Today (Aug. 22) Dua Lipa turns 28! To celebrate the birthday of the popstar, here are 28 interesting facts you didn’t know about her.
Dua Lipa was born on August 22, 1995, in London, England, to Albanian-Kosovar parents.
Her first name, “Dua,” means “love” in Albanian.
Dua Lipa speaks multiple languages, including English, Albanian, and some Spanish.
She holds dual citizenship in the United Kingdom and Kosovo.
Before her music career, Dua Lipa worked as a model and appeared in various ad campaigns.
Her father, Dukagjin Lipa, is a well-known rock musician in Kosovo.
Dua Lipa relocated to Kosovo with her family at age 11, where she pursued her passion for music.
She gained initial attention by posting cover songs on YouTube, such as “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera and “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys.
Dua Lipa attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London and later moved back to the UK to pursue her music career.
Her debut single “New Love” was released on August 21, 2015, just a day before her 20th birthday.
Dua Lipa co-writes most of her songs, showcasing her talent not only as a singer but also as a songwriter.
During her audition for the school choir, the teacher told her that “she could not sing.”
Dua Lipa cites artists like Nelly Furtado, Pink, and Christina Aguilera as early inspirations.
Her debut album, “Dua Lipa,” was released in 2017 and included hits like “New Rules” and “Be the One.”
“New Rules” became a massive hit, reaching the top of the charts in multiple countries and earning her global recognition.
Dua Lipa won two Grammy Awards in 2019 for Best New Artist and Best Dance Recording.
“Blow Your Mind (Mwah)” became Dua’s first entry on the Billboard Hot 100.
“Future Nostalgia,” released in 2020, showcased a fusion of pop, disco, and dance influences. The album has recently surpassed 11 billion streams on Spotify.
She was the opening act for Bruno Mars during the 24K Magic World Tour in 2017.
Dua Lipa has a mezzo-soprano vocal range, which means that her vocal range falls between the soprano and contralto voice types.
The song “Levitating” from her second album became a global hit and gained popularity on social media platforms like TikTok.
Dua Lipa’s unique fashion sense has earned her recognition as a style icon and landed her on fashion magazine covers. She recently collaborated with Versace for the fashion collection “La Vacanza.”
People magazine called her “The Future of Pop.”
She has won multiple BRIT Awards, including British Female Solo Artist and Album of the Year.
Dua Lipa made her acting debut in the film “Barbie.”
Her second studio album, “Future Nostalgia,” was inspired by music she used to listen to during her teens.
Her third studio album is expected to be released in 2024.
Dua Lipa received the Guinness World Record for most tickets sold for a live-streamed concert by a solo female artist.
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