Rita Ora filmography

My beauty icons - and this sounds cheesy - have a beauty that comes from inside. My beauty icons - and this sounds cheesy - have a beauty that comes from inside.

Everyone wants a love song you can dance to. Everyone wants a love song you can dance to.

When your time comes, you need to grab it with both hands. When your time comes, you need to grab it with both hands.

I don't want people to think that someone gives me something to wear, and I'll put it on. I don't want people to think that someone gives me something to wear, and I'll put it on.

I can't cook. I can't cook.

Conquering America for a U.K. artist is incredible because that's what everybody wants and dreams ab Show more Conquering America for a U.K. artist is incredible because that's what everybody wants and dreams about. The accomplishment is dominating a market which you aren't familiar with. Hide

I'm a massive fragrance fan - I think fragrance is part of someone's hygiene, and I'm a big believer Show more I'm a massive fragrance fan - I think fragrance is part of someone's hygiene, and I'm a big believer in leaving an impression through scent. Hide

I was always getting told off by my choir teacher for, you know, riffing when I shouldn't. I was always getting told off by my choir teacher for, you know, riffing when I shouldn't.

I love how music and fashion are so similar. We need each other. I love how music and fashion are so similar. We need each other.

It was my dad's idea to change my name from Sahatciu to Ora. He said it would be easier to pronounce Show more It was my dad's idea to change my name from Sahatciu to Ora. He said it would be easier to pronounce. Hide

I get so nervous, I get belly pains before I go on stage. I get so nervous, I get belly pains before I go on stage.

Before every show, I have to put perfume on. I know the crowd's not necessarily going to smell me, b Show more Before every show, I have to put perfume on. I know the crowd's not necessarily going to smell me, but when I smell good, I feel like I can dominate the room. Hide

To me, I have my friends who I've known my whole life, and I can count them on one hand. They're peo Show more To me, I have my friends who I've known my whole life, and I can count them on one hand. They're people I went to school with, my mum's friends' daughters. You know? Hide

I have 20 wigs at home that I play with. I have 20 wigs at home that I play with.

Know yourself; keep your circle tight. Keep your friends and your work circle tight. Know yourself; keep your circle tight. Keep your friends and your work circle tight.

Daphne Guinness was amazingly comfortable in her skin, and she has an amazing collection in fashion Show more Daphne Guinness was amazingly comfortable in her skin, and she has an amazing collection in fashion that I wish I could just touch. Hide

When people come to my shows, they're like, 'I can't believe you can actually freaking sing!' When people come to my shows, they're like, 'I can't believe you can actually freaking sing!'

A New Yorker is anyone who has the guts to really live in the city. A New Yorker is anyone who has the guts to really live in the city.

To me, British fashion has a story. It has history, and I feel it's very much about our culture. To me, British fashion has a story. It has history, and I feel it's very much about our culture.

To save your own hair, wigs are literally the way forward. To save your own hair, wigs are literally the way forward.

I've loved music. It was my first everything, but fashion and clothes is just the next step. I've loved music. It was my first everything, but fashion and clothes is just the next step.

Roc Nation is such an incredible, unique team, especially in the music industry. Everyone genuinely Show more Roc Nation is such an incredible, unique team, especially in the music industry. Everyone genuinely loves and cares about each other. Hide

I always remember smelling Chanel No. 5 at home - my mum used to literally pour it, and she rocked i Show more I always remember smelling Chanel No. 5 at home - my mum used to literally pour it, and she rocked it. Hide

I love the idea of being part of a campaign that captures the spirit of New York and the stories of Show more I love the idea of being part of a campaign that captures the spirit of New York and the stories of women here, passionate about their dreams. Hide

I never knew how small L.A. was until I started to work here. I never knew how small L.A. was until I started to work here.

The music industry is very small. The music industry is very small.

Anytime I go on Twitter, there's always the good but the bad as well. Anytime I go on Twitter, there's always the good but the bad as well.

I'm scared of a lot of things. I'm scared of a lot of things.

I wouldn't want to do an average fashion line. I'd want it to be an amazing piece of art. I wouldn't want to do an average fashion line. I'd want it to be an amazing piece of art.

It took me a while to understand that I do have a voice, and I can use it to help people. It took me a while to understand that I do have a voice, and I can use it to help people.

If I'm not working and getting my makeup done, that's my chance to do a hair mask and a face mask an Show more If I'm not working and getting my makeup done, that's my chance to do a hair mask and a face mask and my plucking and waxing and all of that. Hide

I was always that girl who loved music and thought of music as an escape route. I was always that girl who loved music and thought of music as an escape route.

I never think too hard about a look. When you consider an outfit too much, that's when it goes wrong Show more I never think too hard about a look. When you consider an outfit too much, that's when it goes wrong. Hide

I'm like a dude. Jordans are my favorite. I wear them all the time for shows. I can get girly-girly Show more I'm like a dude. Jordans are my favorite. I wear them all the time for shows. I can get girly-girly when I want to, but I can't perform in heels. I would bust my face open on stage, and we don't want that. Hide

I'm a real goof-ball deep down. It's always been my thing to make people like me. I'm a real goof-ball deep down. It's always been my thing to make people like me.

When you're involved with someone for a while, and they decided to express their feelings to the pub Show more When you're involved with someone for a while, and they decided to express their feelings to the public - that's not my personal way of therapy, but I guess everyone takes split-ups differently. Hide

I think it's a big deal to have a great soundtrack for a movie. I think it's a big deal to have a great soundtrack for a movie.

My dad took on every job he could get. He worked like mad. But then, at some point, he had saved up Show more My dad took on every job he could get. He worked like mad. But then, at some point, he had saved up enough to open his first pub. Hide

I'm very private. I'm very private.

You know what a wifey means? It's like your other half. Like when you get married, like, that's your Show more You know what a wifey means? It's like your other half. Like when you get married, like, that's your wife! Hide

Chanel is my ultimate weakness. Chanel is my ultimate weakness.

In this industry, all the heads of labels are men, but every artist has to prove themselves, regardl Show more In this industry, all the heads of labels are men, but every artist has to prove themselves, regardless of their sex. I have always been very vocal about the women sticking together. Hide

Glamour's always special to me; they gave me one of my first U.K. covers, and I was so excited when Show more Glamour's always special to me; they gave me one of my first U.K. covers, and I was so excited when I found out I got a cover for it, so, I always, always have a special place in my heart for 'Glamour. Hide

It was so much fun working with Rimmel. We're inspired by many of the same things: fashion, color, s Show more It was so much fun working with Rimmel. We're inspired by many of the same things: fashion, color, sounds, style, life in general, and London in particular. Hide

I think the good thing about Macklemore is that he is very precise about what he gets involved in. A Show more I think the good thing about Macklemore is that he is very precise about what he gets involved in. As you can tell, he's very passionate about what he puts his name on, because he talks about things people don't usually talk about, and his concepts are very, very passionate. Hide

My childhood was great, my family was great. I wasn't in a mansion, but we made it work. My childhood was great, my family was great. I wasn't in a mansion, but we made it work.

Jessie J is a great, great girl. I'm a friend and have always been a fan of hers. I'm happy to see h Show more Jessie J is a great, great girl. I'm a friend and have always been a fan of hers. I'm happy to see her doing her thing. Hide

Fashion is this obsessive narrative that people don't understand but they can't stop looking at. Fashion is this obsessive narrative that people don't understand but they can't stop looking at.

A steamer is like an inhaler, so you can inhale this oil or frankincense or eucalyptus. Before I go Show more A steamer is like an inhaler, so you can inhale this oil or frankincense or eucalyptus. Before I go onstage, I spend half an hour taking in that steam, and it saves my life! Hide

I end up doing selfies 'cause I am so sad. I end up doing selfies 'cause I am so sad.

When I was a kid, I'd spray paint my hair, cut clothes up. When I was a kid, I'd spray paint my hair, cut clothes up.

I literally touched down in Kosovo and the president, prime minister and mayor were waiting for me t Show more I literally touched down in Kosovo and the president, prime minister and mayor were waiting for me to get off the plane. Apparently that's unheard of. They don't wait for nobody. Hide

I'm really excited to be chosen as a VEVO LIFT artist. It's a great opportunity to reach millions mo Show more I'm really excited to be chosen as a VEVO LIFT artist. It's a great opportunity to reach millions more music fans with my sound and let them see the real Rita. Hide

I have always liked the contrast between being blonde and having dark features. I have always liked the contrast between being blonde and having dark features.

You always have to sacrifice something when you want to achieve something. You always have to sacrifice something when you want to achieve something.

I love getting dressed up and glamorous for the red carpet. It makes me feel powerful and sexy! I love getting dressed up and glamorous for the red carpet. It makes me feel powerful and sexy!

I'm too busy for relationships. I'm too busy for relationships.

I dyed my hair blonde when I was 14. My mom was not happy. But I love being blonde. I dyed my hair blonde when I was 14. My mom was not happy. But I love being blonde.

I'm the weirdest person. I'm the weirdest person.

Every person has a signature. Just some people don't know it yet. Every person has a signature. Just some people don't know it yet.

Twitter... can ruin your life. Twitter... can ruin your life.

Between sixteen and eighteen, I was singing anywhere I could, in bars or down at the pub. Between sixteen and eighteen, I was singing anywhere I could, in bars or down at the pub.

There are bigger queens of the selfie, but I'm up there. There are bigger queens of the selfie, but I'm up there.

My first tour sold out in Glasgow, and they were one of the loudest. I couldn't hear myself. My first tour sold out in Glasgow, and they were one of the loudest. I couldn't hear myself.

I used to wait in line for Jordans. That's how much of a freak I was. I used to wait in line for Jordans. That's how much of a freak I was.

The first album I bought was the Spice Girls, ha ha. The first album I bought was the Spice Girls, ha ha.

Women love an honest man. An honest man that isn't afraid to say, 'Men get hurt too.' And a lot of m Show more Women love an honest man. An honest man that isn't afraid to say, 'Men get hurt too.' And a lot of men don't admit that. Hide

Eyebrows are really important because they structure the face. In school it was funny because I was Show more Eyebrows are really important because they structure the face. In school it was funny because I was always the one walking around with tweezers plucking my girlfriends' eyebrows. I was really good; eyebrow tweezing runs in my family - my mother used to do mine, and I picked it up. Hide

I just wanted to be an artist. I didn't care how or what; I just wanted to express my artistic integ Show more I just wanted to be an artist. I didn't care how or what; I just wanted to express my artistic integrity, and I wanted the world to have a vision of what I was seeing in my mind. Hide

One time I tried to use the bathroom in the dark, and I missed the toilet, and I fell on the floor. One time I tried to use the bathroom in the dark, and I missed the toilet, and I fell on the floor.

I love masculine cuts with suits and chunky jewellery. My hair is so glam, it balances it out, and i Show more I love masculine cuts with suits and chunky jewellery. My hair is so glam, it balances it out, and it's comfy! Hide

I love eating at my dad's pub, the Queens Arms in Kilburn. It does a traditional Albanian spinach pi Show more I love eating at my dad's pub, the Queens Arms in Kilburn. It does a traditional Albanian spinach pie. Hide

It's a terrible feeling being lonely. It's a terrible feeling being lonely.

Sometimes I see people writing the most ridiculous things about me. Sometimes I see people writing the most ridiculous things about me.

I'm most scared of failing, of disappointing people. I'm most scared of failing, of disappointing people.

Madonna, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe - they were myths of greatness Show more Madonna, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe - they were myths of greatness. Hide

The album is never finished until it's on the shelves! The album is never finished until it's on the shelves!

One day I will settle down, when I have achieved everything I wanted. One day I will settle down, when I have achieved everything I wanted.

I don't know what flirting is, really. Sometimes in women, friendliness comes across as flirting. Th Show more I don't know what flirting is, really. Sometimes in women, friendliness comes across as flirting. That is not what it is. Hide

I got obsessed with makeup and makeup artists when I was young, with people like Kevyn Aucoin. I got obsessed with makeup and makeup artists when I was young, with people like Kevyn Aucoin.

I'm basically just a normal girl from West London who speaks from her heart and who loves music. I'm basically just a normal girl from West London who speaks from her heart and who loves music.

Clothes are fun. The designers have so much fun making them, you should have fun wearing them, too. Clothes are fun. The designers have so much fun making them, you should have fun wearing them, too.

American Apparel does great colourful basics that you can customise. American Apparel does great colourful basics that you can customise.

Some people may look at you almost like a fantasy at times, you know; some people don't think you're Show more Some people may look at you almost like a fantasy at times, you know; some people don't think you're real. Because people forget that celebrities are humans too, sometimes. Hide

Listen, sharing my life with people is just part of my daily routine. Listen, sharing my life with people is just part of my daily routine.

When it comes down to the music, it's just you and the microphone. It's not you and the record execs Show more When it comes down to the music, it's just you and the microphone. It's not you and the record execs. Hide

There was a point in school when I was, like, thirteen, that I didn't feel comfortable at all. There was a point in school when I was, like, thirteen, that I didn't feel comfortable at all.

I really have paid my dues. When I get to stay in fancy hotel suites these days, I remind myself of Show more I really have paid my dues. When I get to stay in fancy hotel suites these days, I remind myself of that. Hide

I was signed at 18 and had to grow up quickly. I was signed at 18 and had to grow up quickly.

All I can do is take influences from where I was raised. All I can do is take influences from where I was raised.

If you really want something, you'll make it work. If you really want something, you'll make it work.

I think people take the word 'feminist' really seriously, and I think people are scared to use that Show more I think people take the word 'feminist' really seriously, and I think people are scared to use that word. Hide

I don't vocalise things that don't deserve attention. I don't vocalise things that don't deserve attention.

'Roc The Life' is a song I wrote with The Dream, who made 'Umbrella,' 'Single Ladies' and loads more Show more 'Roc The Life' is a song I wrote with The Dream, who made 'Umbrella,' 'Single Ladies' and loads more. Hide

I love the Scottish accent; it is very sexy. I love the Scottish accent; it is very sexy.

I just want to be in a relationship. I just want to be in a relationship.

Streetwear for me is what I was raised wearing in London, and my style influences growing up were al Show more Streetwear for me is what I was raised wearing in London, and my style influences growing up were always people who wore streetwear. Hide

I've been going to Bicester Village since I was young. My mum and dad really loved that place, and I Show more I've been going to Bicester Village since I was young. My mum and dad really loved that place, and I always used to stock up on clothes. I love the fact that it supports great British designers. Hide

If I could live in a cabaret, I would. If I could live in 'Moulin Rouge,' I would. If I could live in a cabaret, I would. If I could live in 'Moulin Rouge,' I would.

I try to do one thing a day that makes me proud of myself. I try to do one thing a day that makes me proud of myself.

Without my music, no doors would have opened, so I am forever grateful, and I am always going to be Show more Without my music, no doors would have opened, so I am forever grateful, and I am always going to be singing. But yeah, when the other doors open, why not walk through? Hide

I don't know how 'X Factor' works. I was only there as a guest judge for a day. But I watched 'The V Show more I don't know how 'X Factor' works. I was only there as a guest judge for a day. But I watched 'The Voice' a lot; I respected how it came across on TV, and I love the freedom we get as coaches to do what we want. Hide

I'd love to do a whole soundtrack to a movie. I'd love to do a whole soundtrack to a movie.

The best thing Jay-Z ever taught me was patience. The best thing Jay-Z ever taught me was patience.

I love how you can look different, and it changes your mood. I love how you can look different, and it changes your mood.

I'm not going to have a baby until I'm around 30-something. I'm not going to have a baby until I'm around 30-something.

I'm just very good at pretending. I'm just very good at pretending.

When I perform, I usually wear wigs because I love them. When I perform, I usually wear wigs because I love them.

I walked into this industry blond with red lips, and I will leave this industry blond with red lips. Show more I walked into this industry blond with red lips, and I will leave this industry blond with red lips. Mark my words. Hide

I don't feel like myself without the red lip. I feel like I'm taking a risk or something without it. I don't feel like myself without the red lip. I feel like I'm taking a risk or something without it.

I mix my fragrances with body oils - I love body oils, so that's my little trick. I mix my fragrances with body oils - I love body oils, so that's my little trick.

People like Prince don't have to care about anything, but they care because they want music for the Show more People like Prince don't have to care about anything, but they care because they want music for the future to be great. Hide

I speak fluent Kosovan. I speak fluent Kosovan.

I have a few properties, some in the U.K., some in the States, some in Kosovo. It's a nice little em Show more I have a few properties, some in the U.K., some in the States, some in Kosovo. It's a nice little empire - I'm trying to create something so my family can be all right. Hide

Every girl, without fail, loves to look at a sexy picture of herself. Every girl, without fail, loves to look at a sexy picture of herself.

My mum and my dad are the sweetest couple. My mum and my dad are the sweetest couple.

I was in Boots buying contact lens solution, and my mobile went off. It was Jay-Z's partner at Roc N Show more I was in Boots buying contact lens solution, and my mobile went off. It was Jay-Z's partner at Roc Nation asking me what I was up to. He asked if I'd been to America, and I said, 'No.' Then he said, 'I'm putting you on a flight to New York tomorrow.' Hide

Women love an honest man. Women love an honest man.

When I was younger, I did my first audition at 'Eurovision.' I was about 17. After my first audition Show more When I was younger, I did my first audition at 'Eurovision.' I was about 17. After my first audition, I blacked out; I was just like, 'I can't do this.' I'm not knocking it or anything - it's been around for years. I'm just very, very happy I made that decision myself. I think that's one of the best decisions I've ever made. Hide

I really admire people who have long-distance relationships. It's an incredible achievement. I could Show more I really admire people who have long-distance relationships. It's an incredible achievement. I couldn't do it. Hide

A music video is so different to doing a movie. A music video is so different to doing a movie.

You can be forgotten very quickly. So I am aware that I need to stay current, keep connecting, and k Show more You can be forgotten very quickly. So I am aware that I need to stay current, keep connecting, and keep bringing things to the table... Otherwise, you can just disappear. Hide

You can tell an honest artist from one who's just given all their songs. You can tell an honest artist from one who's just given all their songs.

I will always love red lips. I will always love red lips.

Beyonce is this massive star, but she's incredibly humble. But it's weird because even though I love Show more Beyonce is this massive star, but she's incredibly humble. But it's weird because even though I love her, she's my boss's wife. Hide

I don't ever use dancers, and when I do, it's literally, like, four break dancers. I don't ever use dancers, and when I do, it's literally, like, four break dancers.

I don't know what it feels like not to have a great family support system - I was lucky to have that Show more I don't know what it feels like not to have a great family support system - I was lucky to have that. Hide

I am normally the manly-ish girl on the planet. I am normally the manly-ish girl on the planet.

I am committed to glamour. I am committed to glamour.

Kerastase and Bed Head have really good products. Kerastase and Bed Head have really good products.

I think I've always been fine on stage - though I get nervous beforehand. But once I'm on stage, all Show more I think I've always been fine on stage - though I get nervous beforehand. But once I'm on stage, all of that goes out of the window. Hide

Being a Mum is a big job. Being a Mum is a big job.

I just love pretty things, whether it is art, a song or a pair of shoes. I just love pretty things, whether it is art, a song or a pair of shoes.

Unfortunately, being a brand is really important nowadays. Unfortunately, being a brand is really important nowadays.

Music expresses - you express yourself with music. Music expresses - you express yourself with music.

It's nice to always make an effort when you get photographed. It's nice to always make an effort when you get photographed.

You have to take care of your body. You have to take care of your body.

I don't really have that many judgements on things, or crazy statements that I feel like I have to p Show more I don't really have that many judgements on things, or crazy statements that I feel like I have to put across. Hide

I'd love to be the female Kanye. I think he's so cool and effortless. I'd love to be the female Kanye. I think he's so cool and effortless.

I like to call myself a 360-degree artist. I'm a musician, but I have other things I do, too. I like to call myself a 360-degree artist. I'm a musician, but I have other things I do, too.

People always ask me: 'Do you have black in you? Do you have Spanish in you?' People always ask me: 'Do you have black in you? Do you have Spanish in you?'

To me, it doesn't matter who you are or where you're from - if you're a good person and you got my b Show more To me, it doesn't matter who you are or where you're from - if you're a good person and you got my back, I got yours. Hide

What I'll remember about New York is growing up really fast. What I'll remember about New York is growing up really fast.

I don't get jealous - I get suspicious. I don't get jealous - I get suspicious.

I watched 'Kill Bill,' like, three times. I watched 'Kill Bill,' like, three times.

Growing up in London was the best. Growing up in London was the best.

I have had young fascinations but never love. I have had young fascinations but never love.

I love my pop music. I love my pop music.

I think music will thrive where it wants to. I think music will thrive where it wants to.

If I can help one person, why wouldn't I? If I can help one person, why wouldn't I?

My dad wanted me to go down a more academic route. He is very much about sticking to the rule book a Show more My dad wanted me to go down a more academic route. He is very much about sticking to the rule book and sticking to the blueprint of a successful career. Hide

Social media is so influential now. Social media is so influential now.

You should communicate with your other one. Understanding what they are on about is pretty key. You should communicate with your other one. Understanding what they are on about is pretty key.

You have to come to terms with loving your body. You have to come to terms with loving your body.

The public's not stupid. The public's not stupid.

I don't think I could do a reality show, no. I don't think I could do a reality show, no.

I'm very spontaneous. I go with my gut. I'm very spontaneous. I go with my gut.

I admire Rihanna. I admire Rihanna.

For me, a fragrance is another way of leaving an impression on somebody. For me, a fragrance is another way of leaving an impression on somebody.

When you perform, you can convey emotions differently, and your look can reflect each of those emoti Show more When you perform, you can convey emotions differently, and your look can reflect each of those emotions. Hide

The worst thing is when a guy just looks awkward. It's not attractive. The worst thing is when a guy just looks awkward. It's not attractive.

I don't really remember much about Kosovo. I only remember growing up in London, where my parents ha Show more I don't really remember much about Kosovo. I only remember growing up in London, where my parents had to basically start from scratch. Hide

I was completely shocked that Prince would even know my name. I was completely shocked that Prince would even know my name.

Nothing comfortable is worth wearing to the Met Ball. Nothing comfortable is worth wearing to the Met Ball.

I used to do ballet all the time, and I do this ballet workout: it is an amazing thing called Barrec Show more I used to do ballet all the time, and I do this ballet workout: it is an amazing thing called Barrecore. It is like pulsing. It turns your legs into, like, jelly, and you feel like a Bambi; you lose so much control over your body because you're pulsing so much. Hide

I feel like I'm a character already, as in, like, I love dressing up. I feel like I'm a character already, as in, like, I love dressing up.

Gwen Stefani's style and flow I just love. She is so cool to me! Gwen Stefani's style and flow I just love. She is so cool to me!

I think that if you've got a great support system around you, and a great family, and a tight team a Show more I think that if you've got a great support system around you, and a great family, and a tight team around you, I think you don't get lost. Hide

I've always been into looking different. I've always been into looking different.

I'm a huge Bruce Springsteen and Duran Duran fan. I'm a huge Bruce Springsteen and Duran Duran fan.