| Human Profile | |
| Name: | Dua Lipa |
| Birthday: | August 22, 1995 (age 30 years), Born in London, United Kingdom |
| Height: | 5'8" (173 cm) |
| Education: | Fitzjohn's Primary School (Diploma), Sylvia Young Theatre School (Student), Mileniumi i Tretë School (Student), Parliament Hill School (A-Levels) |
| Subscribers: | 10.1K |
| Views: | 3,082,923,936 |
| YouTube Revenue: | $3.1M - $15.4M |
| Videos: | 866 |
| Channel Created: | January 2016 |
Overview
Dua Lipa is a British singer of Albanian descent known for her global pop hits like “New Rules” and “Don’t Start Now,” acclaimed albums such as *Future Nostalgia*, multiple Grammy and Brit Awards, and ventures into acting, entrepreneurship with Service95, and philanthropy through the Sunny Hill Foundation.
Latest News (Dec 27, 2025): Dua Lipa recently shared a series of sweet Christmas photos and videos with her fiancé Callum Turner on Instagram, celebrating the holiday and emphasizing "It's all about the love." She also posted moments from a romantic vacation with Turner, including bikini shots and a mirror selfie, immediately following the conclusion of her "Radical Optimism" tour in Mexico City.
Early Life and Family Background
Dua Lipa was born in London, England, on August 22, 1995, to Albanian parents, Anesa and Dukagjin Lipa, who had moved from Pristina, Kosovo, in 1992. Her father, a former lead singer and guitarist for the Kosovan rock band Oda, influenced her musically from a young age. Growing up, she was exposed to a wide range of music, including that of David Bowie, Bob Dylan, and The Police. Dua is the eldest of three children, with a younger sister, Rina, and a younger brother, Gjin. Her first name, “Dua,” which means “love” in Albanian, was suggested by her grandmother.
Lipa attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School part-time, where she took singing lessons. However, when she was 11, her family moved back to Kosovo after it declared independence in 2008. At the age of 15, she persuaded her parents to let her return to London alone to pursue her music career, believing it would offer more opportunities. While living with friends, she attended Parliament Hill School and re-enrolled in the Sylvia Young Theatre School on a part-time basis.
Career Beginnings
To gain recognition, Dua Lipa began posting covers of her favorite songs by artists like P!nk and Nelly Furtado on YouTube at the age of 14. After returning to London, she also worked as a model for brands such as ASOS and Topshop, viewing it as a way to make contacts in the music industry. She also worked as a waitress to support herself.
Her efforts on social media, including posting her own songs on SoundCloud, started to attract attention. In 2013, she appeared in a television advertisement for The X Factor. This exposure led to her signing with Tap Management, the management team for Lana Del Rey. They helped her develop as an artist, and in 2014, she signed a record deal with Warner Bros. Records.
Her debut single, “New Love,” was released in August 2015, followed by “Be the One” two months later. While “New Love” introduced her to the music scene, “Be the One” became her first major hit, achieving success across Europe and Australia.
Breakthrough with Debut Album
Dua Lipa’s international breakthrough came with the release of her self-titled debut album in June 2017. The album featured a string of successful singles, including “Hotter than Hell,” “Blow Your Mind (Mwah),” and “IDGAF.” However, it was the single “New Rules” that propelled her to global stardom. The song became her first number-one single in the UK, and its accompanying music video went viral, making her the youngest female artist at the time to reach one billion views on YouTube.
The success of her debut album led to numerous accolades. In 2018, she won Brit Awards for British Female Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act. The following year, she received two Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Best Dance Recording for “Electricity,” a collaboration with Silk City (a duo composed of Diplo and Mark Ronson). Her collaboration with Calvin Harris, “One Kiss,” also became a UK number-one single and was the best-selling song in the UK in 2018.
Major Works and Projects
Dua Lipa’s second studio album, Future Nostalgia, was released in March 2020. The album, which drew inspiration from disco, pop, and electronic music of the 1980s, was a critical and commercial success. It topped the charts in 16 countries, including the UK, and produced several hit singles such as “Don’t Start Now,” “Physical,” “Break My Heart,” and “Levitating.” “Levitating” became particularly successful in the US, topping the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 chart in 2021. The album earned her a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album.
Her third studio album, Radical Optimism, was released in May 2024 and debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart. The album was preceded by the singles “Houdini,” “Training Season,” and “Illusion.” Inspired by the concepts of psychedelia, trip-hop, and Britpop, the album reflects a sense of confident optimism.
Beyond her music, Dua Lipa has ventured into other creative and philanthropic endeavors. She made her acting debut with a role as Mermaid Barbie in the 2023 film Barbie and also appeared in the 2024 spy thriller Argylle. In 2021, she launched Service95, a lifestyle platform that includes a weekly newsletter, a podcast called Dua Lipa: At Your Service, and a book club.
Together with her father, she co-founded the Sunny Hill Foundation, a charity that supports people in Kosovo. The foundation also organizes the annual Sunny Hill Festival in Pristina to raise funds for its initiatives.
Personal Life
Dua Lipa’s personal life has been a subject of public interest. She was in a relationship with model and chef Isaac Carew, which began in 2015 and had an on-and-off nature for several years. She later dated Anwar Hadid, the brother of models Gigi and Bella Hadid, from 2019 to 2021. She has also been linked to French filmmaker Romain Gavras. Lipa remains active in her career and philanthropic efforts.