Afërdita Dreshaj
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
 Dreshaj during Miss Universe 2011 | |
| Born |
Afërdita Dreshaj July 19, 1986[1] Dreshaj, Podgorica, Socialist Republic of Montenegro[1] |
|---|---|
| Residence | Michigan, United States |
| Occupation | Singer, Model[2] |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] |
| Weight | 55.0 kg (121.3 lb)[1] |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Title(s) | Miss Universe Kosovo 2011 |
| Major competition(s) |
Miss Universe Kosovo 2011 (Winner) (Miss Press) Miss Universe 2011 (Top 16) |
Afërdita Dreshaj (born July 19, 1986) is an Albanian-Kosovar public figure best known for being crowned Miss Universe Kosovo 2011 and representing the Republic of Kosovo in Miss Universe 2011. Dreshaj is a well-known singer in Albanian speaking countries, having debuted with her first single "Nëse Je Burrë" in 2009.
Personal life
Dreshaj was born in present-day Montenegro, and moved to the U.S. at age 12. She began her career as a model at age 17, upon being discovered by a photographer. She was previously engaged to Albanian singer Shpat Kasapi,[3] a finalist in Festivali i Këngës 47.[4] In 2013, Dreshaj and Kasapi separated. Dreshaj currently lives in Michigan with her mother, brother, and sister.
Miss Universe Kosovo 2011
Dreshaj, who stands 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in), competed as one of 20 finalists in Miss Universe Kosovo 2011, held in Pristina on January 15, 2011,[5] where she obtained the Miss Press award[6] and was crowned Kosovo's official representative to the 2011 Miss Universe pageant,[7] broadcast live from São Paulo, Brazil on September 12, 2011.[8] She was a top 16 semifinalist.
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Miss Universe Kosova profile". facebook.com. Retrieved 11 February 2011.
- ↑ "Afërdita Dreshaj in Miss Universe 2011!". besfort.de. December 16, 2011. Retrieved 11 February 2011.
- ↑ "Aferdita-Dreshaj's blog". skyrock.com. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
- ↑ "Tonight starts Festivali i Kënges". eurosong.be. December 19, 2008. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
- ↑ "Aferdita Dreshaj konkurente ne "Miss Universe Kosova 2011". publiku.com. December 16, 2010. Retrieved 11 February 2011.
- ↑ "Afërdita Dreshaj was elected Miss Kosova Universe 2011". besfort.de. January 15, 2011. Retrieved 11 February 2011.
- ↑ "Miss Universe Kosova 2011". Bayrak. January 18, 2011. Retrieved 11 February 2011.
- ↑ "São Paulo, Brazil to host the 2011 Miss Universe® Pageant Live on NBC". PRNewswire. December 18, 2010. Retrieved 11 February 2011.
External links
| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded by Kështjella Pepshi |
Miss Universe Kosova 2011 |
Succeeded by Diana Avdiu |
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