1. Pedja Medenica (1980)

Pop Singer

Yugoslavian pop singer who became an international star after the release of his albums Bivši Čovek and Kafanski Boemi. The video for his 2017 single "Ne trazi me" surpassed 40 million...

2. Naser Rafuna (1980)

TV Actor

Albanian actor, comedian, and producer who is known for his work in television and film. He starred as Dracula in the 2017 film La Contradicta and also played Xheku in...

3. Arta Dobroshi (1980)

Actor

Perhaps most well known for her European Film Award and Cannes Film Festival Award-nominated portrayal of the title character in the 2008 movie Le Silence de Lorna (Lorna's Silence), she...

4. Ermir Lenjani (1989)

Albanian Footballer

Professional midfielder and defender that was signed by the Switzerland based Grasshoppers Sports Club. He has also made appearances as a member of the Albanian men's national team.

5. Tony Dovolani (1973)

Ballroom Dance Champion And Chor

Ballroom dancer who spent more than 14 seasons on Dancing With the Stars.

6. Rasta (1989)

R&B Singer

Serbian R&B singer who is famous for his racy lyrics and frequent use of auto-tune. Some of his biggest hits include "Kavali," "Euforija" and "Kavasaki." 

7. Etrit Berisha (1989)

Footballer

Albanian soccer player best known as a goalkeeper for Kalmar and Lazio. With Kalmar, he won the Allsvenskan title in 2008 and the Svenska Supercupen in 2009.

8. Ledri Vula (1986)

Rapper

Immensely popular rapper whose viral music video for "Got Ur Back" with Dafina Zeqiri has gained over eight million views and counting. He also has popular songs "Krejt shokt e mi"...

9. Greta Shahini (2006)

Instagram Star

Dancing personality most well known for the video content she posts to her Instagram account, gretash. 

10. Dora Kryeziu (2002)

TikTok Star

Dance and lip sync content creator who rose to fame by sharing short videos on her dora_kryeziu TikTok account. Her popularity on the platform led to her amassing more than 650,000 fans.

11. Rita Ora (1990)

Singer-songwriter And Actress

Singer, songwriter, and actress who gained fame after her debut album reached #1 on the UK Billboard charts, its hit songs included "Hot Right Now" and "How We Do (Party)."...

12. Vildane Zeneli (1987)

Model

Sports Illustrated model and brand ambassador best recognized as a face for Beats by Dre, the headphone line created by Dr. Dre. Visible in countless magazines and other publications, she...

13. Arian Agushi (1986)

Rapper

Hip hop artist known by the stage name Gold AG who released a couple of albums called Nguce Ananin and Armikut S'l Perulet in 2015. He previously released albums titled...

14. Vesa Luma (1986)

Singer

Singer and songwriter whose career reached new levels after competing on an Albanian version of Pop Idol called Ethet. Her 2017 debut album Te kam dashur shume became a huge smash...

15. Nora Istrefi (1986)

Albanian Singer

Albanian Kosovar singer known for chart-topping songs like Le Mama, Big Love, and Ski Me Ike. She won the Discogrpahy Award for "I Jemi Je" at the 2013 Kenga Magjike.

16. Isa Mustafa (1951)

World Leader

After serving as Kosovo's Minister of Economy and Finance, this high-ranking member of the Democratic League of Kosovo took office as Prime Minister of Kosovo.

17. Gjelbrona Gashi (1994)

Model

Model and social media star who became known for posting a mix of both professional modeling content in a variety of high fashion clothing as well as lingerie. She has...

18. Zana Krasniqi (1988)

Model

Kosovar model who has been shot by prominent photographers like Sherri Hill, for whom she has also appeared in fashion shows. In 2008, she represented Kosovo in the Miss Universe...

19. Genc Prelvukaj (1981)

Music Producer

Music producer, singer, and songwriter known prominently throughout Albania and Kosovo. He heads the music production company Etnon Entertainment and has written for numerous popular artists throughout Albania.

20. Gresa Pallaska (1982)

TV Actress

Kosovan actress who is best known for playing the part of Teuta Berisa in the TV show Besa. She also appeared in the 2015 TV series Çka ka Shpija. 

21. Zanfina Ismajli (1985)

Pop Singer

Singer who won first place at the Çelësi Muzikor music festival with the song "As I Fundit As I Pari." Since then, she has found continued success with tracks like "M,"...

22. Besart Berisha (1985)

Albanian Footballer

Albanian soccer player most famous for being a striker for teams like the Melbourne Victory and Brisbane Roar FC. He won the Gary Wilkins Medal as Brisbane's best player for...

23. Dukagjin Lipa (1969)

Business Executive

Founder and CEO of REPUBLIKA Communications Agency. He is also the Sunny Hill Festival Director and Sunny Hill Foundation President. He is also well known for being the father of pop...

24. Flamur Ukshini (1992)

Instagram Star

Model and Instagram sensation known for his look-alike appearance to former One Direction member Zayn Malik. He has fully embraced his likeness to the singer and is a fan of Zayn himself.  

25. Fatos Kryeziu️️ (1981)

Movie Actor

Movie actor who appeared in Azemi in 2014 and Three Days in September in 2015. He has over 60,000 followers on his Instagram account.

26. Adelina Berisha (1990)

Pop Singer

Albanian pop singer known for her popular 2015 album What's Your Name. She is particularly recognized for her hit singles like "Love it" and "T'kom ik." 

27. Irina Lakicevic (1988)

Instagram Star

Dentist, fashion blogger, digital influencer who's best known for her minimalistic fashion sense and her love for leather. She founded the fashion blog A Portable Package.

28. Capital T (1991)

Rapper

Albanian Kosovar musician and rapper best known for performing in his Gheg Albanian dialect. He released his debut album Mouth of Madness in 2008 and later released the 2015 album...

29. Ardian Bujupi (1991)

Albanian-german Musician

Singer who first rose to fame competing in the German talent competition Deutschland sucht den Superstar in 2011. He went on to release his debut single "This is My Time"...

30. Majk (1990)

Rapper

Rapper and songwriter who became known as one-half of the Albanian rap duo, TDS. He's enjoyed success as a solo artist with his hit "Sjena Mo," which gianed over 35...

31. Edona Llalloshi (1979)

World Music Singer

World music performer who won the Zambaku of Prizren music festival in 1997. She is best known for songs such as "The Son of Kosovo," "In The Lamb of God," and "The...

32. Besnik Canolli (1978)

World Music Singer

Singer and songwriter who is known for having been a member of group 2po2. He is best recognized for the popular songs "Have a Wonder" and "Won and Wail". 

33. Lorik Cana (1983)

Albanian Footballer

Defender and midfielder who made his first professional appearance in 2002 with Paris Saint-Germain and debuted internationally for Albania in 2003. He announced his retirement in 2016. 

34. Adelina Ismajli (1979)

Albanian Singer And Model

Known for such Albanian hit albums as S'Jam Sex Bombe, 100% Zeshkane, and Prej Fillimit, this Balkan Pop singer also became known as an actress and beauty pageant contestant. In...

35. Era Istrefi (1994)

Pop Singer

Famous for such popular singles as "Mani për Money," "E Dehun," and "A Po Don," this Videofest Award-winning Kosovar vocalist became known for combining elements of electronic, pop, and reggae...

36. Getoar Selimi (1982)

Rapper

Frontman and vocalist for the rap group Baba Stars. The group achieved their greatest success with the release of the track "Majk," featuring Ghetto Geasy.

37. Aziz Salihu (1954)

Boxer

Super heavyweight division Olympic boxer who took home the bronze medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Games. He also competed in the surrounding Olympic Games of 1980 and 1988...

38. Unikkatil (1981)

Albanian American Rapper

Kosovar-Albanian rapper and producer who was a member of a group called Albanian Boys Incorporated before starting the Albanian Rap Group called TBA.

39. Sergej Tica (1974)

Bosnian Football Player

Sergej Tica is a Serbia-born Bosnian football player.

40. Ilir Berisha (1991)

Footballer

Ilir Berisha is a Kosovan-Albanian footballer who plays for Örebro SK as a defender.

41. Božidar Urošević (1975)

Serbian Footballer

Božidar Urošević is a Serbian professional football player. He plays as a goalkeeper.

42. Albin Kurti (1975)

Kosovar Activist

Albin Kurti is the leading activist and leader of Vetëvendosje! and Deputy at Assembly of Kosovo. He came to prominence in 1997 as the vice-president the University of Pristina Student...

43. Labinot Haliti (1985)

Footballer

Labinot Haliti is a football player who plays for Western Sydney Wanderers in the A-League. He holds Albanian Australian and Kosovar passports making him eligible to represent Albania Australia and...

44. Liridon Leçi (1985)

Footballer

Liridon Leçi is an Albanian footballer who plays for FC Prishtina. On September 26 2013 media reported that Leçi may receive a call-up from Albania. On October 24 2013...

45. Xhavit Bajrami (1975)

Kickboxer

Xhavit Bajrami is an Albanian-Swiss former kickboxer who competed in the heavyweight division. A Seido karate practitioner and Andy Hug student Bajrami built up an undefeated record domestically before he...

46. Glauk Konjufca (1981)

Vice President Of The Assembly O

Glauk Konjufca is an Albanian activist journalist and politician.

47. Sokol Maliqi (1981)

Footballer

Sokol Maliqi is a Swiss/Kosovar Albanian football forward who plays for FC Schwamendingen.

48. Alban Dragusha (1981)

Kosovar Footballer

Alban Dragusha is a Kosovar Albanian football defender who is a free agent.

49. Endrit Shala (1981)

Kosovar Politician

Endrit Shala . He is a member of the Democratic Party of Kosovo. Shala is considered to be Fatmir Limaj's right hand and close political partner. After the Kosovo War...

50. Besnik Krasniqi (1990)

Albanian Footballer

Besnik Krasniqi is a Kosovar-Albanian footballer who plays as a right back for Partizani Tirana in the Albanian Superliga.