Leila Lopes Quick Info
Height 5 ft 10 in
Weight 58 kg
Date of Birth February 26, 1986
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Spouse  Osi Umenyiora

Leila Lopes is an Angolan actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who rose to fame after winning Miss Universe 2011. Other than that, she is also recognized for winning various other beauty pageants including Miss Angola UK 2010 and Miss Angola 2010.

Born Name

Leila Luliana da Costa Vieira Lopes

Nick Name

Leila

Leila Lopes as seen in a selfie that was taken in March 2021
Leila Lopes as seen in a selfie that was taken in March 2021 (Leila Lopes / Instagram)

Sun Sign

Pisces

Born Place

Benguela, Angola

Residence

New York, United States

Nationality

Angolan

Angolan

Education

Leila attended the University of Suffolk in Ipswich, United Kingdom, where she pursued a degree in business management.

Occupation,

Actress, Model, Beauty Pageant Titleholder

Family

  • Father – Geraldo Vieira Lopes
  • Mother – Dulce Costa
  • Siblings – Kleber Gomes Lopes (Brother)

Manager

Leila is represented by NOPACTalent.

Net Worth

Leila Lopes’ net worth was $1 Million according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 10 in or 178 cm

Weight

58 kg or 128 lbs

Boyfriend / Spouse

Leila has dated –

  1. Osi Umenyiora (2015-Present) – Leila got engaged to former New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora in February 2013, in Monaco. Later, the couple tied the knot on May 30, 2015. In February 2018, Leila and her husband announced that they were going to have a child together, and later that year, they were blessed with a son.
Leila Lopes with her husband Osi Umenyiora and their son ay the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore in June 2019
Leila Lopes with her husband Osi Umenyiora and their son ay the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore in June 2019 (Leila Lopes / Instagram)

Race / Ethnicity

Black

Leila has Angolan ancestry.

Hair Color

Dark Brown

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

  • Thin lips
  • Well-toned physical appearance

Brand Endorsements

She has appeared in commercials for various brands including YOU C1000, Doritos, Elixxir Ultra Premium Wine, and Natures Gentle Touch®.

Leila Lopes as seen in a picture that was taken in November 2021
Leila Lopes as seen in a picture that was taken in November 2021 (Leila Lopes / Instagram)

Leila Lopes Facts

  1. Lopes can often be seen raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and also advocating for the people who face discrimination due to the disease.
  2. She had resided in England in the past where she studied and began her journey as a beauty queen. On October 8, 2010, Leila took part and won the title of Miss Angola UK. From there, she got the opportunity to represent the British Angolan community at the Miss Angola 2010 pageant in Luanda and won the contest on December 18, 2010, beating 20 candidates. Hence, allowing her to represent her country at Miss Universe 2011.
  3. Lopes won the title of Miss Universe in São Paulo, Brazil on September 12, 2011, succeeding former Miss Universe Ximena Navarrete of Mexico. This made her the first Angolan woman and 5th of African ancestry to win the title.
  4. One of the earliest posts that Leila uploaded to her Instagram account was on May 20, 2014.

Featured Image By Leila Lopes / Instagram

Source: https://healthyceleb.com

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