Natalia Lesz
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| Birth name | Natalia Lesz |
| Also known as | Natalia |
| Born | July 27, 1981 , Warsaw, Poland |
| Genres | Pop, Adult Contemporary, Electronica |
| Occupations | singer, songwriter and actress |
| Years active | 2008 – present |
| Labels | EMI Music Poland, Unleashed Music |
| Website | Official Website |
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Natalia Lesz (born 27 July 1981 in Warsaw, Poland) is a Polish pop singer and actress.
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[edit] Background
Natalia studied for eight years at The Warsaw Ballet School. She later went on to complete numerous training programs in well-known schools, including the Royal Academy of Dancing in London, and both The Alvin Ailey, and Broadway Dance schools in New York City. Natalia had the opportunity to study and work with accomplished choreographers such as Brian Green and Brian Friedman. While living in New York, Natalia immersed herself in studies at CAP21 (voice, music theory), The Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting and The Lee Strasberg Institute (acting, diction, voice). She is a graduate of the renowned acting department at the Tisch School of the Arts, New York University (NYU). While in New York, she has performed in numerous plays both on and off Broadway.
This young artist has already performed on major stages in the US and Europe, including an opening spot for British pop star Mika; as well as for Celine Dion as a part of her current “Taking Chances” world tour.
Natalia’s debut album, Natalia Lesz, was produced by hit makers Greg Wells (Celine Dion, Mika, One Republic, Katy Perry) and Glen Ballard (Celine Dion, No Doubt, Alanis Morissette, Annie Lennox, Shakira, Michael Jackson).[1] It was released in Poland on April 14 and it will be released worldwide in 2009. Both of her singles - “Fall” and “Power Of Attraction” quickly made it to the top of the polish single charts, earning her the prestigious Best Debut Of the Year Award, at the National Festival of Polish Songs in Opole. She has since received numerous Awards and nominations:
In October, 2008, VIVA MUSIC "Best Debut of The Year Award".
[edit] 2009
In January, 2009, Natalia was nominated by the POPCORN magazine, as "The Best Polish Singer of The Year". In February, she was nominated by the BRAVO magazine in a "Fresh Blood" category. In the same month, she was also nominated by the members of the recording industry for the prestigious “Fryderyki”, the Polish music awards.
In March, Natalia had been nominated by the GLAMOUR magazine, in "The Most Glamorous Debut of The Year" category. Natalia has featured on Polish "Dancing With The Stars" and placed 2nd with the highest score in history of the show. In the new TV series on TVP "Tancerze" (The Dancers) which first aired on the 3rd of April 2009, she plays one of the leading roles as "Inga".
[edit] 2010
In May 2010, Natalia wins a "Press and Media Award" at TOP TRENDY Music Festival.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
| Year | Information | Chart positions | |
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| 2008 | Natalia Lesz
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| 2011 | That Girl
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[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions | Album |
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| 2008 | "Fall" | — | Natalia Lesz |
| "Power of Attraction" | 24[2] | ||
| "Miss You" | — | ||
| 2009 | "Coś za coś" | — | That Girl |
| 2010 | "Arabesque" | 53[3] | Natalia Lesz |
| "Radioactive" | — | TBA | |
| 2011 | "That Girl" | — | That Girl |
| 2011 | "Do stracenia już nic" | — | That Girl |
[edit] References
- ^ Nataliamusic. "Natalia Lesz". Archived from the original on 2008-05-01. http://web.archive.org/web/20080501105702/http://nataliamusic.com/pl/index.html. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=359&cfgn=Singles&cfn=Hot+Dance+Club+Play&ci=3086731&cdi=9412417&cid=10%2F06%2F2007
- ^ NataliaMusic.com
