![Pop Singer Dua Lipa](https://www.onthisday.com/images/people/dua-lipa.jpg?w=360)
Full Name: Her real name is in fact, Dua Lipa. Dua means "love" in Albanian.
Profession: Pop Singer
Biography: Dua Lipa was born to Kosovo Albanian parents and although born and mostly reared in England, she spent some of her teen years in Kosovo, learning to speak Albanian and learning more about her heritage.
She has released 2 best selling albums and many singles. Hit songs include "New Rules"; "One Kiss"; and "Don't Start Now". A 2021 duet with Elton John - Cold Heart (Pnau remix)" - topped the British charts, and gave John the distinction of being the only solo artist to have a top-10 song in each decade from 1970 to 2020.
Lupa has won 6 BRIT and 3 Grammy Awards.
She was granted Albanian citizenship in 2022.
Born: August 22, 1995
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
Age: 28 years old
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Historical Events
- 2022-11-27 Albanian President Bajram Begaj grants citizenship to pop star Dua Lipa for promoting the country through her international fame and her musical talents
- 2024-06-28 Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and SZA headline; other performers include Arlo Parks, Burna Boy, Cyndi Lauper, Shania Twain, Squeeze, and Tanita Tikaram