Spouse Name: Unmarried. [13] As of December 2014, Lewis's version has sold 900,000 copies in the United Kingdom. She took birth in Islington, London, England. [109] It entered the UK Singles Chart at number seven. Leona Lewis was born on April 3, 1985, in Islington, London, England. She has a net worth of $10 million as of 2022. Win 10,000 to kickstart your fashion career, Wedding lists 2023: what every couple will be wishing for, 6 of our favourite bags from the luxe new accessories label to know. ", was performed live during the one-hour telethon that aired on all major US television networks. [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. In 2007, she released her debut album Spirita which was a monumental success. Finally, she recorded a demo album, Twilight. Lewis left BRIT School when she was 17 years old, as she intended to focus on her singing career. The first single released from Echo was "Happy", which was written by Lewis, Tedder and Evan Bogart and produced by Tedder. She was placed in the 1624 category, with Cowell as her mentor. Leona released her debut album, 'Spirit' in November 2007. She also has an older half-brother, Bradley, and a younger brother, Kyle. ", "Leona Lewis sets new Official Singles Chart record! The following year, she released a Christmas album Christmas, with Love. According to her record company, as of 2021, Lewis has sold over 35 million records worldwide. [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. [123][124] The album I Am was released on 11 September 2015, in the UK. Her winning single was a cover of Kelly Clarksons song A Moment Like This. Facts About Leona Lewis #1 Lewis credits Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston as her major influences. Official: CATS Finds Its Grizabella- Leona Lewis Will Play the Glamour Cat on Broadway! She became a vegan in 2012. Leona Lewis was born in 1985, in London, England, where she studied at the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology. The film was directed by Max Giwa and Diana Pasquini. She won an MTV Asia Awards under the category of Breakthrough artist in 2008. Her birth name is Leona Louise Lewis. Caption: Leona Lewis with her father. [148] In November 2021, Lewis released the song "Kiss Me It's Christmas", featuring Ne-Yo. Source: Instagram. She was interested in music and her parents sent her to Sylvia Young Theatre School. It's unbelievable. Her major source of income comes from her singing career. [135] She appeared as a musical guest in an episode of NBC's 2019 television show Songland, searching for upcoming songwriters. She was romantically linked todancer Dennis Jauch. Leona Lewis's uncles and aunts: Leona Lewis's uncle is Dorian Josiah Leona Lewis's uncle is Aubrey Josiah Leona Lewis's aunt-by-marriage is Beckie Josiah. [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. Besides singing, Leona made her acting debut as Elena in the British musical film, Walking on Sunshine in 2014. [57] It was recorded in Los Angeles and took nine months to produce. Source: Getty Image. [73] They performed the song on the Italian TV show Io Canto on 22 October 2010. Leona Lewis Relationships History. She achieved a nomination for NAACP Image Awards under the category of Outstanding New Artist in 2009. Besides that, she made her acting debut in the 2014 British film Walking on Sunshine. "[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". 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