She also earns by appearing in several films and TV series. She was romantically linked todancer Dennis Jauch. [211] Lewis confirmed the reports on her Instagram account on 23 March. Picture: Getty Her winner's single, a cover of Kelly Clarkson's "A Moment Like This", peaked at number one for four weeks on the UK Singles Chart and broke a world record by reaching 50,000 digital downloads within 30 minutes. "It was just the most beautiful day, full of love," Leona told HELLO! [205] She credited her professional separation from Simon Cowell and her practice of meditation with helping her "still the madness". She released her second album 'Echo' in November 2009 which was also a success and received mixed reviews from critics. She is of Afro-Guyanese descent from her father's side, while she has Irish, Italian, and Welsh ancestry from her mother's side. Her body measurements are 34-27-35 inches. [130] In December, she reimagined Hans Zimmer's "Now We Are Free" on the album Hans Zimmer: The Classics. . [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. [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. However, she withdrew from there, after injuring her back while she was ice-skating. [206], Lewis married her long-term fianc, professional dancer and choreographer Dennis Jauch, in July 2019. Leona has earned a hefty amount of money throughout her career and profession. [32][33], Lewis's second single, "Bleeding Love", produced by Ryan Tedder and written by Tedder and Jesse McCartney, was released in October 2007 in the UK, where it sold 218,805 copies in its first week, giving it the biggest first-week sales of 2007 to date. In August 2021, Lewis featured alongside singer James Morrison on the debut album of songwriter Diane Warren, on a song entitled "Grow Old with Me". Finally, she released her third album Glassheart, in 2012. Leona was born on April 3, 1985. By then, she had already begun to write and record her own material, and she worked as a receptionist at a solicitor's office and as a Pizza Hut waitress in order to fund the studio sessions. She has a net worth of $10 million as of 2022. 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. [187] In 2017, she won an MTV Europe Music Awards under the category of Power of Music Award. [57] It was recorded in Los Angeles and took nine months to produce. She married John Vandaughn Surginer on 3 March 1888, in Marengo, Alabama, United States. I can beat your ass at wrestling whilst wearing a flowery dress thanks to these two." [150] In the same month, Lewis was a special guest on BBC One's I Can See Your Voice Christmas special. [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. Additionally, it also topped the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200. She eventually became the winner after earning 60% of the 8 million votes. [48] She won two awards at the 2008 MOBO Awards: Best Album for Spirit and Best Video for "Bleeding Love". There were people who said I should have done it and given the money to charity, but that would have been such a contradiction. You have to enable javascript to fully function this website. Born. 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. The lead single, "Bleeding Love", spent seven weeks at number one in the UK and was the best-selling single of 2007. She has since released four more studio albums and starred on Broadway, playing Grizabella in the hit musical Cats. Since winning The X Factor she has become a global singing star, selling in excess of 30 million records. [73] They performed the song on the Italian TV show Io Canto on 22 October 2010. All rights reserved, Permalink: https://gossipgist.com/leona-lewis, Singer, songwriter, Actress, Model and Activist. Leona Lewis eventually decided to leave school to pursue a career in music at the age of 17. [74] In 2011, Lewis released the single "Collide", a collaboration with Swedish DJ Avicii, and her debut extended play, Hurt: The EP. [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. "It was so special to be able to bring together everyone we love. Leona Lewis was born on 3 April 1985. 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 soon recorded a demo album, Twilight. 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. [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. [68] Lewis also recorded the theme song for the 2009 science fiction film Avatar, directed by James Cameron. Leona Lewis has posted a rare wedding throwback picture with her brothers. She is of mixed race, having been born to a Welsh mother and a Guyanese father. Caption: Leona Lewis with her husband. Leona's fifth studio album, I Am was released on 11 September 2015. ", "Songland: All About Rozee, Who Wrote Leona Lewis's Latest Hit", "Kate Middleton Wore a Simple Black Dress and Embellished Headband to the Festival of Remembrance", "Leona Lewis to make movie debut in 'Holiday!' It stood at the first position in the UK Charts with a sale of 161,000 copies in the first week itself. She then worked as a receptionist at a solicitor's office and as a Pizza Hut waitress to fund her studio sessions. With her colossal devotion to music and singing, her parents transmitted her to Sylvia Young Theatre School. It was a commercial success, though not as successful as her previous albums. [49] In December 2008 Lewis was named 'Top New Artist' by Billboard magazine.[50]. Leona Louise Lewis: Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) Mini Bio (1) Leona Lewis was born on April 3, 1985 in Islington, London, England, UK. [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. Music critic Neil McCormick, of The Daily Telegraph, has praised Lewis's technical skills: "Her mezzo-soprano range allows her to take melodies from luxurious low notes to high-flying falsetto, gliding with elegant power and impressive control through all kinds of fluctuations and modulations". The beautiful singer is married to her longtime boyfriend Dennis Jauch. Leona Lewis was born in London on April 3, 1985. [8], Lewis's winner's single, a cover of Kelly Clarkson's song "A Moment Like This", was released on 17 December 2006. Leona exclusively shared her romantic photo. Management. It peaked at the 12th position on the UK Albums Chart and on the 38th position on the US Billboard 200. Lewis released an EP on 9 December 2011, Hurt: The EP, containing three covers. The couple started dating in 2010 and finally got married on July 27, 2019. In March 2022, the couple announced that theyare expecting their first child together. [182], Lewis signed a modelling contract with Wilhelmina Models in 2017. [84], Lewis began work on her third album, Glassheart,[85] shortly after she had completed The Labyrinth tour. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/leona-lewis-14187.php, British Female Film & Theater Personalities, 21st Century Film & Theater Personalities, 21st Century British Film & Theater Personalities. 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) In May 2010, her first tour titled The Labyrinth started. Leona Lewis and Dennis Jauch are celebrating their first wedding anniversary after tying the knot at a stunning Italian wedding on 27 July 2019. Christmas, with Love was released later that year and its lead single, "One More Sleep", peaked at number three in the UK. [10] It spent four consecutive weeks atop the UK Singles Chart and was number one in Ireland for six weeks. Leona Lewis was born on April 3, 1985, in Islington, London, England. She became the first UK solo artist to debut at number one with a debut album in US. She has a younger brother and an older half-brother. [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. Caption: Leona Lewis during her performance. [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. musical", "Leona Lewis film debut 'Walking on Sunshine' gets UK release date Music News". However, a television advert for the album was banned by the Advertising Standards Authority, who said in a statement: "We considered that the claim 'Leona Lewis's new album' misleadingly implied it was the singer's latest recording rather than a new CD of tracks recorded some years ago. ", MORE: Inside Leona Lewis' Hawaiian hen do. [60][61] Echo reached number one in the UK Albums Chart and the top ten of Austria, Ireland and Switzerland. Leona Lewis Family. ", "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." He album titled I Am was released in September 2015. 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