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Jonida Maliqi (born March 26, 1983 in Tirana, Albania) is an Albanian singer and television host.
Life and career
Jonida Maliqi began her singing career at Festivali i Këngës when she was 13 years old with the song "Planeti i fëmijëve", in a duet with Aleksandër Rrapi. In 1997 she returns to the Festivali with another duet, this time with Kastriot Tusha, a song dedicated to Mother Teresa. Her solo career began in 1999, with her song "Do jetoj pa ty" winning the second place in the festival.
Maliqi is also known for portraying Juliet in the Albanian musical version of Romeo and Juliet, alongside Alban Skënderaj. She hosted the fourth season of Dancing with the Stars Albania, and she also served as a judge on the fifth season of The Voice of Albania in 2016.
Discography
- 1995: Planeti i fëmijëve
- 1999: Do jetoj pa ty
- 2000: Çast
- 2001: Ik
- 2002: Ti s'më meriton
- 2002: Larg teje
- 2002: Do humbas me ty
- 2003: Vetëm një natë
- 2004: Ne të dashuruar
- 2004: Frikem se më pëlqen
- 2004: Nuk kam faj që robëroj
- 2005: Papagalli i dashurisë
- 2006: Pa identitet
- 2007: Parfum nate
- 2007: S'ka fajtor në dashuri
- 2008: Njëri nga ata
- 2010: Sot t'i japim fund
- 2011: Një orë më shumë
- 2011: Thesar pa emër
- 2013: Ti
- 2014: Sonte
- 2015: Jam bërë si ti
Awards and Nominations
Festivali i Këngës
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ""Do jetoj pa ty"" | Second Prize | Won |
| 2004 | "Frikem Se Më Pëlqen" | Third Prize | Won |
Kënga Magjike
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | "Vetem Nje Nate" | Best Stage Presentation | Won |
| 2004 | "Nuk kam faj qe roberoje" | Etno Music Prize | Won |
| 2005 | "Papagalli I Dashurise" | Best Performer | Won |
| 2008 | " Njeri nga ata" | First Prize | Won |
| 10 years history Prize | Won | ||
| 2011 | "Thesar Pa Emer" | Cesk Zadeja Prize | Won |
| 2013 | "Ti" | Jon Music Prize | Won |
Video Fest Awards
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Sonte (ft. Dj Blunt & Real)" | Best Collaboration | Nominated |
Top Fest
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Forca e femres (ft.Tuna)" | Best Female | Won |
| 2010 | "Sot T'i Japim Fund (ft.Big Basta)" | Best Pop R&B Song | Won |
Zhurma Show Awards
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Jam bërë si ti" | Best Performer | Nominated |
Television
- Festivali i Këngës (1995, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007)
- Big Brother (2008)
- Dua Vendin Tim (2012)
- Dancing with the Stars (2014)
- The Voice of Albania (2016)