Leona Lewis

Date of Birth: April 3, 1985

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Leona Louise Lewis is a British singer, songwriter, actress, and activist who gained international fame after winning the third series of the British reality music show “The X Factor” in 2006. Born and raised in the London Borough of Islington, Leona showed an early interest in music, attending prestigious performing arts schools such as the Sylvia Young Theatre School and the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology. Her debut single, “A Moment Like This”, broke a world record after it was downloaded over 50,000 times within 30 minutes of its release. Her debut album, “Spirit” (2007), was a commercial success and included the hit single “Bleeding Love”, which topped charts in over 30 countries. Over the years, Leona has continued to release music, with albums such as “Echo” (2009), “Glassheart” (2012), and “I Am” (2015), showcasing her versatile vocal talent. Leona is also known for her activism, particularly in animal rights and environmental causes.

5 Interesting Facts about Leona Lewis

1. Leona Lewis was the first female winner of “The X Factor”.

2. Her debut album “Spirit” became the fastest-selling debut album in both the UK and Ireland.

3. Leona has won two MOBO Awards and has been nominated for seven BRIT Awards and three Grammy Awards.

4. She is a committed animal rights activist and has been a vegetarian since the age of 12.

5. Leona made her film debut in 2014 with a role in the musical film “Walking on Sunshine”.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Leona Lewis

1. “I feel like I’ve been lucky enough to do that in the past with songs like ‘Bleeding Love’ and ‘Run’. They touched people and I want to do that again.”

2. “I think it’s so important to be true to yourself and your beliefs.”

3. “Music is a way to express yourself, keep you company while you’re alone, and always give you something to do.”

4. “I’m a very positive person and I think that is reflected in my music.”

5. “I’ve always been a family-oriented person, and I love spending time with my family and friends.”