Leandra Leal facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Leandra Leal
Leal in 2015
Born	Leandra Rodrigues Leal Braz e Silva (1982-09-08) 8 September 1982 (age 42) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Occupation	Actress singer film director producer playwright
Years active	1990–present
Spouse(s)	José Paes de Lira ​ ​ (m. 2003; div. 2010)​ Alê Youssef ​ ​ (m. 2010; div. 2018)​ Guilherme Burgos ​ (m. 2023)​
Children	1
Parent(s)	Ângela Leal (mother)
Relatives	Américo Leal (grandfather)

Leandra Rodrigues Leal Braz e Silva (born September 8, 1982) is a talented Brazilian actress, singer, film director, producer, and writer for plays. She has been working in the entertainment industry since she was a child, appearing in many TV shows and movies.

About Leandra Leal

Leandra comes from a family of artists. Her grandfather, Américo Leal, was a cultural producer, and her mother, Ângela Leal, is also an actress. Leandra started acting in plays when she was seven years old. By the age of eight, she was on television, appearing in the final episode of the TV show Pantanal, where her mother also acted. Growing up around artists, she quickly fell in love with acting.

In 2000, Leandra had important roles in the TV miniseries A Muralha and the soap opera O Cravo e a Rosa. She also appeared in the children's series Sítio do Picapau Amarelo and had guest roles in A Grande Família.

In 2004, she became very popular for her role in the soap opera Senhora do Destino. She also acted in the film Cazuza - O Tempo Não Pára, playing Bebel Gilberto, a close friend of the singer Cazuza.

Leandra also explores other creative roles. In 2008, she directed her first play, Mercadorias e Futuro. She is also known for leading the Cordão do Bola Preta, one of the biggest Carnival groups in Rio de Janeiro.

In 2011, she was part of the movie Estamos Juntos. She also appeared in a special segment on the TV show Fantástico called A História do Amor, where she played 64 different characters! In 2012, she starred in the popular soap opera Cheias de Charme as Maria do Rosário.

Leandra's Creative Works

Leandra Leal has been in many television shows and movies throughout her career. Here are some of her notable works:

Television Shows

Movies

Awards and Recognition

Leandra Leal has won many awards for her acting and directing. She has been recognized at various film festivals and award ceremonies in Brazil and internationally. Some of her awards include:

• Best Actress at the Biarritz International Festival of Latin American Cinema for The Oyster and the Wind (1997).
• Best Actress at the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival for Éden (2012) and A Wolf at the Door (2013).
• Best Director at the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival and South by Southwest for her film Divinas Divas (2016, 2017).
• Best Supporting Actress at the Melhores do Ano awards for Senhora do Destino (2005).
• Best Actress at the Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro for Nome Próprio (2009) and A Wolf at the Door (2015).

Music

Leandra Leal has also shown her talent as a singer. She was part of the fictional music group "Empreguetes" from the TV show Cheias de Charme. They released several songs:

See also

In Spanish: Leandra Leal para niños