Kapanlagi.com - Besides her beauty, Dua Lipa also inspires many people with her work and her thoughts that bring positive impact, especially among the younger generation. Since entering the entertainment world in 2015, she has become one of the prominent singers. Previously, she honed her music talent through part-time art education and covering songs on YouTube platform.
Her debut album released by Warner Music Bros was a huge success, even reaching number one in various countries in Europe and Australia. This success was followed by a series of popular singles such as Last Dance, Hotter than Hell, and Blow Your Mind (Mwah), which dominated the charts worldwide, including the Billboard Hot 100.
Her influence is not only limited to the success of the single "New Rules" in 2017, which received five nominations at the Brit Awards. She has also successfully held several world tours, including the UK Tour (2016), Hotter Than Hell Tour (2016), US & Europe Tour (2017), and The Self-Titled Tour (2017-2018).
In addition to her career success, Dua Lipa is known for her generosity. Together with her father, she established a charity foundation called The Sunny Hill Foundation, which aims to raise and donate funds for the people of Kosovo, her parents' homeland and her childhood home. In an interview with Teen Vogue, she revealed the importance of that place in her life.
1. The Meaning Behind the Name Dua
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In Albanian, the name Dua means love. Although she initially didn't like the name very much, over time, it became something recognizable by many people and became part of her identity.
2. Starting a Career Journey from YouTube
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Two people started their career journey by creating cover versions of popular songs by Christina Aguilera, Jessie J, Joss Stone, and P!nk, which were then uploaded to the YouTube platform.
3. Former Model
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Before starting her career as a singer, she had experience as a model. Although she is now more focused on the singing world, she still has a connection with the modeling agency, Next Model Management, which is based in major cities such as New York, Paris, Milan, London, and Miami.
4. Her Father is a Singer
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Dua Lipa's interest and talent were actually inherited from her father, a singer who brought her up in an environment that loves music.
5. Born in London and Raised in Kosovo
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Dua was born on August 22, 1995, in London, England. She moved to Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, when she was 11 years old. Although she only stayed for 4 years, Dua told Teen Vogue that the country had a significant impact on her.
6. Having Several Tattoos
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This IDGAF singer has several tattoos on her body, as seen from her posts on Instagram. One of them is a video showing a rose tattoo.
7. Leaving Home at the Age of 15
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Dua Lipa left her home to pursue her dreams at the age of 15.
8. Called Unable to Sing by a Teacher
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When she was 11 years old, her vocal teacher said that she couldn't sing because her voice was too low.
9. Once Dated a Chef
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One of her ex-boyfriends is Isaac Crew, who is a chef and model. They started their relationship in 2015 but separated in February 2017.
10. Generous Heart
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In addition to her beauty and achievements, Dua also has a generous heart. Last year in 2016, she and her father established a charity foundation called The Sunny Hill Foundation. The foundation aims to raise funds and distribute them to the people of Kosovo, her parents' homeland.
11. Being Short When Young
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When she was young, she was short so she always played basketball. But she grew tall as an adult, reaching 173 cm.
12. Mastering the Charts with Her Debut Album
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At the end of 2017, Dua Lipa's debut album titled Dua Lipa sold 1.2 million copies worldwide. In fact, the album was recognized as the best of the year by Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Pitchfork.
13. What is Dua Lipa famous for?
Dua Lipa, born on August 22, 1995, in London, England, is a British-Albanian singer, model, and entrepreneur. She is known as an artist who has won a Grammy Award for her husky voice and songs that blend various music genres such as 1970s disco, 1980s pop, and 1990s club music.
14. What is Dua Lipa's first hit?
In 2015, Lipa began the process of making her debut album for Warner Music Group. In August 2015, she released her first single, New Love, produced by Emile Haynie and Andrew Wyatt. Later, in October 2015, she released her second single, Be the One.
15. Is Dua Lipa her real name?
She was born to Albanian immigrant parents, Anesa and Dukagjin Lipa, and is the eldest of three siblings. She explained to fans that although the name Dua Lipa may sound like a stage name, it is actually her real name and 'Dua' can be interpreted as love in Albanian.
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