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Background information
Birth name	Luciana Abreu Sodré Costa Real
Born	(1985-05-25) 25 May 1985 (age 40) Massarelos, Porto, Portugal
Genres	Pop, R&B, Dance
Occupation(s)	Singer, actress, television host
Years active	2002–present

Luciana Abreu Sodré Costa Real (born May 25, 1985) is a famous Portuguese singer, actress, and television host. She is well-known for competing in the TV show Idolos and for representing Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005. She also starred as the main character, Flor Valente, in the popular TV series Floribella.

Career Beginnings

First Steps in Performing

Luciana first gained public attention when she was 14 years old. She won a TV talent show called "Cantigas da Rua". In 2002, she acted and sang in a play called O Casamento. The next year, she had a main role as Beatriz in the musical Cabaret Carioca. This show was inspired by the music of the famous Brazilian artist Chico Buarque.

Competing on Idolos

In 2004, Luciana joined the second season of Idolos, which is the Portuguese version of the British show Pop Idol. She sang "The Voice Within" by Christina Aguilera in the semi-finals. Her performance was so good that it earned her a spot in the top 10 finalists.

Songs Luciana Performed on Idolos

• Original Audition: "Fallin'" (Alicia Keys), "Run to You" (Whitney Houston), and "Povo Que Lavas no Rio" (Amália Rodrigues)
• Top 30 (Semi-finals): "The Voice Within" (Christina Aguilera)
• Top 10: "Fallin'" (Alicia Keys)
• Top 8: "Povo Que Lavas No Rio" (Amália Rodrigues)
• Top 7: "I Will Survive" (Gloria Gaynor)
• Top 6: "Sympathy for the Devil" (The Rolling Stones)

Rise to Fame

Eurovision Song Contest 2005

Luciana represented Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005, held in Kyiv, Ukraine. She was part of a pop duo called 2B with singer Rui Drumond. They performed the song Amar.

During their live performance, they faced some technical problems, including issues with Luciana's microphone. The duo did not make it to the final round. However, they still received the highest score of 12 points from France, Germany, and Switzerland.

Starring in Floribella

After Eurovision, Luciana's career took a huge turn. She was chosen for the main role of Flor Valente in the TV show Floribella. The show was a modern version of the Cinderella story. It was about a kind, poor girl who falls in love with a wealthy young man.

Floribella became one of Portugal's most successful TV shows in 2006. Its soundtrack album was also a huge hit, reaching number one on the music charts. The show's popularity made Luciana a big star in Portugal.

Later Career

Hosting and Other TV Shows

After Floribella, Luciana hosted a children's TV show called Lucy, where she sang and danced. She also won the third season of Dança Comigo, the Portuguese version of Dancing with the Stars.

In 2009, she tried to represent Portugal in Eurovision again, this time as a solo artist. She came in third place in the national selection contest.

Luciana continued to act in TV shows. She played a manicurist in the series Perfeito Coração and a version of herself in the comedy show Último a Sair. In 2012, she participated in A tua cara não me é estranha, a show where celebrities impersonate famous singers.

Personal Life

Luciana was married to Portuguese soccer player Yannick Djaló. They have two daughters together.

Discography

Television Roles

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Luciana Abreu para niños