Eneda Tarifa is an Albanian singer, actress and television host, best known for representing Albania in the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest “fairy tale.”
Tarifa began her career in 2001 by participating in the Kënga Magjike Music Festival and has continued to participate in various music competitions and festivals, steadily building her reputation.
In 2016, she represented Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest by winning the Albanian national selection Festivali i Këngës.
contour
- Full name: Eneda Tarifa
- Stage name: Eneda Tarifa
- Date of birth: March 30, 1982
- Age: 42 years old
- Place of birth: Tirana, Albania
- Nationality: Albanian
- Occupation: Albanian singer, actor and TV host
- Height: unknown
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Tarifa
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: Erjon Zaloshnja (M.? – 2018)
- Boyfriend: Gent Rascu
- Children: Alia Zaloshnya
- relation:
- Net worth: $500,000 and $1 million
early life and education
Eneda Tarifa was born on March 30, 1982 in Tirana, Albania. She was raised by her parents, whose names are not known to the public and can be called Mr. and Mrs. Tarifa.
While she may have grown up with siblings, their names have yet to be revealed. Eneda attended Tirana University of Arts where she studied music and further developed her passion for singing and acting. She is of Albanian origin, although her religious beliefs are not widely known.
Profession
Eneda Tarifa started her career in 2001, making her debut with the song Kënga Magjike Festival “Ika is big.” This marked the beginning of her journey in the Albanian competitive music scene.
Over the years she continued to participate in various music festivals, gradually building a reputation as a rising star in the Albanian music scene. Tarifa’s early involvement with Kënga Magjike laid the foundation for her future success.
In 2003, she returned to the stage with the song Festivali i Këngës 42 “Qëndroj.” This time, she successfully advanced to the finals, demonstrating her growing popularity and singing talent.
Participating in this festival further cemented her status as a respected artist in the Albanian music scene. Over the years, she has become known for her captivating performances and emotional delivery of songs that resonate with audiences.
Tarifa’s career continued to gain momentum, and in 2006 she once again participated in Kënga Magjike, singing the song “Rreth zjarrit tënd.” She finished fourth with an impressive 154 points and received the Çesk Zadeja Award.
This achievement further cements her status as a leading figure in the Albanian music industry. The following year, 2007, she participated in the Festivali i Këngës 46 with the song “E para letter” and finished tenth in the final, scoring 11 points. Considering the difficulty of the competition, this is a remarkable achievement.
In 2008, Eneda returned to Kënga Magjike with songs “I am Zeri” She scored 577 points, once again proving her consistent popularity in the Albanian music scene. In 2010, she participated in Top Fest with her song “I Witten,” Her performance earned her the competition’s top prize.
This success marked a new chapter in her career, and she later moved to television, becoming the host of the hit show “Portokalli” on the top channel, where she worked for several years, further cementing her celebrity status.
After a brief hiatus, Eneda Tarifa returned in 2015 with the song Festivali i Këngës “Perara.” She made a triumphant return, winning the competition and earning the chance to represent Albania at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm, Sweden. Although she performed the song in the second semi-final, she did not advance to the finals.
In 2018, she joined the jury of Albanian Children’s Voice 2 together with Miriam Cani and Aleksandër & Renis Gjoka. In January 2019, Tarifa announced that she would be airing a second season of Top Talent on Top Channel.
During her career she also released hit singles such as “Siberian Dashuri” and “Perti” Topping the charts in Albania. She also performed a duet with Walter Ricci in “Kënga Magjike”, further demonstrating her versatility as an artist.
social media
- Instagram account: @enedatarifa
- Facebook account: Eneda Tarifa
- Twitter account: @enedaofficial
personal life
Eneda Tarifa is currently in a relationship with former basketball player Gent Lasku, which she publicly confirmed in a recent interview.
Before that, she was married to musician Erjon Zaloshnja, with whom she has a daughter named Arias. Their relationship lasted 18 years before they separated in 2018 amid speculation of personal and business feuding.
discography
singles:
- “Yjet e shpresës” (With Saymir Chili)
- “A jeni ju si une”
- “Ika Grand”
- “Qëndroj”
- “Sytë nga ti”
- “Rreth zjarrit tënd”
- “Moshallo”
- “E para letter”
- “Nuk mund të marrësh” (Includes product 28)
- “Zeri Me”
- “Seji”
- “I already”
- “fairy tale”
- “Nuk ja vlen”
- “Ma zgjat dorën”
- “Siberian Dashuri”
- “Perti”
- “Oud Creek”
- “Kjani Trima”
- “Oud Creek”
- “Pertey”
- “Siberian Dashuri”
- “I beso”
- “Seji”
- “Zeri Me”
Album:
- 100 Kengot Shekulit
- kundrui
- akul
- E parameters
- Kristal
- do them
- Dowo Kuji Toshidi
- nukjafren
- oodcreek (feat. Walter Rich)
- I’m Witten
- Perara
- Mazjat Doron
net worth
As of 2024, Eneda Tarifa’s net worth is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1 million. This estimate is based on her successful career as a pop singer, actress and television host in Albania, where she gained widespread recognition through her participation in music competitions and her roles in television shows.
Her income depends on her music releases, public appearances, and other professional activities.
