He was from Dukat of Vlora. A graduate of the Higher Institute of Arts, the present-day Academy of Arts, he worked as a lecturer at this institution, where he taught the subject of Actor’s Mastery and later received the title of “Professor”.

He played over 12 roles in the theater, while one of the most appreciated achievements remains the role of Milo in the comedy “Rain on the Beach” by Teodor Laço.

He also made an important contribution to Albanian cinema, where he played in more than 30 films.

For his artistic contribution, Birçe Hasko has been recognized with several titles and awards, like Great Master of stage and screen. /p.s./

Singer Redon Makashi said that his father felt better in his own country, in Albania, among his friends, despite going to the USA for 15 years following his dream.

Actors Rajmonda Bulku and Mehdi Malkaj held Fitim Makashi in high esteem.

Fitim Makashi suffered from dementia and had recently undergone an operation that had worsened his health condition.

Makashi left an indelible trace on Albanian cinema, starring in films from the 1960s to the early 1990s.

In addition to his career as an actor, Fitim Makashi contributed as a university teacher, helping to mould new generations of Albanian artists. /p.s./

Kabashi has been estimated as one of the greatest interpreters of poetry in Albania. He also numbers about 100 roles in theater and films.

Among the most special roles in the theatre is that of Socrates in the “Last Apology of Socrates”. The role of Socrates marks perhaps his artistic climax, where the interpretation capacity reaches truly commendable and internationally competitive levels.

In 1970, he graduated from the High Institute of Arts in Tirana and started working at the “Aleksandër Moisiu” theater in Durrës. Later on, he worked at the Albanian public Television and from 2002 onwards at the National Theatre. From 1985, he also worked as a teacher at the Academy of Arts.

He was declared “Best Actor” for the role of Sadush Neziri in the comedy “The Shadow of the Other” by Ruzhdi Pulaha at the National Festival of Professional Theaters in 1989. At the Balkan Theater Festival held in Corinth, Greece, he played the same role and was rated as one of the best actors, too.

In 1997, in the ninth edition of the Experimental Theater Festival organized in Cairo, Egypt, Mirush Kabashi was awarded the “Golden Sphinx” as the most successful performer among one thousand participating actors from forty-six countries around the world.

Kabashi has been awarded the titles “Honor of the Nation”, “Merited Artist” and “Great Master”.

The state leaders expressed their condolences for the death of well-known actor Mirush Kabashi.

President Bajram Begaj wrote in his message of condolences that Mirush Kabashi kept the love for art alive in us.

“Farewell, Mirush”, wrote Prime Minister Edi Rama in his message of condolences posted in the social media./p.s./

Zef Deda had been suffering from a serious illness for some time. He passed away in his hometown, Shkodra.

Homage will be paid to the great actor at the venues of the “Migjeni” theater. And the funeral is set for Saturday.

Zef Deda worked for more than 40 years at the “Migjeni” Theater in Shkodra. He was distinguished for his talent since an early age.

He will remain etched to the memory of Shkodra people and all Albanians for the humor, jokes and characters he interpreted in a mastery way.

Prime Minister Edi Rama expressed his sadness in the social media writing: “Farewell to our beloved Zef”./p.s. /

On his first visit to Albania, he will be part of some events related with the Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

Minister of Culture Elva Margariti shared in the social media a video conveying a message of his.

Mitte said that, “I am so excited to announce that I am coming to Tirana, Albania for the American Week this week. I’ve never been here and I am very excited about its culture, to see you all, to see Albania with all the amazing history and it has. I hope you are having a great day and I hope to see you in Albania very soon”. /r.e/p.s./

His friends and colleagues announced his death through posts in the social media.

Zhegu had been suffering for a long time from an incurable disease.

Actor Enea Zhegu has been playing in some of the most beautiful Albanian films, such as “Tomka and his friends”, “Red Poppies on Walls “, “The man with the cannon”, “One more life”, etc., films that are etched in the memory of the Albanians.

Ene Zhegu graduated from the Higher Institute of Arts for actor. He started his activity in the Albanian cinematography at the age of 12, being hired by the well-known director Dhimitër Anagnosti to act in the film “Red Poppies on Walls “, a production of 1976 where he successfully played the role of Lelo. A year later, in 1977, he stood out with the role of Zigur in the movie “The Man with the Cannon” and especially shone with that of Tomka in “Tomka and his friends”, a role which made him well-known and identified to art lovers./p.s./

Pirro Mani is one of the most prominent personalities in the history of Albanian theater. An excellent director and lecturer, he worked at the National Theater for 25 years. He studied at the State Institute of Theatrical Arts, GITIS, Moscow. After returning to his homeland, he was appointed director of the “A. Mr. Çajupi ” Theatre, Korça, whom he successfully 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.

Director Mani has also been involved in several feature films. He won many awards and was honored with the high title “People’s Artist”.

For several years he lived in New York, USA, together with his wife, well-known actress Pavlina Mani and family.

Prime Minister Edi Rama expressed his condolences to the family of the great director Pirro Mani.

The head of government described director Pirro Mani as the great master of the national theater scene.

“Goodbye master. Pirro Mani was the great master of the national theater scene. Without it, the culture and history of Albanian scenic art would be much poorer. May he rest in peace and consolations to the family “, – said Rama./k.s/j.p/r.e/p.s./