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Dua Lipa: Quick Facts

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Born August 22, 1995 (age 31) • London • England
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2021) • Grammy Award for best new artist (2019) • Grammy Award (2019) • Grammy Award (2021): Best Pop Vocal Album • Grammy Award (2019): Best New Artist • Grammy Award (2019): Best Dance Recording
Notable Works “Radical Optimism”
Notable Family Members spouse Callum Turner • daughter of Dukagjin Lipa • daughter of Anesa Lipa • sister of Rina Lipa
Education Sylvia Young Theatre School (London, England)
Albums "Dua Lipa" (2017) • "Future Nostalgia" (2020) • "Future Nostalgia: The Moonlight Edition" (2021)

Top Questions

Where was Dua Lipa born?
Dua Lipa was born in London, England, on August 22, 1995.
Is Dua Lipa a stage name or her real name?
British singer-songwriter Dua Lipa uses her real name rather than a stage name.

Did You Know?

  • Lipa's parents are Albanian immigrants from Kosovo; they moved to the United Kingdom before Dua was born.

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