Afërdita Dreshaj


Afërdita Dreshaj is an Albanian-Kosovar singer and fashion model best known for being crowned Miss Universe Kosovo 2011 and representing the Republic of Kosovo in Miss Universe 2011. Dreshaj is a well-known singer in Albanian speaking countries, having debuted with her first single "Nëse Je Burrë" in 2009.

Personal life

Dreshaj was born in present-day Montenegro, and moved to the US at age 12. She began her career as a model at age 17, upon being discovered by a photographer. She was previously engaged to Albanian singer Shpat Kasapi, a finalist in Festivali i Këngës 47. In 2013, Dreshaj and Kasapi separated. Dreshaj currently lives in Cologne, Germany, with her husband, the Czech ice hockey defenseman Jakub Kindl.

Miss Universe Kosovo 2011

Dreshaj, who stands, competed as one of 20 finalists in Miss Universe Kosovo 2011, held in Pristina on January 15, 2011, where she obtained the Miss Press award and was crowned Kosovo's official representative to the 2011 Miss Universe pageant, broadcast live from São Paulo, Brazil on September 12, 2011. She was a top 16 semi-finalist.