Leona Lewis
Birthday: 3 April 1985, Islington, London, England, UK
Birth Name: Leona Louise Lewis
Height: 170 cm
Leona Lewis was born on April 3, 1985 in Islington, London, England as Leona Louise Lewis.
Sometimes I think I want to get 'hair and make up' every day, but that's just not possible.
Sometimes I think I want to get 'hair and make up' every day, but that's just not possible.
I'd date someone younger or older; age doesn't matter to me. Or looks, really - it's all about matur Show more
I'd date someone younger or older; age doesn't matter to me. Or looks, really - it's all about maturity. Hide
I love horseback riding. I still do it.
I love horseback riding. I still do it.
People will always show their true selves in the end.
People will always show their true selves in the end.
I suffer from arachnophobia. I don't mind the tiny spiders so much, it's the ones with their legs co Show more
I suffer from arachnophobia. I don't mind the tiny spiders so much, it's the ones with their legs covered in thick hair. Hide
I've always been conscious of my weight.
I've always been conscious of my weight.
When I was really little I would sit in the back of my dad's car when he'd be playing old-school mus Show more
When I was really little I would sit in the back of my dad's car when he'd be playing old-school music. He'd turn down the music and turn around and I'd be singing and know all of the words but I didn't even know how to talk. From then on I've always wanted to be a singer. Hide
Usually when I see someone famous, for some reason, I think I know them.
Usually when I see someone famous, for some reason, I think I know them.
I don't have many famous friends, really, except Simon Cowell.
I don't have many famous friends, really, except Simon Cowell.
The most important thing to me is to give something back to my parents, because they've done so much Show more
The most important thing to me is to give something back to my parents, because they've done so much for me throughout my life. Hide
I'm totally against animal cruelty. I don't have clothes, shoes or bags made from any animal product Show more
I'm totally against animal cruelty. I don't have clothes, shoes or bags made from any animal products. Hide
I feel like I've lived quite a sheltered life, like my mom and dad were quite protective of me.
I feel like I've lived quite a sheltered life, like my mom and dad were quite protective of me.
I don't hate L.A. There's a very beautiful side to it; it's scenic, and I can go horse riding.
I don't hate L.A. There's a very beautiful side to it; it's scenic, and I can go horse riding.
Obviously, a long-distance relationship is hard. But, like anything worth having, you make it work.
Obviously, a long-distance relationship is hard. But, like anything worth having, you make it work.
I'm living my dream.
I'm living my dream.
It takes me a while to come out of myself and get to know people.
It takes me a while to come out of myself and get to know people.
I've still kind of maintained a low profile but people still kind of recognize you and will come up Show more
I've still kind of maintained a low profile but people still kind of recognize you and will come up to you, and that's taken a bit of getting used to. Hide
I have my best ideas when I am alone.
I have my best ideas when I am alone.
I hate having my hair cut so I try not to.
I hate having my hair cut so I try not to.
I really love getting hot stone massages. They really help me relax and it's so soothing for your mu Show more
I really love getting hot stone massages. They really help me relax and it's so soothing for your muscles. Hide
I usually dream of melodies. When I wake up I have them in my head. I usually come up with things in Show more
I usually dream of melodies. When I wake up I have them in my head. I usually come up with things in the middle of the night because that's when my mind is the quietest. I always have my tape recorder, pen and pad by my bed just in case. Hide
I don't get involved in record label politics.
I don't get involved in record label politics.
I definitely keep myself secret.
I definitely keep myself secret.
I think it's really hard being in a boy band. There's a lot of dynamics.
I think it's really hard being in a boy band. There's a lot of dynamics.
I love music but, of course, I'd choose love over that.
I love music but, of course, I'd choose love over that.
I'm not annoying in relationships! I'm great!
I'm not annoying in relationships! I'm great!
It takes bravery to end a relationship.
It takes bravery to end a relationship.
I know how to look after myself.
I know how to look after myself.
The part of London where I grew up has the highest crime rates in the country.
The part of London where I grew up has the highest crime rates in the country.
Overall, I'm quite good with how I spend my cashola.
Overall, I'm quite good with how I spend my cashola.
I can't remember who told me but I was advised early on not to Google myself or read things about my Show more
I can't remember who told me but I was advised early on not to Google myself or read things about myself... I don't read a lot but get the gist of what's been said from friends and family. It's good to avoid it if you want to be normal person. Hide
I want all of my songs to do well whether I've written them or not.
I want all of my songs to do well whether I've written them or not.
I don't like going out where it's really, really crowded.
I don't like going out where it's really, really crowded.
I could hang with horses all day.
I could hang with horses all day.
A lot of people can have a lot of different influences, everyone can be compared in some way to some Show more
A lot of people can have a lot of different influences, everyone can be compared in some way to someone whether they are from 60 years ago or more recent. Hide
Animal testing is needless, especially in cosmetics.
Animal testing is needless, especially in cosmetics.
Oh my gosh! I can't tell you the number of times people have put autotune on my voice, and I'm like, Show more
Oh my gosh! I can't tell you the number of times people have put autotune on my voice, and I'm like, 'Please take it off!' You don't even sound human; it makes you sound like a robot! Hide
I trust every single person around me, and if I feel even a whiff of uncertainty I won't have that p Show more
I trust every single person around me, and if I feel even a whiff of uncertainty I won't have that person around me. Hide
Fear and pain and suffering is not OK for any being to feel intentionally at the hands of us.
Fear and pain and suffering is not OK for any being to feel intentionally at the hands of us.
I love a beautiful gown on stage, and luckily I've been fortunate to wear some amazing dresses.
I love a beautiful gown on stage, and luckily I've been fortunate to wear some amazing dresses.
If I can inspire people by showing that following a dream by working hard and being determined is po Show more
If I can inspire people by showing that following a dream by working hard and being determined is possible, it's amazing. Hide
I was the only one at stage school who wasn't white.
I was the only one at stage school who wasn't white.
I'm really not that confident!
I'm really not that confident!
I don't really read the tabloids, and you never know if what's being printed is true or not.
I don't really read the tabloids, and you never know if what's being printed is true or not.
David Bowie is such a big influence to me. Everything about him as a person is intriguing to me.
David Bowie is such a big influence to me. Everything about him as a person is intriguing to me.
I'm not a loud, extravagant person; I'm never going to be that and, to be honest, I don't want to be Show more
I'm not a loud, extravagant person; I'm never going to be that and, to be honest, I don't want to be like that. Hide
I try not to diet because it never really works for me, if I tell myself I can't eat something then Show more
I try not to diet because it never really works for me, if I tell myself I can't eat something then I tend to want to eat everything in sight. Hide
I don't mind letting people in a little bit, but I have learned from the past not to talk too much a Show more
I don't mind letting people in a little bit, but I have learned from the past not to talk too much about my relationships and to keep things as private as possible. Hide
I don't think I have the right to give someone advice when I don't know them.
I don't think I have the right to give someone advice when I don't know them.
I am, and always will be, proud to be a Hackney girl.
I am, and always will be, proud to be a Hackney girl.
I get road rage. I can't drive because I cuss people out.
I get road rage. I can't drive because I cuss people out.
There are so many songs I've recorded, only to hear other people singing them. It happens all the ti Show more
There are so many songs I've recorded, only to hear other people singing them. It happens all the time. Hide
I think when people see that you are shy, or even just calm, collected and reserved, they think you Show more
I think when people see that you are shy, or even just calm, collected and reserved, they think you can be pushed around, made to do everything they want - but that's definitely not true of me. The people closest to me know that's not the case. They know I'm not a pushover. Hide
I'd love to do a film like 'Chicago.' Something musical because I've obviously come from that backgr Show more
I'd love to do a film like 'Chicago.' Something musical because I've obviously come from that background. Hide
I'm very sensitive and I'm quite a soft person, and I cry a lot when things upset me.
I'm very sensitive and I'm quite a soft person, and I cry a lot when things upset me.
I never dress to shock.
I never dress to shock.
I would like to be a positive force for young girls.
I would like to be a positive force for young girls.
My parents have always done what they've loved, and they've had many different careers.
My parents have always done what they've loved, and they've had many different careers.
I'm a positive person, and I try to look at the good side of everything.
I'm a positive person, and I try to look at the good side of everything.
I would love to sing opera.
I would love to sing opera.
I call myself a vegetarian with vegan tendencies.
I call myself a vegetarian with vegan tendencies.
Working with other artists and sharing your passions is great.
Working with other artists and sharing your passions is great.
For me, love is happiness and inspiration.
For me, love is happiness and inspiration.
I like someone who can take the reins, who knows what they want and is strong with me.
I like someone who can take the reins, who knows what they want and is strong with me.
My mum is my best friend.
My mum is my best friend.
I'm very strong creatively, in my music.
I'm very strong creatively, in my music.
All my friends I've known since I was really little.
All my friends I've known since I was really little.
A part of me feels like I was an animal in my past life that wasn't treated very nicely.
A part of me feels like I was an animal in my past life that wasn't treated very nicely.
At the end of the day, you should take every opportunity that comes your way.
At the end of the day, you should take every opportunity that comes your way.
I'd love to be on 'Glee.' I'd love to play a rebel. Be a real biker chick in leather and covered in Show more
I'd love to be on 'Glee.' I'd love to play a rebel. Be a real biker chick in leather and covered in tattoos. Hide
People don't really know me at all.
People don't really know me at all.
Music TV in the U.K. is disappearing. 'Top Of The Pops,' 'CD:UK' and shows like that have gone, and Show more
Music TV in the U.K. is disappearing. 'Top Of The Pops,' 'CD:UK' and shows like that have gone, and it's bringing down the music industry. We should do as much as we can to keep our music TV and producers need to be more willing to accommodate live music. Hide
Kids need somewhere to go, so they're not bored on the street.
Kids need somewhere to go, so they're not bored on the street.
I'm quite curvy and I just try and exercise whenever I can. I don't do anything hardcore as I'm just Show more
I'm quite curvy and I just try and exercise whenever I can. I don't do anything hardcore as I'm just not that dedicated. Hide
I'll never go against my morals.
I'll never go against my morals.
I think it's always important to be vigilant of what you're doing and aware of your surroundings.
I think it's always important to be vigilant of what you're doing and aware of your surroundings.
In my life, I've dealt with tragedy.
In my life, I've dealt with tragedy.
I believe I could have had a career in the music industry without 'X Factor,' but it was an amazing Show more
I believe I could have had a career in the music industry without 'X Factor,' but it was an amazing platform that propelled me to where I am now. Hide
I love Thandie Newton. I love her fashion sense as she is just really classic.
I love Thandie Newton. I love her fashion sense as she is just really classic.
Every performer wants to sing live. That's what I live for.
Every performer wants to sing live. That's what I live for.
I'm glad I was never in a band.
I'm glad I was never in a band.
I get such lovely gifts from fans... amazing pictures, handmade jewellery. I'm very lucky!
I get such lovely gifts from fans... amazing pictures, handmade jewellery. I'm very lucky!
I am a whole lot of trouble.
I am a whole lot of trouble.
I love nature and enjoy learning new skills.
I love nature and enjoy learning new skills.
I am definitely an individual.
I am definitely an individual.
Love is a very powerful emotion and when a break-up is unexpected, it's very hard to get over.
Love is a very powerful emotion and when a break-up is unexpected, it's very hard to get over.
I do love a bit of fashion. I grew up around a lot of it as my mum and dad had clothing stores so my Show more
I do love a bit of fashion. I grew up around a lot of it as my mum and dad had clothing stores so my mum was always designing a lot, and I definitely had that as an influence. Hide
People write music, and the music is out there for people to interpret it how they want to.
People write music, and the music is out there for people to interpret it how they want to.
Unless the radio is on, I am usually listening to stuff that is very different to what I do.
Unless the radio is on, I am usually listening to stuff that is very different to what I do.
My private life is the most precious thing to me.
My private life is the most precious thing to me.
My dad is such a good man. You know how when you are a child you think your dad is invincible? Well, Show more
My dad is such a good man. You know how when you are a child you think your dad is invincible? Well, I still think that - he is so wise and everything I do I ask my dad's advice about first. Hide
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Leona Lewis'S roles
Herself - Performer
Herself, Herself - Performer, Herself - Singer
Herself, Herself - Performer, Herself - Singer
