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People's Artist (Albania)
The People's Artist () was an honorary title for outstanding art performers of the People's Socialist Republic of Albania, whose merits were exceptional in the sphere of development of the performing arts (theatre, music, cinema and art). It was created by law in 1960 and amended in 1980. The title is no longer given in Albania after the law was amended in 1996. The equivalent of it became the "Grand Master of Work" title, that was also substituted with the "Grand Master" title after a 2001 amendment of the 1996 law. Creation Founded on 26 October 1960, the honorary title of “Artist of the People” was bestowed upon singers, composers, orchestra directors, musicians, stage managers, ballet dancers, and actors in theater, cinema, and opera whose works displayed great artistic value towards the development of the performing arts in the People's Socialist Republic of Albania. When first established, the recipient of the title only received a certificate from the Presidium of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xhanfise Keko
Xhanfise Keko (27 January 1928 – 22 December 2007), born in Gjirokastër, Albania, was an Albanians, Albanian film director. Keko was one of the seven founders of Albafilm, New Albania Film Studio () (present-day Albafilm). She was the first female director and directed some 25 different movies between 1952 and 1984 including the 1975 film, ''Beni Walks by Himself'' and ''Tomka and His Friends'', both awarded at the Giffoni International Film Festival. Her films were generally targeted toward younger audiences but contemporary critics praise her "sensitive approach to her material, a technical facility outstripping her contemporaries and a highly original voice". Early life Xhanfise Çipi was born on 27 January 1928, in Gjirokastër. Career In 1950, Keko was one of six Albanians, including her future husband Endri Keko, sent to study at the Moscow Central Studio for Documentary Film. Her education was focused on film editing. Keko edited 140 films, mostly newsreels and docume ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skënder Sallaku
Skënder Sallaku (25 January 1935 – 11 February 2014) was an Albanian comedian and actor, recipient of the People's Artist of Albania award. He was also a notable national champion of Albania in Greco-Roman wrestling. His filmography includes ''Estrada në ekran'' (1968), ''Cirku në fshat'' (1977), ''Gjuetia e fundit'' (1992) and ''Revolja e humbur'' (1995). Sallaku died in Tirana Tirana ( , ; ) is the capital and List of cities and towns in Albania, largest city of Albania. It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills, with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest ov ... with family at his side in the morning of 11 February 2014. References Sources * Albanian artists 1935 births 2014 deaths People's Artists of Albania Albanian male sport wrestlers 20th-century Albanian male actors 21st-century Albanian male actors People from Tirana Sportspeople from Tirana 20th-century Albanian sportsmen {{ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadri Roshi
Kadri Maksut Roshi (4 January 1924 – 6 February 2007) was an Albanian actor. His great performances in films and theater named him a truly legend, and People's Artist of Albania. His performances were characterized by a profound depth and authenticity, making him a beloved figure in Albanian art. Early life Born in Ballsh, Mallakastër, Albania, Roshi faced significant hardships from a young age. He lost his mother at the age of 2 and became an orphan at 12 following his father's death. In his quest for survival, Roshi moved through various Albanian cities, including Vlora, Kavajë, Gjirokastër, Durrës, and finally Tirana. During this period, he undertook various jobs such as a port laborer, maintenance worker, and cinema ticket seller. Career Roshi's passion for acting was ignited by his primary school teacher, leading him to join the People's Theater in Tirana at the age of 21. He began as a prompter and quickly rose to prominence, becoming a central figure in Alban ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pandi Raidhi
Pandi Raidhi (14 April 1921 – 18 July 1999) was an Albanian actor, and recipient of the People's Artist of Albania recognition. Raidhi was mostly known for his performance since the 50s in theater and films, as well as for his comic role of Uncle Bako in The Lady From The City and its sequel. Biography Raidhi was born on 14 April 1921 in Korçë in southern Albania. He started his artistic career on July 11, 1937, in the variety show ''Dasma Korçare'' (Wedding of Korçë), where he conquested the public immediately. Raidhi participated in the National Liberation Movement as part of the Anti-Fascist Youth organization, and afterwards, in 1948 after finishing high school he entered the National Theatre of Albania. In 1950 he returned to the Andon Zako Çajupi Theatre of Korçë where he would subsequently spend 40 years of acting. He debuted in cinematography in the movie Tana of 1958. Furthermore, he would interpret in another 36 roles. Overall Raidhi has interpreted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandër Prosi
Aleksandër Prosi (; 6 January 1920 – 24 March 1985) was an Albanian actor. He is considered one of the greatest actors of 20th-century Albanian cinema, and played hundreds of roles in Albanian stage and cinematography. He is best known for his portrayal of Ismail Qemali Bey Vlora in '' Nëntori i Dytë'' (1982). Life and work Prosi was born in Shkodër, Albania, in January 1920. His family moved to Tirana when he was 14, where he graduated at Qemal Stafa High School. Prosi's father was originally from Moscopole and was an Aromanian. His first role was in William Tell drama from Schiller. He went to study dentistry in Vienna, Austria, but did not finish his studies. In 1947, he participates in the competition at the National Theatre of Albania and wins. He has interpreted more than 100 roles in the theater and in movies. He has created unforgettable characters such as ''Vuksani'' in "The second face" (), ''Horatio'' in Hamlet, ''Otello'' in Otello, ''Miller'' in Intrigue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sulejman Pitarka
Sulejman Pitarka (2 February 1924 – 24 March 2007) was an Albanian actor, writer, and playwright. His family moved to Durrës, Albania, when he was five. His brother was Bashkim Pitarka, who became an Albanian diplomat. He was active in films and in the National Theater of Albania in Tirana.Shita, Vehap, Gjurmave të letërsisë: Zgjedhje kritikash letrare, Volume 1 of Gjurmave të letërsisë, Rilindja, 1970 He was awarded the People's Artist of Albania The People's Artist () was an honorary title for outstanding art performers of the People's Socialist Republic of Albania, whose merits were exceptional in the sphere of development of the performing arts (theatre, music, Film, cinema and art). I .... Filmography *'' Loin des barbares'' - (1994) *'' Vdekja e burrit'' - (1991) *'' Historiani dhe kameleoni'' - (1989) *'' Nata e parë e lirisë'' - (1984) *'' Në prag të lirisë'' - (1981) *'' Shtëpia jonë e përbashkët'' - (1981) *'' Goditja'' (1980) *'' Ballë për ball ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drita Pelingu
Drita Pelingu (née: Kripa; 3 December 1926 – 3 October 2013) was an Albanian actress and director. Appreciated for her numerous roles in Albanian cinema, she has been honored and awarded with the title of People's Artist and Merited Artist of Albania. Life and career Pelingu was born on December 3, 1926 in Vlore as Drita Kripa. When she arrived in the capital, the essential thing was the purity, of the voice, the depth through reason, which can be pledged by the power of talent, she was the first girl to be educated in the fascinating art of drama, under the advice of Mio. Arriving in 1946, she found herself a professional theater actress, while she was in the pedagogical school with studies. She completed the 3-year course, actress-director. As an actress of theater and cinema, she has played over 150 roles, more than half of which are leading female roles in national and world dramaturgy. As one of the founders of the National Theater, she has made an important contri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Ndrenika
Robert Ndrenika (born 10 January 1942) is an Albanian actor, honored with the People's Artist of Albania award in 1988. He was active in films, but also in theater and television performing hundreds of leading and Supporting role, supporting roles. Biography Ndrenika studied at the Qemal Stafa High School, in Tirana, Albania. Ndrenika was a member of Parliament of Albania from 1992–1996, representing the Democratic Party of Albania. In 1998, Ndrenika was honoured with People's Artist of Albania decoration, becoming one of the few actors to have this decoration. In 2012, Ndrenika was decorated with Honor of Nation Order by president Bamir Topi for his contributions in Albanian cinematography. Ndrenika has two daughters. His wife Polikseni Ndrenika, died in 2008. The loss of his wife kept Ndrenika away from acting for the next four years. He returned on stage in April 2012. Filmography * ''Kronikë provinciale'' (2009) * ''Ne dhe Lenini'' - (2008) * ''Tifozet'' - (2004) kom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avni Mula
Avni Mula (4 January 1928 in Gjakova – 29 October 2020 in Tirana) was an Albanian singer and composer. For his contribution to the arts, he received two of the highest awards from the Albanian government: the People's Artist of Albania decoration and the Honor of the Nation () decoration. Personal life Mula's family moved from Gjakova, Kosova to Shkodër, Albania, when he was young, and after World War II, he moved to Tirana, Albania. He studied at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory and graduated in 1957 as a lyric singer. While studying in Moscow, he married Nina Mula (23 November 1931–12 December 2011), a Russian woman from Izhevsk. He is the father of soprano Inva Mula. Career Singing Mula was part of the National Troupe of Songs and Dances () and the Troupe of the Army (). In addition, he won many prizes over his career as a composer and singer in the Festivali i Këngës (Albanian Festival of Song), which is held every year in Tirana. Mula was a baritone. Composition Mula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Violeta Manushi
Violeta Manushi (6 March 1926 – 26 July 2007) was an Albanian actress, honored with the People's Artist of Albania. She was best known in Albania for her portrayal of Teto Ollga (Auntie Ollga), a symbolic character which followed her in all of her career. Career Born in Moscopole, Manushi studied at the Qemal Stafa High School, in Tirana Tirana ( , ; ) is the capital and List of cities and towns in Albania, largest city of Albania. It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills, with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest ov ..., Albania. She has played over 100 roles in the theater and 16 in cinema. In May 2004, she successfully returned to the stage of the National Theater with the tragicomedy 'The Shelter of the Forgotten.' Manushi never married or had any children. She died at the age of 81 at her home in Tirana, following a brief illness, on 26 July 2007. Early life A former typist, at only 20 years old, sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pirro Mani
Pirro Mani (14 April 1932 – 3 June 2021) was an Albanian actor and theatre director. He was one of the most prominent personalities in the history of Albanian theater. He worked at the National Theatre of Albania for 25 years. Biography Mani studied at the State Institute of Theatrical Arts, GITIS, Moscow. After returning to his homeland, he was appointed director of the “A. Mr. Çajupi ”, Korça, which he managed for about eight years. From 1967 to 1992 he was the director of the National Theater, where he staged dozens of plays. In his artistic career he counts over 80 performances. He has been honored with many awards. He was known as a specialist in directing mass scenes, and of mise-en-scène. The best known of his performances are "Cuca e maleve", "The Second Face", "Arturo Ui", "The General of the Dead Army", "The Age Before the Trial", "The 12th Night", "Prometheus", etc. He has also been involved in several feature films. He was honored with the title "People's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |