Sandy Leah Lima
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Sandy, May 2016.
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Sandy Leah Lima January 28, 1983 Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Residence | Campinas |
| Other names | Sandy Leah |
| Alma mater | Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse(s) | Lucas Scholles Lima (m. 2008) |
| Children | 1 |
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| Relatives | Junior Lima (brother) |
| Website | sandyoficial |
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| Instruments | Vocals, piano |
| Labels | UMG |
| Associated acts | Sandy & Junior |
Sandy Leah Lima (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsɐ̃dʒi ˈlɛa ˈlimɐ], born January 28, 1983), known mononymously as Sandy, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and actress. Born and raised in Campinas, she rose to fame in the early 1990s alongside her brother Junior Lima, as a member of pop duo Sandy & Junior. They performed as a duo from 1990 until 2007. Following the disbandment of the duo in December 2007, she released her debut solo studio album, Manuscrito (2010), which spawned two singles: "Pés Cansados" and "Quem Eu Sou". The album was certified platinum by the Associação Brasileira de Produtores de Discos (ABPD), and earned her three nominations at the 16th VMB (MTV Video Music Brazil). She released her second studio album, Sim, in 2013, which spawned the singles "Aquela Dos 30", "Escolho Você", and "Morada". The album reached number nine in Brazil.
Sandy has also transitioned into acting. In 1997 she made her film debut at O Noviço Rebelde, followed by AcQuária (2003), Mato Sem Cachorro (2013) and Quando Eu Era Vivo (2014). Sandy has earned numerous awards and accolades, including six Prêmio Multishow, three Melhores do Ano (Rede Globo awards), and one Latin Grammy Award nomination. Leah has been recognized as a brazilian and latin pop icon and earned the title "Brazil's Sweetheart" in her early years. To date, Sandy has sold over 20 million albums. She is also considered one of the most popular and influential celebrities in Brazil by Forbes Magazine.
Sandy was born to Noely Pereira and singer Durval de Lima, better known for his stage name, Xororó. She was named after the main character of Grease, the movie her parents watched together the day they started dating. She has one younger brother, Junior.
Sandy & Junior performed as a duo for the first time in 1989 in Brazil. In 1990, they recorded their first album, Aniversário do Tatu which sold 300,000 copies in Brazil. As a duo, Sandy and Junior released 12 studio albums and 4 live albums, selling over 20 million copies worldwide. The album Sandy & Junior (2006) was nominated for a Latin Grammy in the category "Best Contemporary Pop Album".
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