Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, animal welfare campaigner |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 03/04/1985 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Islington, London, England |
Latest News about Leona Lewis
23/12/2025
Reports said Lewis was planning to release her first album in over a decade in 2026 while she was also performing her Las Vegas residency A Starry Night. The coverage noted that she had been working on new music quietly for several years and intended to return to the studio after the residency ended.
31/07/2025
Leona Lewis announced plans for her first studio album in more than 10 years, with release expected in 2026. She said the new project reflects the past decade of her life and follows a long recording break after her 2015 album I Am.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology |
| Educational Qualifications | BRIT School drop out |
Personal Life
| Religion | Not Known |
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| Ethnicity | African, Guinean, Welsh, Irish, Italian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Husband/Spouse | Dennis Jauch |
Family
| Father | Aural Josiah 'Joe' Lewis (Youth Offending Officer and DJ) |
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| Mother | Maria Lewis (Social worker and former Ballet teacher) |
| Siblings | Bradley (Elder, Half Brother), Kyle (Younger Brother) |
| Spouse | Dennis Jauch |
| Children | Carmel (Daughter, born July 2022) |
Career
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Favourites
| Color | Black |
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| Animal | Horse |
| Actor | Jake Gyllenhaal |
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| Perfume | Leona Lewis |
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| Movie | The Labyrinth |
| Artist | Alabama Shakes |
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| Restaurant | Sabai, a Thai restaurant in Brighton |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/leonalewis/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/leonalewis/ | |
| https://x.com/leonalewis | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@LeonaLewis |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Leona transitioned from X-Factor contestant to judge on the show. | |
| 2. In 2002, she balanced jobs as a receptionist and waitress to support her music career after leaving BRIT School. | |
| 3. Her X-Factor win in 2006 earned her £1 million in prize money, making her an international sensation. | |
| 4. Her debut single 'Bleeding Love' topped the Billboard 100 chart for seven days. | |
| 5. Leona is among the most successful X-Factor winners, with over 20 million worldwide album sales. | |
| 6. She possesses a unique four-octave vocal range and a mezzo-soprano voice with excellent control and falsetto. | |
| 7. Trained in opera and jazz, she wrote her first song at just 12 years old. | |
| 8. Her winner's single set a record with 50,000 downloads in 30 minutes. | |
| 9. Her movie 'Spirit' achieved Platinum status in the US and 9 x Platinum in the UK. | |
| 10. Leona embarked on two tours, The Labyrinth Tour and Glassheart Tour. | |
| 11. She practices operatic scales weekly to maintain her voice. | |
| 12. Leona declined a lucrative offer to open a Harrods sale due to their sale of animal fur products. | |
| 13. Co-founder of LOA Clothing Ltd., she was recognized as PETA's 2008 Person of the Year. | |
| 14. As a committed vegetarian, she cares for two horses, Spirit and DiAngelo, and once had a pet rabbit named Melrose. | |
| 15. Her cover of Snow Patrol's 'Run' set a UK record for fastest-selling download-only release with 69,244 copies sold in two days (November 2008). |