Leilah Moreno

Origin

São José dos Campos, SP

Years Active

1992

Genres

pop, r&b, soul, hip hop, samba

Instruments

voice

Biography

Leilah Moreno, stage name of Leila Coelho Gonçalves, was born in São José dos Campos, in the interior of São Paulo, and built a multifaceted career as a singer, actress, songwriter, and screenwriter. She began her artistic journey in childhood, singing in samba groups and performing at local parties, before gaining national projection in her teens by participating in Raul Gil's variety show. Afterward, she consolidated her presence on television by joining the band of the show Altas Horas on Rede Globo, as well as acting in prominent productions such as the miniseries and film Antônia, alongside artists like Negra Li.

Throughout her career in music, she has released albums such as Meus Segredos, Censurado, and VIP — the latter earning her Latin Grammy nominations in categories such as Best New Artist and Best Urban Album. Her versatility also led her to the stages of major theatrical musicals, playing striking roles in productions like Hairspray, Thriller Live, The Bodyguard, and in tributes to major icons of world music. In parallel, she expanded her work into the audiovisual market with appearances in successful soap operas and streaming series, such as Sintonia and Pico da Neblina.

Discography

• Meus Segredos (2002)
• Censurado (2004)