Introduction
Eneda Tarifa (born 30 March 1982), sometimes credited as Eneida Tarifa, is an Albanian singer and television host. She represented Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with the song "Fairytale", after winning Festivali i Këngës 54 with the Albanian language version of the song, "Përrallë". She previously participated in Festivali i Këngës in 2003 and 2007, and won Top Fest in 2010.
Career
Early life and career beginnings
Tarifa was born in Tirana, Albania on 30 March 1982. She began her career in 2001, participating in Kënga Magjike with the song "Ika larg". In 2002, she participated at Festivali i Këngës 42 with the song "Qëndroj", and managed to qualify to the final. In 2006, Tarifa took part in Kënga Magjike with the song "Rreth zjarrit tënd", and went on the place fourth in the competition with 154 points. She was also awarded the Çesk Zadeja Prize. The following year, Tarifa took part in Festivali i Këngës 46 with the song "E para letër". In the final, she was awarded 11 points and placed tenth out of seventeen. In 2008, she participated in Kënga Magjike again with the song "Zëri im" and earned 577 points. In 2010, Tarifa competed in Top Fest 2010 with the song "Me veten". She went on to win the competition, and later worked as a host on the television program Portokalli on Top Channel.
2015–16: Eurovision Song Contest
After a hiatus, Tarifa returned to Festivali i Këngës in 2015 with the song "Përrallë". She went on to win the competition, representing Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden. She prformed her song on May 12, 2016 on the second semi-final of the competition, but failed to make it to the May 14 final.
Personal life
Tarifa is married to musician Erjon Zaloshnja. In 2013, they had a daughter together named Aria.
Awards and Nominations
Festivali i Këngës
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Përrallë" | First Prize | Won |
Kënga Magjike
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Rreth Zjarrit Tend" | Cesk Zadeja Award | Won |
| 2008 | "Zeri im" | Fun Tune Award | Won |
Kult Award
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Përrallë" | Song of the Year | Nominated |
Netet E Klipit Shqipetar
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Together (ft.Jon)" | Best Collaboration | Won |
Top Fest
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Me Veten" | First Prize | Won |
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | "Ika larg" (I went far away) | Non-album singles |
| 2003 | "Qëndroj" (Stay) | |
| 2005 | "Sytë nga ti" (Eyes looking at you) | |
| 2006 | "Rreth zjarrit tënd" (Around your fire) | |
| 2007 | "Mos harro" (Don't forget) | |
| 2007 | "E para letër" (The first letter) | |
| 2008 | "Zëri im" (My voice) | |
| 2010 | "Me veten" (By myself) | |
| 2015 | "Përrallë" (Fairytale) | |
| 2016 | "Fairytale" |