Rita Ora
Singer-songwriter and actress
Born
November 26th, 1990
34 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in Kosovo and raised in the UK, a career in music began with a feature on DJ Fresh's track, 'Hot Right Now', which topped the UK charts. A debut album, 'Ora', reached the top of the UK Albums Chart. As an actress, appearances in films include 'Fifty Shades of Grey' and its sequels. The artist's contributions to music and film established a significant presence in popular culture.
Released hit singles like 'Anywhere' and 'Your Song'
Achieved multiple number one hits in the UK
Acted in 'Fifty Shades of Grey' series
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