Leiloca Neves

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years active

1973–presente

Genres

disco, pop, mpb

Instruments

acoustic guitar, vocals

Biography

Leiloca Neves, born in Rio de Janeiro, is a multifaceted artist with a career spanning music, acting, radio, writing, and astrology. Her artistic journey began early, at age 4, on the stage of "Jardim da Infância," and by 11 she was already playing the acoustic guitar, exploring rhythms such as baião and rock.

She gained national prominence in the 1970s as a member of the iconic group As Frenéticas, which became a milestone in Brazilian disco music with hits like "Dancin' Days" and "Perigosa." The group emerged in 1976 at the Frenetic Dancing Days nightclub and frequently appeared on TV shows such as Chacrinha's, solidifying their media presence.

In addition to her musical career, Leiloca Neves has stood out as an actress, radio broadcaster, writer, DJ, speaker, and presenter, working on shows like "TV Mulher" and "Fantástico." Concurrently, she developed a deep passion for astrology, studying and casting astrological charts since the 1970s, including for personalities like Chico Anysio. Today, Leiloca Neves remains active, working on new literary projects and maintaining her presence on Super Rádio Tupi, where she presents horoscope segments and participates in podcasts.