Luciana Abreu

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Luciana Abreu
Birth name Luciana Abreu Sodré Costa Real
Born May 25, 1985 (1985-05-25) (age 23)
Origin Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Genre(s) Pop, R&B, Pop rock, Fado
Occupation(s) Singer, Actress
Years active 2002 – present

Luciana Abreu Sodré Costa Real (born May 25, 1985, at Massarelos, near Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal) is a Portuguese singer and actress.

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[edit] Biography

[edit] Early years

She was first noticed at the age of 14, for her participation in the show "Cantigas da Rua", which she won. During 2002 she took a part in the play O Casamento, by the Seiva Trupe theatre company, as both actress and singer. Later, in 2003, she starred the musical play Cabaret Carioca by Carlos Leça, inspired by Chico Buarque's music, in which she took the role of Beatriz.

[edit] Idolos

In 2004 Luciana auditioned for the second season of Idolos (the Portuguese version of Pop Idol (British original version)). She was a member of the first group of semifinalists. She sang a rendition of Christina Aguilera's "The Voice Within" which garnered her a top 10 position

Luciana hadn't made it to final two though.

Song Performances on Portuguese Idol:

In the juri's week Luciana was voted off, she had several family problems that week and she couldn't remember the lyrics to the song although her voice was on point.

[edit] Post-Idolos

Luciana Abreu has participated in Eurovision Song Contest 2005 in duo 2B (With Rui Drummond), performing Amar (words in Portuguese and English), but has failed the final.

[edit] Floribella

After representing Portugal in Eurovision Luciana auditioned for a role in Floribella. She ended-up being selected for the lead role in the show, Flor Valente. The shows tells the story of Cinderella in the century XXI, a poor girl who falls in love with a rich guy, but has her (unknown) bad sister stopping her from being happy. It was one of the most succeful tv shows in 2006 so in 2007 debuted the second season although it never reached the same success. Just the OST reached number one in portuguese charts.

[edit] Dança Comigo

Dança comigo is the portuguese version of Dancing With The Stars which Luciana was the winner in the third season.

[edit] Model Works

Luciana became the cover of magazine "CARAS" of Portugal in January, 2007. She challenged various styles.

Luciana appeared as a cover in a Portuguese version of men's magazine FHM (February 2008 issue). Model and TV host Merche Romero advised Luciana model work. This work of Luciana got into the news.

[edit] Personal Life

With the success of Floribella, Luciana became very popular in Portugal so several rumors started. The troubles with her father, her possible friends and her catholicism. Luciana lives with mother and younger sister. She has older sister pt:Liliana Abreu Real.

[edit] Trivia

  • She has been playing Futsal for two years. She is a F.C.Porto supporter.
  • Her favourite actress is Angelina Jolie and her favourite book is the Bible
  • She has also recently been linked with Manchester United's Portuguese winger, Cristiano Ronaldo, but they are just good friends.

[edit] Discography

Album cover Album information
Floribella (album)
  • Released: [[]], 2006
  • Chart positions: #1 Pt,
  • Pt certification: 10x Platinum
  • Singles: "Pobres dos Ricos", "Vestido Azul", "Floribella".
Floribella: O Melhor Natal
  • Released: November 30, 2006
  • Chart positions: #1
  • FPA certification: 3x Platinum
  • Singles: "Olá 2007!"
Floribella 2
  • Released: May, 2007
  • Chart positions: #1
  • FPA certification: 50x Platinum
  • Singles: "Corações Ao Vento"


[edit] Television

Year Title Role Other notes
2005 Idolos Luciana Abreu Herself
2006 Floribella Flor Valente Leading Role
2007 Floribella II Flor Valente Leading Role
2007 Dança Comigo Luciana Abreu Herself

[edit] Filmography

Year Title Role Other notes
2006 Artur e os Minimeus Selénia Major Supporting Role (Voice)

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