Who is Leslie Shaw?

Leslie Shaw is a 25-year-old Peruvian singer and songwriter whose music is taking the Latin American music industry by storm. She hails from Lima, Peru and got her start singing in Spanish-language reality shows like Yo Soy and El Gran Show. Her stage name is derived from her grandmother's maiden name.

Career Beginnings

Leslie's career began in 2013 when she released her debut single, called “Amor Prohibido”. The single was an immediate hit in Latin America and opened up lots of doors for her career. She soon followed this up with two additional singles, “Solo Pienso En Ti” and “Me Enamoré De Un Fan”. All three of these singles were massive successes in Latin America and solidified her place in the music industry.

Rise to Fame

In 2015, Leslie released her debut album, called La Vida Es Una Fiesta. This album was an international success and spawned two chart-topping singles: “Amor Prohibido” and “Solo Pienso En Ti”. Both of these singles were certified platinum in Spain and gold in Mexico. She followed this up in 2017 with her second album, Corazón De Papel, which also spawned two charting singles.

Collaborations

Throughout her career, Leslie has collaborated with a number of other popular Latin American artists such as KAZE, MC Don Juan, Poncho, and DJ Goofy. She has also been featured on the soundtracks of several popular telenovelas such as Por Amarte Así and Amor Prohibido.

Legacy

Leslie is widely regarded as one of the most influential Latin American singers of her generation. She has sold millions of albums worldwide and has been nominated for a number of awards including the Latin Grammy Awards. Her music continues to inspire fans around the world.