Ardit Gjebrea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ardit Gjebrea
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Gjebrea at Kënga Magjike in 2009
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| Born | 7 June 1963 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, producer, presenter |
| Children | Joni Gjebrea, Anna Gjebrea |
| Relatives | Ramize Gjebrea |
Ardit Gjebrea (born June 7, 1963) is a famous Albanian TV host, singer, songwriter, and producer. He is well-known for his music and for creating popular TV shows in Albania.
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Early Life and Music Career
Ardit Gjebrea started singing when he was just five years old. He performed in children's festivals in Albania. In the 1970s, he won awards at local contests for singing songs like "I ëmbël zëri i gjyshës" and "Kur kendoj per ty moj nënë."
His first song, "E Shtrenjta Toka Ime," was performed by Liljana Kondakçi in 1987. Ardit Gjebrea has released three music albums. His first album, "Ardit Gjebrea," came out in 2001. In 2005, he released "Projekt Jon," which became a best-selling album in Albania. This album mixed traditional Albanian music with sounds from the Balkans and Mediterranean, along with modern international music styles.
Ardit Gjebrea has performed in many concerts. He has held about 250 concerts in Albania. He has also performed in countries like the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy.
His daughter, Anna Gjebrea, represented Albania in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021.
TV Host and Producer
Ardit Gjebrea has hosted and produced many TV shows. Some of these include "TeleBingo," "Miss & Mister Albania," "Dua më shumë Shqipërinë," and "Krishtlindje në Tiranë."
In 2011, he hosted the Miss Europe Contest, which was held in Albania that year. He also hosted the 'Miss Model of the World' contest in China in 2016.
Kënga Magjike Music Festival
Ardit Gjebrea is the creator and producer of Kënga Magjike. This is a popular music festival for artists from Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Montenegro. The festival starts in June and ends in November each year.
The first Kënga Magjike festival was held in 1999. It is broadcast live on several TV channels across the Balkans.
E Diela Shqiptare TV Show
Since 2008, Ardit Gjebrea has been the producer and host of "E Diela Shqiptare." This show means "Albanian Sunday." It is a popular Sunday afternoon TV show. "E Diela Shqiptare" features debates, ballet performances, live music, special guests, and games.
Awards and Achievements
Ardit Gjebrea has won many awards for his music and his work in television.
- Festivali i Këngës: He won first place at this festival multiple times.
* In 2001, for his song "Ika Larg." * In 2005, for "Trendeline dhe kenge." * In 2007, for "e para leter." * In 2008, as a producer and writer for "Nuk mund te marresh."
- Kult Awards: In 2006, his album "rreth zjarrit tend" was named Album of the Year.
- Videofest: In 2005, his video for "Hena" won Best Male Video and The Most Popular Video.
- Zhurma Show Awards: In 2010, his song "Do ta them" won Best Song, and his album also won Best Album.
See also
In Spanish: Ardit Gjebrea para niños
