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Meet Dua Lipa’s Sister Rina Lipa: Model, Actress and Red Carpet Fixture Who Hit High Notes in JW Anderson’s Twisted Minidress at ‘Challengers’ Premiere

Working as a model since 2021, Rina Lipa, the youngest sister of pop singer Dua Lipa, has become a familiar face at U.K. premieres and fashion events. On Wednesday, she made another red carpet appearance in London, showing up for the “Challengers” premiere at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square.

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Rina Lipa attends the "Challengers" UK Premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on April 10, 2024 in London, England. ‘Challengers’ will be released in UK cinemas on 26th April 2024. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warner Bros)
Rina Lipa at the “Challengers” U.K. premiere on April 10 in London.

The 22-year-old posed for pictures in a leather twisted minidress by JW Anderson that featured a draped construction and a scoop neckline. She completed her look with dainty sandals and a gold pendant necklace.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Rina Lipa attends the UK premiere of "Challengers" at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on April 10, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)
Rina Lipa at the “Challengers” U.K. premiere on April 10 in London.

Rina and Dua share a close relationship and are often seen together at public events. On March 2, the Lipas attended the Brit Awards 2024, where Dua received the award for Pop Act of the Year.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Rina Lipa and Dua Lipa during the BRIT Awards 2024 at The O2 Arena on March 02, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by JMEnternational/Getty Images)
Rina Lipa and Dua Lipa at the Brit Awards 2024.

Currently working with the Independent Talent Group, Rina debuted on the runway at Milan Fashion Week for Giuliano Calza Design Studio’s fall 2021 show. In September 2022, she took over the GCDS runway in a sparkling mesh dress. She has also appeared in a campaign for Versace alongside her sister.

Rina Lipa for GCDS in 2022.
Rina Lipa for GCDS in 2022.

On social media, Rina has more than 850,000 followers on Instagram, while videos about her on TikTok have collectively garnered more than 96 million views.

Rina’s talent expands to other disciplines. She studied ballet from a very young age, and in 2014, she received the Jack Petchey Achievement Award, which recognizes outstanding young people in London and Essex.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Rina Lipa attends The Fashion Awards 2023 Presented by Pandora at the Royal Albert Hall on December 04, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/FilmMagic)
Rina Lipa at the Fashion Awards 2023 on Dec. 4, 2023, in London.

As an actress, Rina will debut on-screen in the upcoming adaptation of English author Charles Dickens’ classic novel “Great Expectations,” which is currently post-production.

Rina and Dua have a younger brother, Gjin, who is also following in his sisters’ footsteps. The 18-year-old recently produced the British hip-hop A1 x J1 duo’s track “Scary.”

Dua Lipa with Gjin and Rina Lipa accepts the British Breakthrough Act during The BRIT Awards 2018 Show, The O2, London, UK, Wednesday 21 Feb 2018. (Photo by JMEnternational/Getty Images)
Dua Lipa with Gjin and Rina Lipa accepts the British Breakthrough Act during The BRIT Awards 2018 Show, The O2, London, UK, Wednesday 21 Feb 2018. (Photo by JMEnternational/Getty Images)

The sibling trio was seen together for the first time at the 2018 Brit Awards when Dua was awarded Best British Female Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act.

Dua Lipa’s Standout Outfits Through the Years

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 15:  Singer Dua Lipa attends Warner Music Group's annual Grammy celebration at Milk Studios Los Angeles on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Warner Music Group)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 15: Singer Dua Lipa attends Warner Music Group's annual Grammy celebration at Milk Studios Los Angeles on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Warner Music Group)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26:  Dua Lipa attends Free Radio Live 2016 at the Genting Arena on November 26, 2016 in Birmingham, United Kingdom.  (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Dua Lipa attends Free Radio Live 2016 at the Genting Arena on November 26, 2016 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16:  Dua Lipa attends Metro Radio Christmas Live at Metro Radio Arena on December 16, 2016 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.  (Photo by Tommy Jackson/Getty Images)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Dua Lipa attends Metro Radio Christmas Live at Metro Radio Arena on December 16, 2016 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Tommy Jackson/Getty Images)

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