Rita Ora

Birth Name:

Rita Sahatciu Ora

Birth Place:

Pristina, Yugoslavia

Profession

Soundtrack, Actress, Producer

Graduated from the Sylvia Young Theatre School and later the St․ Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
Born in Kosovo, she relocated with her family to the United Kingdom as an infant
Quote: "I don't know what it feels like not to have a great family support system․ I was lucky to have that․"
Quote: "When it comes down to the music, it's just you and the microphone․ It's not you and the record executives․"
After working on her debut album for over two years, she released her self-titled EP in 2012
Embarked on her first major tour in late 2012 with Iggy Azalea and Havana Brown
Landed her first international film role as Mia Grey in "Fifty Shades of Grey․"
Met with Jay-Z in New York City in 2009 and signed with Roc Nation
Auditioned to be on BBC One's "Eurovision: Your Country Needs You․"
Named after her grandfather's favorite actress, Rita Hayworth
Served as inspiration for a character in the video game "The Sims 3: Seasons․"
Sings in the mezzo-soprano vocal range

2015Black Reel - Outstanding Original Song:Nominated
2015World Soundtrack Award - Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film:Nominated
2018HMMA Award - Best Original Song - Feature Film:Nominated
2019Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Song:Nominated
2025Blimp Award - Favorite Villain:Nominated

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