Arilena Ara Biography: Awards, TV Shows, Net Worth, Age, Height, Partner, Height, Parents, Songs, Instagram

Arilena Ara is an Albanian singer and television presenter who gained national recognition in Albania after winning X Factor Albania in 2013.

Her song “Nëntori,” which she performed during the 18th edition of the music contest Kënga Magjike, achieved significant success in Romania and Eastern Europe, reaching number one on the Romanian Airplay chart.

Profile

• Full Name: Arilena Ara
• Stage Name: Arilena Ara
• Born: 17 July 1998
• Age: 26 years old
• Birthplace: Shkodër, Albania
• Nationality: Albanian
• Occupation: Albanian singer and television presenter
• Height: 1.65 m
• Parent: Mr. and Mrs. Ara
• Siblings: Unknown
• Partner: Popi Kola
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $100,000 and $500,000

Early Life And Education

Arilena Ara was born on July 17, 1998, in Shkodër, Albania, to an Albanian family. While her parents’ names are not publicly known, they can be referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Ara. Tragically, her father passed away shortly before her appearance on X Factor Albania, and she dedicated her victory to him. Although she may have grown up with siblings, their names remain unknown.

Arilena attended secondary school while pursuing her passion for music. She later enrolled at the European University of Tirana, balancing her education with her growing musical career. She is of Albanian ethnicity, and although her religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Arilena Ara began her career at a young age, performing in various singing and dancing competitions. She gained attention after finishing third in the children’s talent show Gjeniu i Vogël. In 2013, Ara rose to fame when she won the second season of X Factor Albania. Her first single, “Aeroplan,” was released in February 2014, marking the beginning of her professional music career.

In 2016, Ara participated in the 18th edition of Kënga Magjike with the song “Nëntori.” The song achieved significant commercial success, topping the Romanian Radio and TV Airplay charts and reaching the top 40 in Hungary and Bulgaria.

The remixes of “Nëntori” further enhanced its popularity, charting in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Ara also performed at the Europa Plus Festival in Moscow in 2017 and won the Song of the Year award at the Astana Dausy Music Awards in Kazakhstan.

By 2019, Ara became a juror on The Voice Kids Albania, marking a new chapter in her career. Later that year, she won the 58th edition of Festivali i Këngës with the song “Shaj,” which earned her the opportunity to represent Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020. However, the contest was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delaying her international plans.

After a brief hiatus, Ara released her debut studio album Pop Art The Album in November 2021. The album included hit singles such as “Murderer,” featuring rapper Noizy, “Aligator,” and “Thirr Policinë,” a collaboration with Dafina Zeqiri. “Ke me mungu,” another single from the album, became her first number-one hit in Albania. The album blends R&B and hip-hop influences.

In addition to her music career, Ara made her television presenting debut in April 2022, hosting the investigative show Piranjat. That year, she also served as a judge on the fifth season of X Factor Albania, further expanding her presence in the entertainment industry. Throughout her career, Ara has continually evolved as an artist and entertainer, gaining recognition both in Albania and internationally.

Awards and Nominations

• Kënga Magjike
• 2016: Best Ballad for “Nëntori” (Won)
• 2016: Third Prize for “Nëntori” (Won)
• Festivali i Këngës
• 2019: First Place for “Shaj” (Won)
• Astana Dausy
• 2017: Song of the Year for “Nëntori” (Won)
• Winner of X Factor Albania in 2013
• Represented Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 (canceled)
• Videofest (Nominated)
• 2014: Best New Artist for “Aeroplan”

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @arilenaaraa
• Facebook handle: Arilena Ara
• Twitter handle: @Arilena_Ara

Personal Life

Arilena Ara is currently in a relationship with her manager, Popi Kola. They have been together for several years but kept their relationship private for a long time. Recently, however, they have become more open about their love, sharing photos and expressing their affection publicly.

Discography

Singles:

• “Aeroplan” (2014)
• “Business Class” (2014)
• “Vegim” (2015)
• “Toke Rroke” (2016)
• “Nëntori” (2016)
• “I’m Sorry” (2017)
• “Snow in December” (2017)
• “Silver and Gold” (2017)
• “Zemër” (2017)
• “I’ll Give You My Heart” (2018)
• “Doja1” (featuring Flori Mumajesi) (2019)
• “Shaj” (2019)
• “Fall from the Sky” (2020)
• “Murderer” (featuring Noizy) (2021)
• “Aligator” (2021)
• “Thirr Policinë” (featuring Dafina Zeqiri) (2021)
• “Ke me mungu” (2021)
• “Dashuria ime” (2022)

Albums:

Collaborations:

• “A i sheh” (with Alban Skënderaj) (2020)

Net Worth

Arilena Ara’s net worth is estimated to be between $100,000 and $500,000, earned through her successful career.

Her income primarily comes from her music career, television appearances, and participation in various music contests such as X Factor Albania, Kënga Magjike, and Festivali i Këngës.