Afërdita Dreshaj

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, USA
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 Kosova 2011
Major
competition(s)
Miss Universe Kosova 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. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Miss Universe Kosova profile". facebook.com. Retrieved 11 February 2011.
  2. "Afërdita Dreshaj in Miss Universe 2011!". besfort.de. December 16, 2011. Retrieved 11 February 2011.
  3. "Aferdita-Dreshaj's blog". skyrock.com. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
  4. "Tonight starts Festivali i Kënges". eurosong.be. December 19, 2008. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
  5. "Aferdita Dreshaj konkurente ne "Miss Universe Kosova 2011". publiku.com. December 16, 2010. Retrieved 11 February 2011.
  6. "Afërdita Dreshaj was elected Miss Kosova Universe 2011". besfort.de. January 15, 2011. Retrieved 11 February 2011.
  7. "Miss Universe Kosova 2011". Bayrak. January 18, 2011. Retrieved 11 February 2011.
  8. "São Paulo, Brazil to host the 2011 Miss Universe® Pageant Live on NBC". PRNewswire. December 18, 2010. Retrieved 11 February 2011.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Kështjella Pepshi
Miss Universe Kosova
2011
Succeeded by
Diana Avdiu