She Never Had a Plan B – Just as Well She’s a Huge Success!
Dua Lipa was just 18 and waitressing in London when she signed her record deal. Now, five years later, she plays to huge crowds, has won 30 awards (she’s been nominated for over 100!) and is being hailed the biggest female artist from Britain since Adele!
Despite growing up in a musical household (Dua’s father Dukagjin was an Albanian rock star) and singing from the age of five, Dua’s music career was almost put on hold before it began when her choir teacher told her she couldn’t sing as her voice was too low. Just as well the pop queen ignored that feedback!
Dua’s parents sought refuge in London after fleeing war-torn Kosovo in the ’90s. Highly educated, her father and mother Anesa worked in cafes and bars during the day and retrained in the evening.
Dua was born in 1995 and raised in London. But when she was 11, her parents decided to move back to Kosovo. ‘It was absolutely mortifying,’ Dua recalls of starting school in Kosovo. ‘They were so far ahead, in terms of mathematics and science. I got such bad grades, especially in the first six months. I could speak the language, but I couldn’t read or write in it.’
PURSUING HER DREAMS
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Ashton & Mila News - The Divorce Is Off!
How Ashton and Mila saved their almost-five-year marriage – and their plans for baby number three!
Jlo's Easy 5kg Shred
Ever seen abs like the star’s? We find out how the 50-year-old does it!
Ben & Ana Engaged Already?
The actor is said to have wanted to tell the kids the news himself
The unexpected joy of DOWNSIZING
Decluttering guru Peter Walsh shares his expert tips on changing a messy mindset around material possessions
SOFIA RICHIE LEGS TO LOVE
Talk about perfect pins! Here’s how you can get lovely legs, too…
Timothee Chalamet - This Charming Man...
The curly haired hottie has taken over Hollywood!
THE STARS DISH... Diets decoded!
It’s all about finding an eating plan that works for you. Here’s some food for thought from our fave A-listers...
Everything you need to know about…AFTER LIFE 2
Ricky Gervais returns in this hilariously dark and twisted comedy
INSIDE SURI'S WORLD
OK! delves into the teenager’s life with her mum and bestie, Katie Holmes!
Celeb Shopping Trolleys
Take a peek at what your favourite stars are loading up on!