Sharon Leal facts for kids
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Sharon Leal
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Leal at the 36th Annual Gracie Awards Gala in 2011
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| Born | October 17, 1972 Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Bev Land
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| Children | 1 |
Sharon Ann Leal (born October 17, 1972) is an American actress and singer. She is well-known for her roles in popular movies like Dreamgirls (2006) and This Christmas (2007). She also starred in the movies Why Did I Get Married? (2007) and its sequel Why Did I Get Married Too? (2010). On television, you might know her from shows such as Legacy, Guiding Light, and Boston Public.
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Early Life and Family
Sharon Leal was born in Tucson, Arizona. Her mother, Angelita, is from the Philippines. Sharon's father was an African-American military police officer. He and her mother separated before Sharon was born. Later, her mother married Jesse Leal. He was a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force and a police officer. Jesse Leal adopted Sharon when she was young.
Acting Career
Sharon Leal's acting journey began on television. She played Dahlia Crede in the CBS show Guiding Light. After that, she joined the Broadway musical Rent. She even played the character Mimi for the San Francisco tour of Rent. Sharon also sang on the original cast recordings for two Off-Broadway musicals: Bright Lights, Big City (1999) and Making Tracks (2001).
From 2000 to 2004, Sharon starred in the TV series Boston Public on Fox. She also appeared in the movie Face the Music. Later, she had a recurring role in the NBC series LAX.
In 2006, Sharon Leal was in the movie Dreamgirls. She played Michelle Morris, a singer who joins the group The Dreams. She acted alongside famous stars like Beyoncé Knowles and Jennifer Hudson. In 2007, she appeared in two more movies: Why Did I Get Married? and This Christmas. She returned for the sequel Why Did I Get Married Too? in 2010. Sharon also played Vanessa Lodge in the TV series Hellcats. In 2013, she had a supporting role in the movie 1982.
In 2014, Sharon Leal released her own music album, titled "Leal."
More recently, Sharon has appeared in the TV series Supergirl. She played the character M'gann M'orzz, also known as Miss Martian, in several seasons of the show.
Personal Life
Sharon Leal married Bev Land in October 2001. Their son, Kai Miles Land, was born in September 2001. Sharon and Bev divorced in 2009. Sharon is good friends with her former Guiding Light co-star, Yvonna Wright. They even performed together in a community play of Dreamgirls in their hometown.
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | Face the Music | Tracie | |
| 2004 | What Are the Odds | Nikki | Short film |
| 2006 | Dreamgirls | Michelle Morris | |
| 2007 | Motives 2 | Nina | Direct-to-video |
| Why Did I Get Married? | Dianne Brock | ||
| This Christmas | Kelli Whitfield | ||
| 2008 | Linewatch | Angela Dixon | |
| Soul Men | Cleo Whitfield | ||
| 2009 | Limelight | Nina | TV movie |
| 2010 | Why Did I Get Married Too? | Dianne Brock | |
| 2011 | Little Murder | Jennifer | |
| 2012 | Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day | Kari Ames | |
| 2013 | 1982 | Shenae Brown | |
| The Last Letter | Cathrine Wright | ||
| Guilty | Sara Weston | TV movie | |
| 2014 | Freedom | Vanessa | |
| Addicted | Zoe Reynard | ||
| 2015 | White Water | Annie | TV movie |
| 2016 | 36 Hour Layover | Sofia | |
| 2017 | Shot | Phoebe | |
| 2018 | Amateur | Nia | |
| Bella's Story | Kim | ||
| 2019 | Paper Friends | London | |
| 2020 | Blindfire | Nika Wilkins | |
| 2021 | A Holiday Chance | Naomi Chance | |
| Traces | Claudia |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1996–99 | Guiding Light | Dahlia Crede | Regular Cast |
| 1998–99 | Legacy | Marita Peters | Main cast |
| 2000–04 | Boston Public | Marilyn Sudor | Main cast |
| 2004–05 | LAX | Monique DeSouza | Recurring cast |
| 2005 | Las Vegas | Nina | Episode: "Sperm Whales and Spearmint Rhinos" |
| 2007 | CSI: Miami | Lauren Sloan | Episode: "Internal Affairs" |
| 2009 | Private Practice | Dr. Sonya Nichols | Recurring cast: Season 2 |
| 2010–11 | Hellcats | Vanessa Lodge | Main cast |
| 2011 | Suits | Lisa Parker | Episode: "Dirty Little Secrets" |
| 2012 | Person of Interest | Dr. Madeleine Enright | Episode: "Critical" |
| 2014 | Perception | Inspector Liza Brahms | Episode: "Obsession" |
| Suits | Lisa Parker | Episode: "Yesterday's Gone" | |
| 2015 | The Good Wife | Nicole Rickter | Episode: "Wanna Partner?" |
| Reed Between the Lines | Lori Samuels | Recurring cast: season 2 | |
| 2014–16 | Grimm | Tyler "Zuri" Ellis | Recurring cast: Season 3 & 5 |
| 2016 | Recovery Road | Charlotte Graham | Main cast |
| Dead of Summer | Renee Tyler | Episode: "The Devil Inside" & "She Talks to Angels" | |
| 2016–21 | Supergirl | M'gann M'orzz/Miss Martian | Recurring cast: Season 2 & 6, guest: Season 3 & 5 |
| 2018–19 | Instinct | Lt. Jasmine Gooden | Main cast |
| The Good Doctor | Breeze Browne | Guest: season 1-2, recurring cast: season 3 | |
| 2020 | Council of Dads | Michelle | Recurring cast |
| 2022–24 | Pretty Little Liars | Sidney Haworthe | Main cast |
Awards and Recognitions
Sharon Leal has been recognized for her acting talent.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2007 | Dreamgirls | Asian Excellence Awards | Asian Excellence Award for Outstanding Film Supporting Actress | Nominated | |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast | Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Acting Ensemble | Nominated | |||
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Nominated | |||
| 2008 | This Christmas | Asian Excellence Awards | Asian Excellence Award for Outstanding Film Actress | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Sharon Leal para niños
