Ora was born on 26 November 1990 in Pristina, SFR Yugoslavia (modern-day Kosovo), to Albanian parents. Her mother, Vera (née Bajraktari), is a psychiatrist and her father, Besnik Sahatçiu, is a pub owner; he studied … See more

An appearance in an episode of the British drama series, The Brief, was her first acting role, at age 13. Shortly after, she appeared in the British film, Spivs (2004). She also began performing at open mic sessions around Lon… See more

In January 2014, Adidas announced a multi-year designer collaboration with Ora for their brand of casual sports clothing, Adidas Originals. Ora designed her own apparel collections for the brand, including footwear and access… See more