Age, Biography, and Wiki
Rita Ora was born on November 26, 1990, in Pristina, SFR Yugoslavia (now Kosovo), to Albanian parents Vera (née Bajraktari), a psychiatrist, and Besnik Sahatçiu. At the age of one, her family moved to the United Kingdom, where she grew up in West London. She is a granddaughter of director Besim Sahatçiu. Rita Ora holds dual citizenship in the United Kingdom and Kosovo. She began her music career at a young age, initially singing in bars in and around London.
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| Date of Birth | 26 November 1990 |
| Age | 34 Years |
| Birth Place | Pristina, SFR Yugoslavia (now Kosovo) |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
| Country | Kosovo |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Rita Ora stands at 5 feet 6¼ inches (1.68 meters) tall. There is no specific public information available regarding her weight or other measurements.
| Height | 68 m |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Rita Ora married Taika Waititi in 2022. The couple has been together since 2021, and they have kept their relationship relatively private.
Her mother, Vera (Bajraktari), is a psychiatrist and her father, Besnik Sahatçiu, is a pub owner; he studied economics. Ora has an older sister, Elena, and a younger brother, Don. The surname, Sahatciu, is derived from the Turkish word saatçi, which means 'watchmaker'). Her parents later added Ora (ora means 'time' in Albanian) to the family surname so it could be easily pronounced.
Ora's first acting role at 13 in an episode of the British drama series, The Brief, was her first acting role. Next. she appeared in the British film, Spivs (2004). She also began performing at open mic sessions around London and, occasionally, in her father's pub. In 2008, she auditioned for Eurovision: Your Country Needs You on BBC One to be the British contestant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 and qualified, but later withdrew from the competition after a few episodes as she "did not feel ready" and thought "that challenge wasn't for her." Her manager, Sarah Stennett (who also worked with Ellie Goulding, Jessie J and Conor Maynard), later told HitQuarters that she reassured Ora that performing in Eurovision would hinder, rather than help her chances to make it as a solo artist.
In 2015, she played Christian Grey's sister, Mia, in the film adaptation of the best-selling novel Fifty Shades of Grey, a role she later reprised in the film's two sequels. Ora originally approached the production hoping to contribute to the film's soundtrack and instead was asked to audition for the role of Mia Grey by the director of the film, Sam Taylor-Johnson. On 22 February 2015, at the 87th Academy Awards, she performed the song "Grateful", which appears in Gina Prince-Bythewood's film, Beyond the Lights (2014). In December 2015, Ora filed a lawsuit against Roc Nation, seeking release from the label and citing that the contract she signed in 2008 is "unenforceable", due to California's "seven-year rule". The complaint stated that she's "only been permitted to release one album despite creating multiple additional records for release" and that her relationship with Roc Nation is "irrevocably damaged". In 2015, she was a coach on the fourth series of The Voice UK on BBC One, replacing Kylie Minogue. The same year, it was confirmed that Ora and BBC Radio 1 presenter, Nick Grimshaw, signed as judges for the twelfth series of The X Factor on the rival TV network, ITV, after a bidding war between The X Factor and The Voice UK. She hosted the BBC Radio 1's Teen Awards, alongside Grimshaw, several times (from 2013 to 2017).
In January 2016, Roc Nation filed a counter-lawsuit against Ora for breaking her recording contract, in New York. They reached a settlement in May 2016. In June 2016, it was reported that she signed a new record deal with Atlantic Records. In July 2016, Tyra Banks, the creator of America's Next Top Model, announced that Ora would replace her as host of the revamped show which aired on VH1. On 3 September 2016, she performed in a concert at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, in Rome, at the vigil for Mother Teresa's canonisation, alongside other Albanian artists, accompanied by the Kosovo Philharmonic Orchestra.
Ora's mother is Catholic and her father is a nominal Muslim. She considers herself spiritual but not religious. Her maternal grandfather, Osman Bajraktari, was the Albanian consul to Russia (then part of the Soviet Union). Ora's paternal grandfather, Besim Sahatçiu, was a film and theatre director. She speaks Albanian. Ora is also a fan of English football club Manchester City.
On 10 July 2015, Ora was named an Honorary Ambassador of Kosovo by then-president, Atifete Jahjaga, at the Embassy of Kosovo in London. Ora, who was joined at the ceremony by her parents, and former British Prime Minister and his wife, Tony and Cherie Blair, said that she was "overwhelmed" by the honour. Ora dated Scottish DJ Calvin Harris from 2013 until June 2014. In 2016, she and American musician Andrew Watt started dating. They were together for two years until September 2018; they got back together in January 2019, but broke up again in October 2019. Since 2021, she has been in a relationship with New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi. They married in August 2022 and live in Los Angeles.
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Net Worth
Rita Ora's net worth is estimated to be around $30 million, primarily from her successful music career, acting roles, and various endorsement deals. However, this figure may vary over time due to her ongoing projects and financial investments.
In November 2020, Ora broke the COVID-19 restrictions by having her birthday party at a West London restaurant during a period of national lockdown. Ora had recently returned from Egypt and was supposed to be isolating for 14 days, upon her return to London, as a result. According to the police, her security offered to pay the venue £5,000 to break guidelines and asked for CCTV cameras to be switched off. The restaurant's representative denied that such payment was made. Ora apologised for the breach and was fined £10,000.
Social Network
Rita Ora is active on several social media platforms, including Instagram and Twitter, where she has a large following. She frequently updates her fans about her music releases, performances, and personal life.
Throughout 2011, Ora released covers and videos about working on her debut album on YouTube. The videos caught the attention of DJ Fresh, who at that time was looking for a female vocalist for his song, "Hot Right Now". She was featured on the single that was released on 12 February 2012, debuting at number one on the UK Singles Chart. During February 2012, Ora was also the opening act at UK concerts on Drake's Club Paradise Tour. The first UK single from her debut album, "R.I.P." (featuring Tinie Tempah), was released on 6 May 2012. Produced by Chase & Status, the song debuted at the top of the UK Singles Chart, becoming her first solo UK number one. On 12 August, "How We Do (Party)" was released as a single, and it reached number one in the UK and Ireland. It was Ora's second UK number one as a solo artist, and third overall in 2012.
Education
Rita Ora attended St Cuthbert with St Matthias CE Primary School in Earls Court, followed by the Sylvia Young Theatre School, and then St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College. Her education focused on developing her skills in music and performance.
Her family left Kosovo for political reasons, due to the persecution of Albanians initiated with the disintegration of Yugoslavia. The moved to London in 1991, when Ora was a baby. She grew up in Notting Hill in West London and attended a performing arts school, Sylvia Young Theatre School.
