Leslie Shaw

For the postmaster of Los Angeles, see Leslie Nelson Shaw. For the American politician, see L. M. Shaw.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Shaw and the second or maternal family name is Thays.
Leslie Shaw
Leslie Shaw in 2023
Born
Leslie Ann Shaw Thays

(1989-02-27) 27 February 1989 (age 35)
Lima, Peru
Other namesShaw
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
  • model
  • dancer
Years active2008–present
Height1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in)
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2008–present
Labels
Websitewww.shaw.com.pe

Leslie Ann Shaw Thays (born 27 February 1989) is a Peruvian singer, songwriter, actress, model and dancer. She is best known for representing Peru in the Viña del Mar International Song Festival and being the Runner-up on the first season of El Gran Show 2011.

Career

Leslie Shaw belonged to the Peruvian pop group Glow, who released their first single Signos in 2008 under Zona 25 records and they recorded several songs for their first album but Shaw wanted to record Rock music while the other members of the group wanted to record Pop music so she left the group.[1]

In 2010 she decided to pursue a solo career and released her first album, Destrozado y sin control along with two videos, "Destrozado y sin control"[2] and "Una vez más", both via MTV (Latin America).

In 2011 she represented Peru in the Viña del Mar International Song Festival.[3] She made it all the way to the finals and got second place with her song Destrozado y sin control.[4]

She participated as a celebrity constant in El Gran Show 2011, where she was the Runner-up of the season.[5]

While she was on "El Gran Show", she took on the main role in the theater adaptation of the popular Peruvian TV soap opera, "Carmin".[6]

Shaw is participated in the TV show Tu cara me suena (Perú) in the 2013–2014 season and ended up in third place.

In 2019 she performed at the 2019 Pan American Games opening ceremony alongside Luis Fonsi singing his hit song Échame la Culpa.[7]

She has released one album, one EP, and has collaborated with international artists such as Thalía and Mau y Ricky. Her song Loco was certified gold in her native Perú while her songs Volverte A Ver and Decide went platinum, Si Me Ves Con Alguien went double platinum, and Faldita quadruple platinum.[8] The Yo Soy Leslie Shaw EP includes collaborations with mayor artist such as Thalía, Mau y Ricky, and Farina.[9] In July 2020 Billboard Magazine named her one of the top 15 new Peruvian artists to listen to.[10]

In December 2020 she won the award for Best South Artist at the Premios Heat.[11][12]

Discography

Main article: Leslie Shaw discography

Studio albums

EPs

Movies

Year Title Role
2013 Cementerio General Victoria "Vicky"
Rocanrol 68 Male
2015 Cementerio General 2 Victoria "Vicky"
2016 Until My Mother-in-Law Separates Us Patty "La vendedora"
2017 Death Race 2050 Eve Rocket
2018 The Weakling's Handbook Soledad

Television

Year Name Role Notes
2009 El show de los sueños: Reyes del show Reinfocing Jean Paul Strauss —
2011 Very Verano Model —
El Gran Show 2011 (season 1) Contestant "Heroine" Runner-up
El Gran Show (2011): Reyes del Show Contestant "Heroine" —
2013–2014 Tu cara me suena (Perú) Contestant Third Place

Theater

Year Name Role Notes
2011 Carmin Fiorella Menchelli Main Role

Model

Leslie Shaw is a model of the agency Tempo Imagen, with experience in advertising photography and hosting events for major companies in Peru.

  • Hair color: Blonde
  • Eyes color: Green
  • Height: 1.67 m[13]
  • Measurements:

References

  1. ^ Leslie Shaw reveló detalles poco conocidos de sus inicios en televisión | VIDEO
  2. ^ Leslie Shaw released her first official video
  3. ^ Leslie Shaw to conquer the monster of Viña del Mar
  4. ^ Cantante canadiense le ganó la gaviota de plata a Leslie Shaw
  5. ^ Exciting finale for the first season of El Gran Show In Spanish
  6. ^ Leslie Shaw will star in Carmin In Spanish
  7. ^ Esto dijo Susan Ochoa sobre la presentación de Leslie Shaw y Luis Fonsi en los Panamericanos
  8. ^ "Beats Communications presents Leslie Shaw" (in Spanish). Beatspr. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  9. ^ Leslie Shaw estrenó su nuevo sencillo promocional “Estoy Soltera” y alcanzó los 2 Millones de views a pocas horas de su lanzamiento!
  10. ^ 15 Peruvian Artists to Have on Your Radar
  11. ^ Ganadores Premios Heat 2020: conoce quiénes fueron premiados en la quinta edición realizada en Punta Cana
  12. ^ Leslie Shaw se lleva galardón a mejor artista sur en Premios Heat 2020
  13. ^ "¡Bellezas con tatuajes! ¿Angie Jibaja es más linda que Leslie Shaw?".