Nora Istrefi
Nora Istrefi (born 25 March 1986) is a Kosovo Albanian singer. [1]
Nora Istrefi | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Nora Istrefi |
| Also known as | Nora |
| Born | 25 March 1986 Prishtina |
| Origin | Kosovo |
| Genres | Pop, RnB |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2005-present |
Music career
Nora started her professional career at the age of 18. She released her first album Engjëll (Angel) in 2005, with songs including "Taxi", which brought her a degree of popularity.[2]
During the four coming years she released three albums, Opium in 2006, Another World in 2008 and her self-titled album Nora in 2009. After 2009, she released a number of songs, including "Le Mama" with Gena, "Big Love", "Ski me ikë".[3]
Personal life
Nora is the daughter of Suzana Tahirsylaj, a popular Kosovo-Albanian singer in the 1980s and '90s.[4] Nora's younger sister Era Istrefi is also a singer.[5] Nora is in a relationship with Robert Berisha. They were engaged on 22 May 2008 in Pristina. On 2 September 2014, the couple married in Pristina. They have a girl named Renè.[6][7]
Awards and nominations
Kenga Magjike
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "I Jemi Je" | Discography Award | Won |
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Nuk Mundem" | Digitalb Award | Won |
Top Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Herself" | Female Artist of the Year | Nominated |
VideoFest Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Negativ" | Best All / First Prize | Nominated |
| Best Pop | Won | ||
| Best Female | Nominated | ||
| "Pse te du" | Best Styling | Nominated | |
| The Most Popular Video Music | Nominated | ||
| 2007 | "E di" | The Most Popular Video Music | Won |
| Best Female Video | Nominated | ||
| 2008 | "Mos me le" | Best Pop | Nominated |
| 2009 | "Another world" | Best R&B | Nominated |
| "Pa fat (ft.Sinani)" | Best Pop Folk | Nominated | |
| 2010 | "Dy shoke" | Best All / First Prize | Nominated |
| Best Female | Nominated | ||
| Best Pop | Nominated | ||
| Best Camera | Nominated | ||
| Best Special Effects | Nominated | ||
| 2011 | "Ka je (ft.TDS)" | Organizer Prize | Won |
| 2012 | "Ski me ik" | Best Female | Nominated |
| "As ni zo" | Best Collaboration | Won | |
| Best Performance | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | "Gangsta (ft Zzap & Chris,Bim Bimma)" | Best Collaboration | Won |
| Best Directing | Won | ||
| Best R&B | Nominated | ||
| Best Styling | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | "Na (ft.Skivi,Mimoza Shkodra)" | Best Pop Folk | Won |
Zhurma Show Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | "Pse Te Dua" | Best Editing | Won |
| 2009 | "Vetëm mua" | Best R&B Song | Nominated |
| Best R&B Video | Nominated | ||
| 2010 | "Dy shokë" | Best R&B | Nominated |
| 2011 | "Une E Di" | Best Female | Nominated |
| 2012 | "Ski me ik" | Best R&B | Nominated |
| 2013 | "Le mama (ft.Gena)" | Best Female | Nominated |
| Best Collaboration | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | "Na (ft.Skivi,Mimoza Shkodra)" | Best Collaboration | Nominated |
| Best Song | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | "S'je my lifestyle" | Best Styling | Nominated |
| 2016 | "Sa t’kom dasht" | Best R&B | Won |
| Best Female | Nominated | ||
| Best Song | Nominated |
Dance With Me 1
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Nora & Genti" | Winner of the Week 3 | Won |
| Winner of the Week 5 | Won | ||
| Winner of the week 6 | Won | ||
| Winner of the week 9 | Won |
References
- "Nora Istrefi Biografia". teksteshqip.com (in Albanian). Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- "Nora Istrefi e dëshmon edhe njëherë se është femra më joshëse në planet". gazetablic.com (in Albanian). Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- "Nora Istrefi thotë "S'ki me ik"". telegrafi.com (in Albanian). Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- "Nëna e Nora Istrefit kap mikrofonin për të kënduar pas shumë vitesh, teksa Roberti e përlot këngëtaren me mesazhin emocionues në emision". telegrafi.com (in Albanian). Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- "Motrat Istrefi, të përqafuara së bashku". gazetablic.com (in Albanian). Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- "NORA-ISTREFI:-Jeta-intime-me-Robertin". vip.shqiperia.com. Archived from the original on 19 June 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
- "Fejohet Nora Istrefi me Robertin - Lajme nga Ulqini". Lajme nga Ulqini. 7 November 2008. Retrieved 7 January 2017.