Lepa Brena - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 20, 1960 |
|---|---|
| Age | 65 |
| Birthplace | Tuzla, PR Bosnia and Herzegovina, FPR Yugoslavia (now Bosnia and Herzegovina) |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Lepa Brena's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Pop-folk music, lead singer of Slatki Greh, best-selling albums across the Balkans. |
Intro
Lepa Brena is a Bosnian-born Serbian pop-folk singer, actress, and businesswoman, widely regarded as one of the best-selling and most popular singers in the former Yugoslavia. Rising to fame in the 1980s with her band Slatki Greh, she became an icon of Balkan music and pop culture.
Early Life & Background
Lepa Brena, born Fahreta Jahić, grew up in Brčko, Bosnia and Herzegovina, then part of Yugoslavia. She was interested in sports and music from a young age and began singing as a teenager, performing in local bands before achieving fame.
Career Highlights
- Lead vocalist of the band Slatki Greh, one of the most influential pop-folk acts in Yugoslavia.
- Released her first album in 1981, launching a highly successful music career.
- Starred in several popular Yugoslav films such as 'Hajde da se volimo' (1987).
- Sold over 40 million records and became one of the most significant music stars in the Balkans.
- Co-established Grand Production, one of the region's leading music labels and television production companies.
Trivia
- Her stage name, Lepa Brena, was given to her by a basketball coach.
- She married Serbian tennis star Slobodan Živojinović in 1991.
- Lepa Brena was considered a symbol of unity during a time of political upheaval in Yugoslavia.
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Lepa Brena is 65 years old.
Lepa Brena was born the 20 October 1960.
Tuzla, PR Bosnia and Herzegovina, FPR Yugoslavia (now Bosnia and Herzegovina).
On Her Birth-Day
About October 20th, 1960, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 20, 1960, the gold market experienced significant volatility, influenced by various economic factors including inflation and currency fluctuations. This period marked a time of uncertainty in global financial markets, impacting gold prices and investor confidence. The fluctuations were closely monitored by economists and investors alike.
- Day of the week: October 20th, 1960 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Save The Last Dance For Me by The Drifters
- #1 UK song: Tell Laura I Love Her by Ricky Valance
- Popular movie: Psycho directed by Alfred Hitchcock
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