Adrian Lulgjuraj[a] (born 19 August 1980) is a Montenegrin-born Albanian singer . Together with Bledar Sejko, he represented Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö with the song "Identitet".[1] The song failed to qualify for the final.

Adrian Lulgjuraj
Lulgjuraj at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013
Background information
Also known asAd Lulgjuraj
Born (1980-08-19) August 19, 1980 (age 44)
Ulcinj, SR Montenegro, SFR Yugoslavia (modern Montenegro)
GenresRock
OccupationSinger/songwriter
SpouseAna Pejović

Biography

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Lulgjuraj was born in the coastal city of Ulcinj (Albanian: Ulqin) to an Albanian family, the southernmost city of Montenegro. Although raised in an Albanian-majority city, Lulgjuraj was always involved in projects and festivals all over Montenegro. He is known for his charity work and the original genre in music. Lulgjuraj entered the Albanian music industry in early 2010, participating in various TV shows and music festivals such as Top Fest. He entered the competition twice, both times entering the finals, and receiving numerous awards. Lulgjuraj was also a helping-coach in The Voice of Albania, the Albanian version of The Voice of Holland.[citation needed]

Private life

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Adrian is married to Ana Pejović Lulgjuraj, former Miss Montenegro in 2000. They have 2 children.[2]

Discography

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  • 2012: "Identitet" (Identity) (feat. Bledar Sejko)
  • 2012: "Evoloj" (Evolve)
  • 2011: "Të mori një det" (You went away)

Awards

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Festivali i Këngës

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2012 "Identitet (feat .Bledar Sejko )" First Prize Won

Top Fest

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2012 "Evuloj" Best Male Won

Notes

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a.   ^ Albanian: Adrian Lulgjuraj, Montenegrin: Adrijan Ljuljđuraj, Адријан Љуљђурај.

References

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  1. ^ Escudero, Victor (23 December 2012). "Adrian Lulgjuraj & Bledar Sejko win Festivali i Këngës!". Eurovision.tv. EBU. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
  2. ^ "Kako je najmlađa crnogorska misica sama pogasila reflektore". Portal Analitika (in Montenegrin). Retrieved 20 June 2015.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest
2013
Succeeded by