Leslie Ann Shaw Thays (born 27 February 1989), formerly musically known as Shaw, is a

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singer, model, dancer and actress. She is best known for representing Peru in the

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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

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while the other members of the group wanted to record

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so she left the group. In 2010 she decided to pursue a

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career and released her first album, '' Destrozado y sin control'' along with two videos, " Destrozado y sin control" and " Una vez más", both via

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. In 2011 she represented

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in the

. She made it all the way to the finals and got second place with her song Destrozado y sin control. She participated as a celebrity constant in El Gran Show 2011, where she was the Runner-up of the season. 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''". 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

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opening ceremony alongside

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singing his hit song Échame la Culpa. She has released one album, one EP, and has collaborated with international artists such as

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and

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. 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. The Yo Soy Leslie Shaw EP includes collaborations with mayor artist such as

, and Farina. In July 2020

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named her one of the top 15 new Peruvian artists to listen to. In December 2020 she won the award for ''Best South Artist'' at the ''Premios Heat''.

Discography

Studio albums *'' Destrozado y sin control'' (2010) EPs *'' Yo Soy Leslie Shaw'' (2020)

Movies

Television

Theater

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: 1.60 m * Measurements: 86-64-94

References

External links

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