Leslie Ann Shaw Thays, better known as Leslie Shaw, is a Peruvian singer, dancer, model, influencer and actress. At age 16, she placed second on the Peruvian reality program Superstar, an achievement that launched her modeling career.She began her solo music career in 2010 with the the release of her first EP, titled Destrozado Y Sin Control. She filmed two videos for this record – the title track and "Una Vez Más," which were added to the playlists of MTV Latin America.
In February 2011, Shaw represented Perú in the international category of the Viña del Mar, Chile, International Song Festival, placing second and performing three times. Returning to Lima, she opened the Lima Pop Festival, whose lineup also featured Shakira, Train and
As radio DJ, she hosted the program Santa Pecadora (Saint Sinner) in 2012 on the Lima radio station Studio 92. She also released the single “No Me Verás Llorar.” On May 3, 2012, she opened the Lima concert of UB40’s former lead singer Ali Campbell, joining him on sIn September 2013, she released her music video “Ven,” following that up in November with “Don.” She released her first full album, also titled Destrozado y Sin Control, in February 2014.
This multifaceted talent in 2014 served as a vocal coach on Yo Soy Kids and acted on the Peruvian novela Al Fondo Hay Sitio.
In mid-2015 she performed at Lima’s Gran Teatro Nacional, playing the role of Kate Pinkerton in the opera Madame Butterfly. In September, she was chosen as official spokesperson for Puma’s “No Matter What” campaign, and for Bomberg watches.
Japan got to enjoy her music in April 2016 with her appearances in Tokyo and Osaka as part of the May 5 Festival.
Her musical career made a stylistic leap in July 2016 as she released her first reggaetón single “Decide” produced by Sharo Torres (Farruko, Ricky Martin and Ozuna).
The song’s success inspired her to launch her “Decide Tour” of Perú. She closed out 2016 in the role of Annette, on the stage version of Saturday Night Fever.
She took another major step in her musical career in early 2017, signing with Sony Music Perú and releasing her second urban single “Loco,” written and produced by Sharo Torres. She launched her Loco Tour of Perú the same year.
Later that year, thanks to the success of “Loco,” she signed with Sony Music Andes in Bogotá, Colombia, and released the single “Volverte a Ver,” featuring the Colombian singer Legarda. She also appeared at Lima’s massive Juntos en Concierto festival on a bill that included Sebastian Yatra, Nicky Jam and CNCO.
She appeared at the September 2017 Lima Music Fest alongside Yandel, Ozuna, J Balvin and Zion y Lennox. She also performed at Bogotá’s Festival Urbano produced by Oxígeno FM, and undertook a promotional tour of Bogotá with Legarda.
Returning to Perú, she won Best Peruvian Reggaetón Artist for the second straight year at Premios La Zona, and Sony Music presented her with Gold records for her most recent three singles: “Decide,” “Loco” and “Volverte a Ver.”
In October, she performed her empowerment anthem “Siempre Más Fuerte” during the televised portion of the Miss Perú competition. On October 23, she appeared with the Venezuelan singer Nacho at Santiago, Chile’s Teatro Caupolicán.
She kicked off 2018 as the face of Pepsi, filming the Pepsi Sabor Intenso campaign, which used her single “Si Me Ves Con Alguien” as the soft drink’s official song of summer.
Recording sessions in Medellín, Colombia, with Icon Music kept her busy during February 2018. She also launched a promotional tour of Colombian radio, in support of her single “Si Me Ves Con Alguien.”
On April 28, she performed at Lima’s Barrio Latino Urban Festival, joining Abraham Mateo, Nicky Jam, Piso 21, Nacho, De la Ghetto, Gento de Zona and Farruko.
She traveled to Miami on August 10, 2018, to sign a management deal with Zzinc Group’s Armando Lozano, who also represents Abraham Mateo and Mau y Ricky
Leslie Shaw’s YouTube/VEVO channel has over 100 million views. Her view count for her recent singles are as follows: “Si Me Ves Con Alguien” (9.6M), “Volverte a Ver” (28M), “Decide” (19.9M), “Loco” (15M) and “Tal Para Cual” (8.4M).
“Si Me Ves con Alguien” is certified Double Platinum, with “Decide” and “Volverte a Ver” going Platinum, and “Loco” certified Gold.On social media, she has 2.2 million Instagram followers and 925,000 Facebook followers.
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Leslie Ann Shaw Thays, better known as Leslie Shaw, is a Peruvian singer, dancer, model, influencer and actress. At age 16, she placed second on the Peruvian reality program Superstar, an achievement that launched her modeling career.She began her solo music career in 2010 with the the release of her first EP, titled Destrozado Y Sin Control. She filmed two videos for this record – the title track and "Una Vez Más," which were added to the playlists of MTV Latin America.
In February 2011, Shaw represented Perú in the international category of the Viña del Mar, Chile, International Song Festival, placing second and performing three times. Returning to Lima, she opened the Lima Pop Festival, whose lineup also featured Shakira, Train and
As radio DJ, she hosted the program Santa Pecadora (Saint Sinner) in 2012 on the Lima radio station Studio 92. She also released the single “No Me Verás Llorar.” On May 3, 2012, she opened the Lima concert of UB40’s former lead singer Ali Campbell, joining him on sIn September 2013, she released her music video “Ven,” following that up in November with “Don.” She released her first full album, also titled Destrozado y Sin Control, in February 2014.
This multifaceted talent in 2014 served as a vocal coach on Yo Soy Kids and acted on the Peruvian novela Al Fondo Hay Sitio.
In mid-2015 she performed at Lima’s Gran Teatro Nacional, playing the role of Kate Pinkerton in the opera Madame Butterfly. In September, she was chosen as official spokesperson for Puma’s “No Matter What” campaign, and for Bomberg watches.
Japan got to enjoy her music in April 2016 with her appearances in Tokyo and Osaka as part of the May 5 Festival.
Her musical career made a stylistic leap in July 2016 as she released her first reggaetón single “Decide” produced by Sharo Torres (Farruko, Ricky Martin and Ozuna).
The song’s success inspired her to launch her “Decide Tour” of Perú. She closed out 2016 in the role of Annette, on the stage version of Saturday Night Fever.
She took another major step in her musical career in early 2017, signing with Sony Music Perú and releasing her second urban single “Loco,” written and produced by Sharo Torres. She launched her Loco Tour of Perú the same year.
Later that year, thanks to the success of “Loco,” she signed with Sony Music Andes in Bogotá, Colombia, and released the single “Volverte a Ver,” featuring the Colombian singer Legarda. She also appeared at Lima’s massive Juntos en Concierto festival on a bill that included Sebastian Yatra, Nicky Jam and CNCO.
She appeared at the September 2017 Lima Music Fest alongside Yandel, Ozuna, J Balvin and Zion y Lennox. She also performed at Bogotá’s Festival Urbano produced by Oxígeno FM, and undertook a promotional tour of Bogotá with Legarda.
Returning to Perú, she won Best Peruvian Reggaetón Artist for the second straight year at Premios La Zona, and Sony Music presented her with Gold records for her most recent three singles: “Decide,” “Loco” and “Volverte a Ver.”
In October, she performed her empowerment anthem “Siempre Más Fuerte” during the televised portion of the Miss Perú competition. On October 23, she appeared with the Venezuelan singer Nacho at Santiago, Chile’s Teatro Caupolicán.
She kicked off 2018 as the face of Pepsi, filming the Pepsi Sabor Intenso campaign, which used her single “Si Me Ves Con Alguien” as the soft drink’s official song of summer.
Recording sessions in Medellín, Colombia, with Icon Music kept her busy during February 2018. She also launched a promotional tour of Colombian radio, in support of her single “Si Me Ves Con Alguien.”
On April 28, she performed at Lima’s Barrio Latino Urban Festival, joining Abraham Mateo, Nicky Jam, Piso 21, Nacho, De la Ghetto, Gento de Zona and Farruko.
She traveled to Miami on August 10, 2018, to sign a management deal with Zzinc Group’s Armando Lozano, who also represents Abraham Mateo and Mau y Ricky
Leslie Shaw’s YouTube/VEVO channel has over 100 million views. Her view count for her recent singles are as follows: “Si Me Ves Con Alguien” (9.6M), “Volverte a Ver” (28M), “Decide” (19.9M), “Loco” (15M) and “Tal Para Cual” (8.4M).
“Si Me Ves con Alguien” is certified Double Platinum, with “Decide” and “Volverte a Ver” going Platinum, and “Loco” certified Gold.On social media, she has 2.2 million Instagram followers and 925,000 Facebook followers.
