DUA LIPA is a singer and actress who has won numerous awards throughout her career - including three Grammys.
The hugely talented star was born in London but has a very special connection to another part of the world.
Where is Dua Lipa from?
International superstar Dua Lipa was born on August 22, 1995, in London.
She is the eldest of three children.
Her parents are Dukagjin Lipa and Anesa Rexha and her younger siblings are sister Rina and brother Gjin.
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Dua grew up in West Hampstead, London, but relocated to Kosovo's capital city Pristina after the country declared its independence from Serbia in February 2008.
The city is where her father, Dukagjin, is from.
The Barbie actress has Bosniak heritage on her mother's side of the family.
In 2010, when she turned 15, future hitmaker Dua returned to the UK to focus on her music career.
She entered the Sylvia Young Theatre School, famous for honing the crafts of alumni like Adele and Amy Winehouse, part-time.
Dua then signed her first record deal with Warner Bros. Records in 2014.
When did Dua Lipa become an honorary ambassador of Kosovo?
Kosovan president Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu named Dua Lipa the nation's Honorary Ambassador in August 2022.
President Osmani-Sadriu said she chose Dua for the accolade "because she continues to honor our country in every step and every appearance".
She added: "I thanked her, on behalf of all the citizens of the Republic of Kosovo, for everything she has done and is making our voice heard everywhere in the world."
Dua responded to the recognition on Instagram, telling her followers: "It's an honour and a privilege to be able to represent my country all over the world and to continue my work and efforts globally to see that we leave our mark and make a difference.
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"The youth of Kosovo deserves the right to visa liberalization, freedom to travel, and to dream big."
At the time her honorary ambassadorship was announced, Dua was in Kosovo to perform at the Sunny Hill Festival in the capital Pristina.
The festival is a music event that was founded by Dua and her father.
The singer told the audience at the 2022 Sunny Hill press conference: "I want to send love to all the youth of Kosovo, and I want to say no matter how big your dream is, you can achieve anything that you want, if you put your mind to it.
"I truly do believe that, I am here to support you in whatever way."
Who is Dua Lipa's dad?
Dua might be a household name but her father, Dukagjin, also has a successful career as a businessman.
Outside of creating the Sunny Hill Festival, he is known as the founder and CEO of digital marketing company REPUBLIKA Communications Agency.
He can often be found on Instagram, posting about his career and family to his followers.
What is Dua Lipa's net worth?
Dua is reported to have an extensive net worth of $35million.
She has likely amassed this fortune through her record sales, tour earnings, and other business ventures.
While she is known to most as a singer, Dua has also made moves to break into the acting world.
In 2023 she starred in Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie, for which she also provided the song Dance The Night Away.
She also scored a role in the 2024 film Argylle alongside stars like Henry Cavill and Bryce Dallas Howard.
The star also runs an editorial platform called Service95.
The online community features a weekly lifestyle newsletter, podcast and book club.
