Leonardo (singer)

Leonardo
Leonardo at Expo FISAV in Votuporanga, 2010
Born
Emival Eterno da Costa

(1963-07-25) July 25, 1963
Goianápolis, Goiás, Brazil
OccupationSinger
Years active1983–present
Spouse(s)Maria Dantas (married 1985–1988)
Poliana Rocha (married 1995 - present)
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Labels
Formerly of
Websitewww.leonardo.art.br

Emival Eterno da Costa (Goianápolis, July 25, 1963), better known by his stage name Leonardo, is a Brazilian singer and businessman. His musical career began in 1983, when he and his brother Luís José Costa, known as Leandro, decided to attempt an artistic career and formed the sertanejo duo Leandro & Leonardo. In June 1998, Leandro died due to a rare lung cancer and Leonardo set out to pursue a solo career.

He has already sold more than 35 million records.