From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Luciana Abreu
Luciana Abreu
Luciana Abreu Eurovision 2005
Birth name Luciana Abreu Sodré Costa Real Abreu represented Portugal in the Eurovision Song Con-
test 2005 in Kiev, Ukraine as part of the pop-duo 2B (With
Born May 26, 1985 (1985-05-26)
Rui Drummond). the duo performed the pop song
Origin Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal Amar,[1] but failed to make it to the final, placing 17th
with 51 points in the semifinal.
Genres Pop, R&B, Dance
Occupations Singer, Actress, Television host After Eurovision 2005
Years active 2002 – present After Eurovision Song Contest, Luciana became a hair-
dresser and manicure in a hair salon. But Luciana’s life
Luciana Abreu Sodré Costa Real (born May 25, 1985, at was soon to change, as she then became the protagonist
Massarelos, Porto, Portugal) is a Portuguese singer, ac- of the most popular Portuguese soap opera: Floribella.
tress and Television host. Abreu is known for her partic-
ipation in Idolos, for representing Portugal in the Euro- Floribella
vision Song Contest 2005 as part of the pop-duo 2B, for After representing Portugal in the Eurovision Song Con-
her personage in Floribella, Flor Valente, and for her TV test, Luciana auditioned for a role in Floribella. She
Show. ended-up being selected for the lead role in the show,
Flor Valente. The shows tells the story of Cinderella in
Biography the 21st century, 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 successful TV shows
Early years
in 2006 and as a result a second season was made in 2007
She was first noticed at the age of 14, for her participa- although it never had the same success. However the mu-
tion in the show "Cantigas da Rua", which she won. Dur- sic soundtrack reached number one in the Portuguese
ing 2002 she took part in the play O Casamento, by the charts. With the success of Floribella, Luciana became
Seiva Trupe theatre company, as both actress and singer. very popular in Portugal.
Later, in 2003, she starred in the musical play Cabaret Car-
ioca by Carlos Leça, inspired by Chico Buarque’s music, in Lucy
which she took the role of Beatriz.
Luciana was on the cover of the Portuguese magazine
"CARAS" in January 2007. Soon afterwards Abreu became
Idolos
hostess of the show "Lucy" on SIC. This is a show for kids,
In 2004 Luciana auditioned for the second season of Idolos where Luciana sings and dances. Luciana appeared on the
(the Portuguese version of Pop Idol (British original ver- cover of the Portuguese version of men’s magazine FHM
sion)). She was a member of the first group of semifi- (February 2008 issue). Dança comigo is the Portuguese
nalists. She sang a rendition of Christina Aguilera’s "The version of Dancing With The Stars, which Luciana won
Voice Within" which garnered her a top 10 position when she entered its third season.
Song Performances on Portuguese Idol:
• Original Audition: "Fallin’" (Alicia Keys), "Run to Eurovision 2009
You" (Whitney Houston) and "Povo Que Lavas no
Abreu was the favourite to represent Portugal once again
Rio" (Amália Rodrigues)
in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia
• Top 30: "The Voice Within" (Christina Aguilera)
this time however as a solo singer with a song which she
(semi-final group 1)
wrote. She however in the end came third in the final,
• Top 10: "Fallin’" (Alicia Keys)
winning the televoting though and gaining only 4 points
• Top 8: "Povo Que Lavas No Rio" (Amália Rodrigues),
from the juries.
(Portuguese music’s week)
• Top 7: "I Will Survive" (Gloria Gaynor) (Disco’s week)
• Top 6: "Sympathy for the Devil" (Rolling Stones)
Perfeito Coração
(Juri’s week) Luciana played a manicurist in the soap opera "Perfeito
Coração" (Perfect Heart). It is broadcast on SIC. Now she
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Luciana Abreu
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: 5x Platinum
• Singles: "Corações Ao Vento"
Lucy (Luciana album)
• Released: October 3, 2008
• Chart positions: TBA
• FPA certification: TBA
• Singles: "Lucy"
Year Title Role Other notes
2005 Ídolos Luciana Abreu Herself
2006 Floribella Flor Valente Leading Role
2007 Floribella II Flor Valente Leading Role
2007 Dança Comigo Luciana Abreu Herself
2008 Lucy Luciana Abreu Herself
2009 Perfeito Coração Carla Supporting Role
Year Title Role Other notes
2006 Artur e os Minimeus Selénia Major Supporting Role (Voice)
is playing a fictionalized version of herself in the comedy
series "Último A Sair" (Last Out).It is broadcast on RTP1.
External links
• Official Site
• Lucy’s Page
Discography Persondata
Name Abreu, Luciana
Television Alternative names
Short description
Filmography Date of birth May 25, 1985
Place of birth
References Date of death
[1] Oiko Times Place of death
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Luciana Abreu
Categories:
• 1985 births
• Living people
• Portuguese female singers
• Portuguese Eurovision Song Contest entrants
• Portuguese television actors
• Portuguese-language singers
• Golden Globes (Portugal) winners
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