Growing up, Dua faced many obstacles. Her parents, who had moved to London from Albania seeking refuge from war in the 1990s, had to rebuild their lives from scratch. Despite having been professionals—a lawyer and a dentist—in their homeland, they took on various jobs in London to support their family. Dua’s formative years were marked by watching her parents’ hard work and perseverance, which greatly influenced her own determination to succeed.
Dua’s name, which means “love” in Albanian, was a source of discomfort for her as a child because it made her feel different. Despite this, she grew up proud of her Albanian heritage, even though she had moments of insecurity about her parents’ distinct appearance compared to other Londoners.
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