Jonida Maliqi
- January 8, 2024
- Singer
Quick Facts
Jonida Maliqi Biography
| Name | Jonida Maliqi |
| Birthday | Mar 26 |
| Birth Year | 1983 |
| Home Town | Tirana |
| Birth Country | Albania |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Spouse | Gent Prizreni |
Jonida Maliqi is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on March 26, 1983 in Tirana, Albania. Jonida Maliqi (born 26 March 1983) is an Albanian performer, host of a television show media personality, philanthropist stylist, fashion icon and an entrepreneur.
In her professional profession, Maliqi has won six prizes in the Kenga Magjike competition. She also won first place at Kenga Magjike and first place in the year 2008. She also is two-time winner of awards during Top Fest and Top Fest in 2006 and in 2010. Maliqi was Bithia on her role in the Albanian edition of The Ten Commandments: The Musical and also played Juliet as Juliet in the Albanian stage show Romeo et Juliette (musical). The year 2012 saw her chosen as leader of the team in Albania’s Albanian edition of Dutch television show I Love My Country whereas in 2014, she hosted Season 4 of Dancing with the Stars (Albanian TV show). In 2016 Maliqi was an adjudicator for the fifth episode of The Voice of Albania and in 2018, she was the 16th representative of Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019, placing 9th in the second semi-final, scoring 96 points. She placed 17th in the grand final with six points less.
In 2011, Maliqi returned to “Kënga Magjike” with “Thesar pa Emër” which won “Çesk Zadeja Award” whereas in 2012 she became the captain of her team at the Albanian version of the Dutch TV-series “I Love My Country”. In 2013, she won “Jon Music Award” for “Ti” and then was announced as a host of the first season of The Voice Kids (Albanian TV series) but withdrew, presumably due to other professional pursuits.. On the same year, Maliqi starred at the musical “Romeo and Juliet” as Juliet opposite Albanian Skënderaj. In 2014, she co- hosted the fourth season of “Dancing with the Stars” whereas in 2015 she released a new song called “Jam Bërë Si Ti”, which became a huge hit.
Period between 2016 and 2018, denoted a shift in focus of Jonida as an artist to a television personality. In 2016, Maliqi appeared as a judge on the fifth season of “The Voice of Albania” between 9 January 2016 and 16 April 2016. In 10 May 2018, Maliqi released through VEVO the song “N’Errësirë” which marked a successful comeback. On 20 December 2018, Maliqi participated and won the 57th edition of the Festivali i Këngës thus becoming Albania’s sixteenth representative at Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Ktheju tokës”. Maliqi represented Albania among forty-one competing in Eurovision 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel.
After graduating at the end of 2006 Maliqi was a part of her role in the Albanian adaptation of The Ten Commandments: The Musical as Bithia and that same year, she made her debut with her album Nuk Te Pres upon her birthday. In 2006 her collaboration with Albanian pop star Tuna (singer) resulted in the smash hit “Forca e Femres” which received the “Best Female Award” at Top Fest. The performance drew a lot of attention because of their antics on stage , which were seen by some as a potential titillated, sexually explicit act. In addition, several tabloids described Tuna as a “protegee in Jonida’s same-sex erotica and polymorphous sexuality”.. Both artists have did not deny the accusations concerning their relationship with lesbians. in 2008 Maliqi was back in the spotlight with a brand new song “Njeri Nga Ata” which was entered into “Kenga Magjike” and won the contest alongside her “Best Song” and the “10th Anniversary Award”. The year 2010 was the first time she teamed up with Albanian rapper Big Basta and their song “Sot t’i Japim Fund” received the “Best Pop & R&B Song” at the Top Fest.
Jonida Maliqi Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jonida Maliqi is one of the richest Singer from Albania. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jonida Maliqi 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
After her successful Solo debut of 1999 Maliqi takes part in “Festivali i Kenges” for a further three years, performing songs “Cast”, “Ik” and “Do Humbas Me Ty” which was a third place finish at the 41st edition. In the year 2001 Maliqi took up studies in the Academy of Arts under the guidance of the famous Albanian Professor Nina Mula, the mother of internationally recognized Albanian Soprano, Inva Mula. While she was there, her participation at numerous music festivals was continuing when she was gaining mainstream recognition. The year 2003 saw Maliqi was awarded “The Best Performer” category at Kenga Magjike for “Vetem Nje Nate” and in 2004, she received her the “Ethno Music Award” for “Nuk Kam Faj Qe Roberoj”. The year 2005 was the year that Maliqi released her first album Nuk Te Pres and won the “Best Interpretation Award” at Kenga Magjike for “Papagalli i Dashurise”.
Maliqi’s private life was in the spotlight after her mainstream success in the beginning of 2000. She got married to Albanian billionaire, Gent Prizreni, in an intimate wedding in luxury which was attended by famous stars of Albania’s music scene. Albanian entertainment industry. In March 2017 The couple declared their separation. Jonida Gent and Gent have one son, named Dan.
Jonida launched her own haute couture boutique in 2009 and another shoe salon in 2017. Among her customers are various Albanian celebrities and television personalities. Maliqi does also frequently front for local and international luxury brands and has oftentimes made product endorsements and placements on her Instagram page. Her range of commercial deals also includes health and beauty products.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Jonida Maliqi Dating?
According to our records, Jonida Maliqi married to Gent Prizreni. As of December 1, 2023, Jonida Maliqi’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Jonida Ranked on the list of most popular Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Albania. Jonida Maliqi celebrates birthday on March 26 of every year.