Adrian Lulgjuraj
Adrian Lulgjuraj | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | Ad Lulgjuraj |
Born |
Ulcinj, Yugoslavia (present-day Montenegro) | August 19, 1980
Genres | Rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer/songwriter |
Associated acts | Bledar Sejko |
Adrian Lulgjuraj[a] (born in Ulcinj, Yugoslavia, present-day Montenegro, 19 August 1980) is an Albanian singer from Montenegro. Together with Bledar Sejko, he represented Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö with the song "Identitet".[1] The song failed to qualify for the final.
Biography
Lulgjuraj was born in the coastal city of Ulcinj (Albanian: Ulqin), the southern-most city of Montenegro. Although raised in an Albanian-majority city, Lulgjuraj was always involved in projects and festivals all over Montenegro. He is known for his charity work and the original genre in music. Lulgjuraj entered the Albanian music industry in early 2010, participating in various TV shows and music festivals such as Top Fest. He entered the competition twice, both times entering the finals, and receiving numerous awards. Lulgjuraj was also a helping-coach in The Voice of Albania, the Albanian version of The Voice of Holland.
Private life
Adrian is married to Ana Pejović Lulgjuraj, former Miss Montenegro in 2000. They have 2 children.[2]
Discography
- 2012: "Identitet" (Identity) (feat. Bledar Sejko)
- 2012: "Evoloj" (Evolve)
- 2011: "Të mori një det" (You went away)
Awards
Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
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2012 | "Identitet (feat .Bledar Sejko )" | First Prize | Won |
Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
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2012 | "Evuloj" | Best Male | Won |
Notes
a. | ^ Albanian: Adrian Lulgjuraj, Montenegrin: Adrijan Ljuljđuraj, Адријан Љуљђурај. |
References
- ↑ Escudero, Victor (23 December 2012). "Adrian Lulgjuraj & Bledar Sejko win Festivali i Këngës!". Eurovision.tv. EBU. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
- ↑ "Kako je najmlađa crnogorska misica sama pogasila reflektore". Portal Analitika (in Montenegrin). Retrieved 20 June 2015.
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by Rona Nishliu with "Suus" |
Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 |
Succeeded by Hersi with "One Night's Anger" |