Sharon Leal facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sharon Leal
Leal at the 36th Annual Gracie Awards Gala in 2011
Born	Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, singer
Years active	1996–present
Spouse(s)	Bev Land ​ ​ (m. 2001; div. 2009)​
Children	1

Sharon Ann Leal is an American actress and singer. She is famous for her roles in movies like Dreamgirls (2006) and This Christmas (2007). She also starred in TV shows such as Legacy, Guiding Light, and Boston Public.

Sharon Leal's Early Life

Sharon Leal was born in Tucson, Arizona, in the United States. Her mother, Angelita, is from the Philippines. Sharon's father was an African-American military police officer, but he and her mother separated before Sharon was born. Later, her mother married Jesse Leal, who was a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force and a police officer. Jesse Leal adopted Sharon, giving her his last name.

Sharon Leal's Acting Career

Sharon Leal started her acting journey on TV. Her first big role was Dahlia Crede in the CBS show Guiding Light, which was a popular daytime drama. After that, she moved to Broadway, which is where famous theater shows happen in New York City. She joined the cast of the musical Rent. She even played the character Mimi in a touring version of Rent that traveled to San Francisco.

From 2000 to 2004, Sharon was a main character in the Fox TV series Boston Public. This show was about teachers and students at a high school. She also appeared in the movie Face the Music. Later, she had a recurring role in the TV series LAX, which was about an airport.

In 2006, Sharon got a big role in the movie Dreamgirls. This film was based on a famous Broadway musical. She played Michelle Morris, a singer who joins the pop group The Dreams. She acted alongside famous stars like Beyoncé Knowles, Jennifer Hudson, Eddie Murphy, and Jamie Foxx.

After Dreamgirls, Sharon starred in more movies. In 2007, she was in Why Did I Get Married? and This Christmas. She also appeared in the sequel, Why Did I Get Married Too?, in 2010. She played Vanessa Lodge in the TV series Hellcats until 2011.

In 2014, Sharon Leal released her own music album called "Leal." She also joined the cast of the superhero TV series Supergirl. In Supergirl, she played the character M'gann M'orzz, also known as Miss Martian, who is an alien with special powers.

Sharon Leal's Personal Life

In October 2001, Sharon Leal married Bev Land. They had a son named Kai Miles Land, who was born in September 2001. Sharon and Bev later divorced in 2009. Sharon is good friends with Yvonna Wright, who was her co-star on the show Guiding Light. They even performed together in a local play of Dreamgirls in their hometown.

Sharon Leal's Film and TV Roles

Sharon Leal has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of her most well-known roles:

Movies

Television Shows

Sharon Leal's Awards and Nominations

Sharon Leal has been recognized for her acting. Here are some of the awards she has been nominated for:

See also

In Spanish: Sharon Leal para niños