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{{hatnote|Not to be confused with Albanian politician [[Mark Marku (politician)|Mark Marku]].}}
{{hatnote|Not to be confused with Albanian politician [[Mark Marku (politician)|Mark Marku]].}}
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{{notability|music|date=December 2019}}
[[File:Mark Marku Sigurime & Kredi.jpg|thumb|Mark Marku insurance & loan broker in Switzerland]]
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'''Mark Xhon Kastriot Marku''' (born 6 December 1991) is an insurance broker living in [[Switzerland]]. He rose to fame after taking part in the [[Hrvatska traži zvijezdu (season 3)|third season]] of ''[[Hrvatska traži zvijezdu]]'', where he finished third overall.<ref>{{cite web|title=Marku eliminohet nga "Kroacia kërkon një yll" (Video)|url=http://www.kosovaonline.info/?page=1,6,1289|publisher=KosovaOnline}}</ref> Mark used this fame to start his business as an insurance broker, and later adding loans mediation as a service also.
'''Mark Xhon Kastriot Marku''' (born 6 December 1991) is an Albanian singer. He rose to fame after taking part in the [[Hrvatska traži zvijezdu (season 3)|third season]] of ''[[Hrvatska traži zvijezdu]]'', where he finished third overall.<ref>{{cite web|title=Marku eliminohet nga "Kroacia kërkon një yll" (Video)|url=http://www.kosovaonline.info/?page=1,6,1289|publisher=KosovaOnline}}</ref> After his appearance on the show, he released his music both in [[Croatian language|Croatian]] and [[Albanian language|Albanian]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
Mark Xhon Kastriot Marku<ref>{{cite web|last=Marku|first=Mark|title=Mark Marku|url=https://www.facebook.com/mark.marku.33/posts/504944189613250:0|publisher=Facebook.com|accessdate=22 November 2013}}</ref> was born on 6 December 1991 in [[Prizren]], to a [[Roman Catholicism in Kosovo|Catholic]] family of musicians. He grew up, finished his elementary and the [[Lorenc Antoni]] music high school in his hometown and moved to [[Zagreb]], [[Croatia]] for his university studies.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kandidati: Mark Marku|url=http://htz.teen385.com/mark-marku.php|publisher=HTZ}}</ref> After a career in music where he gained fame by signing up for ''[[Hrvatska traži zvijezdu]]'' (Croatia searches a star), the Croatian version of ''[[Idols (TV series)|Idols]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Mark Marku - një tjetër talent kosovar në Kroaci |url=http://www.telegrafi.com/magazina/mark-marku-nj-tjet-r-talent-kosovar-n-kroaci-6-11087.html |publisher=Telegrafi.com |accessdate=19 April 2011}}</ref> Mark Marku pursued his career in becoming a broker, focusing on insurance and loans''. In 2022, Marku became an independent insurance broker with a vast number of clients.
Mark Xhon Kastriot Marku<ref>{{cite web|last=Marku|first=Mark|title=Mark Marku|url=https://www.facebook.com/mark.marku.33/posts/504944189613250:0|publisher=Facebook.com|accessdate=22 November 2013}}</ref> was born on 6 December 1991 in [[Prizren]], to a [[Roman Catholicism in Kosovo|Catholic]] family of musicians. He grew up, finished his elementary and the [[Lorenc Antoni]] music high school in his hometown and moved to [[Zagreb]], [[Croatia]] for his university studies.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kandidati: Mark Marku|url=http://htz.teen385.com/mark-marku.php|publisher=HTZ}}</ref> He signed up for ''[[Hrvatska traži zvijezdu]]'' (Croatia searches a star), the Croatian version of ''[[Idols (TV series)|Idols]]'' just for fun.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mark Marku - një tjetër talent kosovar në Kroaci|url=http://www.telegrafi.com/magazina/mark-marku-nj-tjet-r-talent-kosovar-n-kroaci-6-11087.html|publisher=Telegrafi.com|accessdate=19 April 2011}}</ref> He successfully passed the first stages of the show, and was advanced to perform in front of the judges. He received a positive feedback, both from the jury and the audience. Later on, he was one of the main favorites acts to win the show. In the final night he finished third, respectively.


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After the show, he released "Da si htjela" (If you wanted), a successful single in [[Croatia]], who was later brought to the [[Albanian language|Albanian-speaking]] territories as "Për ty" (For you).<ref>{{cite web|title=Mark Marku "Da si htjela" kenga e parë (Degjone)|url=http://tupani.wordpress.com/2011/12/20/mark-marku-da-si-htjela-kenga-e-pare-degjone/|publisher=Tupani}}</ref> Although Mark continued not to have the same popularity in [[Republic of Kosovo|Kosovo]] or [[Albania]] like in [[Croatia]], he promised that he would return strongly in the Albanian music-industry.
Marku opened a business called "[https://www.facebook.com/kredinezvicer Kredi dhe Sigurime ne Zvicer]"<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kredi dhe Sigurime në Zvicër |url=https://www.facebook.com/kredinezvicer/ |access-date=2022-08-01 |website=www.facebook.com |language=en}}</ref> offering a wide range of services to his clients. The company's services include life, property, health and vehicle insurance as well as pension plans management. In addition, Mark Marku also offers services that help gain access to numerous types of loans. The range of services offered by Marku reflects its specialization in managing the risks of organizations and individuals. Additionally, Marku provides risk assessment services so that clients can understand their financial situations better and make informed decisions about their insurance needs.


In November 2013, Marku announced that he would make his Albanian debut in [[Kënga Magjike|Kënga Magjike 2013]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Mark Marku pas shkëlqimit në Kroaci, gati për "Kënga Magjike"|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/2013/11/09/mark-marku-pas-shkelqimit-ne-kroaci-gati-per-kenga-magjike/|publisher=Panorama Plus|accessdate=9 November 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110001634/http://www.panorama.com.al/2013/11/09/mark-marku-pas-shkelqimit-ne-kroaci-gati-per-kenga-magjike/|archivedate=10 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Mark Marku, shqip në "Kënga Magjike"|url=http://gazetatribuna.com/?FaqeID=5&LajmID=30969|publisher=GazetaTribuna.com|accessdate=9 November 2013}}</ref>
Mark is currently serving a wide array of clients, making sure that each client of his gets the best deal possible in terms of loans and insurance.

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In his spare time, Mark continues to be involved in music. He is best known for his release "Da si htjela" (If you wanted), a successful single in [[Croatia]], who was later brought to the [[Albanian language|Albanian-speaking]] territories as "Për ty" (For you).<ref>{{cite web|title=Mark Marku "Da si htjela" kenga e parë (Degjone)|url=http://tupani.wordpress.com/2011/12/20/mark-marku-da-si-htjela-kenga-e-pare-degjone/|publisher=Tupani}}</ref>

Mark Marku is currently married and has two kids. He resides in Zurich, Switzerland and is a devoted father and husband.


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Latest revision as of 16:39, 5 July 2024

Not to be confused with Albanian politician Mark Marku.
Mark Marku
Birth nameMark Xhon Kastriot Marku
Born (1991-12-06) 6 December 1991 (age 32)
Prizren, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia
GenresPop, pop folk
OccupationSinger
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2011–present

Mark Xhon Kastriot Marku (born 6 December 1991) is an Albanian singer. He rose to fame after taking part in the third season of Hrvatska traži zvijezdu, where he finished third overall.[1] After his appearance on the show, he released his music both in Croatian and Albanian.

Biography

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Mark Xhon Kastriot Marku[2] was born on 6 December 1991 in Prizren, to a Catholic family of musicians. He grew up, finished his elementary and the Lorenc Antoni music high school in his hometown and moved to Zagreb, Croatia for his university studies.[3] He signed up for Hrvatska traži zvijezdu (Croatia searches a star), the Croatian version of Idols just for fun.[4] He successfully passed the first stages of the show, and was advanced to perform in front of the judges. He received a positive feedback, both from the jury and the audience. Later on, he was one of the main favorites acts to win the show. In the final night he finished third, respectively.

After the show, he released "Da si htjela" (If you wanted), a successful single in Croatia, who was later brought to the Albanian-speaking territories as "Për ty" (For you).[5] Although Mark continued not to have the same popularity in Kosovo or Albania like in Croatia, he promised that he would return strongly in the Albanian music-industry.

In November 2013, Marku announced that he would make his Albanian debut in Kënga Magjike 2013.[6][7]

References

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  1. ^ "Marku eliminohet nga "Kroacia kërkon një yll" (Video)". KosovaOnline.
  2. ^ Marku, Mark. "Mark Marku". Facebook.com. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  3. ^ "Kandidati: Mark Marku". HTZ.
  4. ^ "Mark Marku - një tjetër talent kosovar në Kroaci". Telegrafi.com. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
  5. ^ "Mark Marku "Da si htjela" kenga e parë (Degjone)". Tupani.
  6. ^ "Mark Marku pas shkëlqimit në Kroaci, gati për "Kënga Magjike"". Panorama Plus. Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
  7. ^ "Mark Marku, shqip në "Kënga Magjike"". GazetaTribuna.com. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
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