Bio

Bleona Qereti, known mononymously as BLEONA, is a trailblazing Albanian-American singer, songwriter, actress, and media personality.

Performing since the age of 5, she has risen to global stardom as a pop superstar, cultural icon, and a champion of female empowerment and LGBTQ+ rights in Albania.

Her bold persona, relentless drive, and electrifying stage presence have redefined the modern-day "diva."

Determined to conquer the global stage, BLEONA moved to the United States and independently built a thriving career in music and acting. She forged her own path, paving the way with determination and grit, achieving success without a big team or the support of major American corporations.

A multi-award-winning artist, to date BLEONA has sold over 7 million records worldwide, graced more than 40 magazine covers, and performed for millions of fans.

Her powerful vocals, charmingly brash persona, and her reputation as an electrifying performer, has earned her multiple hits on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, including the #1 track “I Don’t Need Your Love” and the Top 3 hit “Take You Over.”

Expanding into acting, BLEONA has appeared in movies like Chief of Station (acting across Aaron Eckhart) and 211 (with Nicolas Cage), as well as TV series like True Justice (with Steven Seagal) and Paper Empire (with Wesley Snipes and Denise Richards).

She’s also served as a judge on X Factor Albania, and starred in Bravo’s Euros of Hollywood showcasing her transition into a global superstar and rising figure in the U.S. entertainment industry.

Known for her dynamic blend of pop and dance music and glamorous image, BLEONA continues to push boundaries. Her bold red-carpet appearances, often featuring daring fashion statements, have solidified her status as a style icon.

With a new album produced by Grammy-winner Timbaland set for release in 2025, BLEONA balances her music and acting career with public appearances, cementing her reputation as a versatile and fearless entertainer.

A beloved luminary, BLEONA draws record-breaking crowds of up to 70,000 in her native Albania and continues to perform to sold-out, standing-room-only audiences worldwide.

Through it all, BLEONA has embraced the thrill of playing by her own rules, respecting her craft, and nurturing her ever-growing fanbase.

Her native creativity and bold vision have transformed her into a triple-threat phenomenon with limitless potential.

Follow her journey and upcoming projects on all platforms: @BLEONA.