Sanremo 2020, Alketa Vejsiu: who is the Albanian star who will depopulate at the Amadeus Festival
Write down this name: Alketa Vejsiu. She is the queen of Albanian TV, she knows Italian to perfection and Amadeus has chosen her as one of the women’s appearances at Sanremo 2020 which will start on Raiuno next Tuesday. To say that she is beautiful (she is) is an understatement. Surely the physical aspect is the element that initially strikes, but what is surprising is the managerial curriculum and resourcefulness. His is the most interesting profile in the cast of Sanremo. Thirty-six years old, born in Tirana, not only has she led but has also produced X Factor, Dancing with the Stars, C ‘is placed for you; she is an influencer, “digital entrepreneur”, has a brand of wedding dresses and organizes weddings. In short, a Hunziker, Maria De Filippi and Chiara Ferragni all together.
DREAMING OF ITALY
She started making television at the age of seventeen, made her bones on the radio and always dreamed of Sanremo. He loves Italy so much that in his transmissions he often hosted stars of our TV: Paola Perego, Lorella Cuccarini, the dancer Kledi Kadiu. The interview with Perego a couple of years ago had caused quite a stir. As a guest of Dance with me Albania, Paola had launched arrows on several Italian colleagues.
“Italy is part of me,” says the star of Tirana today, “I have it in my blood, it flows in my veins”. «Thanks to number one Lucio Presto and Amadeus. That honor. I can’t believe it, “he wrote at the news of his call to Kermese. How will you dress in Sanremo? «A dress will be from my Class by Alketa Vejsiu brand, designed by the designer Valdrin Sahiti. The other dress will be by Dolce & Gabbana, “he said.
The blonde from Albania obviously defended the conductor and artistic director Amadeus from the accusations of sexism born after the press conference: «He wanted many women to take Sanremo with him, it is the first time in the history of the Festival. Doubting his words is paradoxical. It is a misunderstanding. Amadeus must be applauded by women, because it has given them space in this Festival like never before ». Alketa will share the evenings with other ladies such as Diletta Leotta, Francesca Sofia Novello, Rula Jebreal, Antonella Clerici and beyond. «I am happy to share the stage with Georgina Rodriguez», she says to the Press, «We are both foreigners and I like to think of Sanremo as a great united country». His dream is to work with Fiorello: «We would be a wonderful couple».
PRIVATE LIFE
It cannot be said that it is not doing well even on the private front. In 2016 she married in secret with Ardi Nelaj, a famous Albanian builder, friend of Prime Minister Rama. The ceremony was attended by some former Albanian politicians, such as Igli Toska and Blendi Klosi. The couple have two children, Nicole and Lionel. “It sounds like a cliché but the family is my strength, the balance for my happiness,” said the host. A cute girl. Let’s keep an eye on it because it will lead the way.
by Alessandra Menzani.