Leona Lewis

Leona Lewis is a British singer, songwriter, actress, model, and activist. Born on April 3, 1985, in the London Borough of Islington, she gained national recognition after winning the third series of The X Factor in 2006. As the winner, she received a £1 million recording contract with Syco Music. Her debut single, a cover of Kelly Clarkson's 'A Moment Like This,' topped the UK Singles Chart for four weeks and set a world record by reaching 50,000 digital downloads within 30 minutes. In 2007, Lewis signed a five-album contract with J Records in the United States. Her debut album, 'Spirit,' achieved massive success, becoming one of UK chart history's best-selling albums.More