Leslie Shaw

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

For the U.S. Politician of the same name, see L. M. Shaw.
This article uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Shaw and the second or maternal family name is Thays.
Leslie Shaw
Birth nameLeslie Ann Shaw Thays
Born (1989-02-27) 27 February 1989
OriginPeru Lima, Peru
GenresLatin Urban, Pop, Pop rock
Occupation(s)Singer, model and actress
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2008–present
LabelsIndependent, Sony Music
Associated actsAnna Carina, Diego Bertie.
WebsiteHome page

Singer

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 EP, 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 participated as a "heroine" in El Gran Show 2011, she was the Runner-up of the season.[4]

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".[5]

Shaw is currently participating in the TV show Tu cara me suena (Perú).

In 2019 she performed at the 2019 Pan American Games opening ceremony alongside Luis Fonsi singing his hit song Échame La Culpa.[6]

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.[7] The Yo Soy Leslie Shaw EP includes collaborations with mayor artist such as Thalía, Mau y Ricky, and Farina.[8] In July 2020 Billboard Magazine named her one of the top 15 new Peruvian artists to listen to.[9]

Albums

Singles

With Glow
  • "Signos" (2008)

Solo career
  • "Destrozado y sin control" (2010)
  • "Una vez más" (2010)
  • "Estúpida chica pop" (2010)
  • "Luz" (2011)
  • "Mientes" (2011)
  • "No me verás llorar" (2012)
  • "Que esto no pare" (2012)
  • "Ven" (2013)
  • "Instinto Animal" (2014)
  • "Siempre más fuerte" (2015)
  • "Tal para cual" (2016) feat. Mario Hart
  • "Decide" (2016)
  • "Loco" (2017)
  • "Volverte A Ver" (2017) feat. Legarda
  • "Si Me Ves Con Alguien" (2018)
  • "Ni Me Miras (Remix)" (2018) with Yamal and Kale
  • "Intocable (Remix)" (2019) feat. Tefi y Ali Urban
  • "Faldita (2019) feat. Mau y Ricky
  • "Solterita De Oro" (2019) with Lerica and Gente De Zona
  • "Libre" (2019) ft. Ali Urban
  • "Cerquita De Mí (Remix)" (2019) with Patrick Romantik
  • "Bombón" (2019)
  • "Estoy Soltera" (2020) with Thalía and Farina

Movies
Year Title Role
2013 Cementerio General Victoria "Vicky"
Rocanrol 68 Male
2015 Cementerio General 2 Victoria "Vicky"
2016 Hasta que la Suegra nos Separe Patty "La vendedora"
2017 Death Race 2050 Eve Rocket

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–present Tu cara me suena (Perú) Contestant —

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: 1.60 m [10]
  • Measurements: 86-64-94
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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. Exciting finale for the first season of El Gran Show In Spanish
  5. Leslie Shaw will star in Carmin In Spanish
  6. Esto dijo Susan Ochoa sobre la presentación de Leslie Shaw y Luis Fonsi en los Panamericanos
  7. "Beats Communications presents Leslie Shaw" (in Spanish). Beatspr. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  8. Leslie Shaw estrenó su nuevo sencillo promocional “Estoy Soltera” y alcanzó los 2 Millones de views a pocas horas de su lanzamiento!
  9. 15 Peruvian Artists to Have on Your Radar
  10. "¡Bellezas con tatuajes! ¿Angie Jibaja es más linda que Leslie Shaw?".
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