Leon Lopez

Leon Lopez (born 30 August 1979 in Liverpool) is an English actor, singer-songwriter and occasional Model, best known for playing the role of "Jerome Johnson" in the Channel 4 Soap opera "Brookside" from 1998 to 2002. He is a former student of the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, established by Sir Paul McCartney.

Lopez's Television credits include appearances in episodes of "Mersey Beat" and "Holby City" for the BBC, "The Court Room", "The Bill", the recurring role of "Tanktop" in "" and as a contestant on both "Celebrity Fear Factor" and "Soapstar Superchef". He has also appeared in a number of Short Films and worked as a Television Presenter.

In 2007, Lopez appeared in the second series of the Reality TV programme "Soapstar Superstar" where he caught the attention of the music industry after being the seventh person to be voted off the series and was immediately signed to "Celebrity Records".

Since signing his record deal, Leon has teamed up with Take That star Gary Barlow and producer Rod Gammons to co-write his debut album ‘Movin On’. His first single 'Love Got in the Way' was released in August 2007.

Lopez has toured the UK as "The Childcatcher" in a run of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and appeared in numerous pantomimes. In Autumn 2007, he played the role of "Collins" in the West End revival of "Rent (musical)" - "Rent (musical) remixed" produced by William Baker.

From August 13th, he will appear in a limited run of "Piaf" at the Donmar Warehouse opposite Elena Roger.

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* [http://www.myspace.com/leonlopez Leon Lopez's Official My Space]