Born in Tucson, Arizona, on October 17, 1972, Sharon Leal began landing
television roles in 1996 before establishing herself as a versatile singer,
stage actress, and film star during the 2000s. Following a three-year run on the
CBS show Guiding Light from 1996 to 1999, she landed her first role on Broadway,
where she starred in a production of Rent. Her television career continued to
flourish with roles on shows like Boston Public, Las Vegas, and LAX, but it was
her portrayal of Michelle Morris in the 2006 film Dreamgirls that truly elevated
her career. The film itself won three...