Drande Xhaj, actress of the variety theater, Shkodër!

Drande Xhaj Actress of the variety theater, Shkoder! One of the most beloved and well-known Shkodran and Albanian comedy actresses. He was born on June 13, 1957 in Shkoder. She graduated from the artistic high school "Jordan Misja" in Tirana and then studied for 1 year as an actress near the People's Theater. Her beginnings as an actress will be somewhere from 1978 in the premiere "Ju lumshin duart" with the director, one of the founders of the professional Estrade, master Paulin Sekuj, in this premiere she was the director, coordinator of the show, and had 3 roles episodic. Also worth mentioning is the fact that she was playing with a giant of the Albanian scene, namely the great Tano Banushi. Drande Xhaj is an actress with a career of about 40 years, an excellent activity in the genre of comedy (humor) and not only. It must be said that he performed in 130 premieres with Estrades from Shkodra alongside colossal names such as Tano Banushi, Paulin Preka, Zyliha Miloti, Jolanda Shala, Katerina Biga, Zef Deda, Bisnik Çinari, etc.

For the artist herself, this career will remain as a sacred altar. However, she says: "looking back, of course I find room for criticism and claims against myself. After all this experience, I say that I would change some things to make it the best possible, but like every artist, there will be obstacles for me too… no matter how small. She has left an impression on the construction of some characters from the surroundings of Shkodra and the surroundings of this city with an inexhaustible source of artists. He manages to successfully re-draw figures of "noble", "citizens", "snobs", "talkative peasants", "non-engraved women who pretend to be smart, etc. Her roles are countless such as "cruel sister" in the sketch "Friend Xhemal", Dominiken in "Pensionisti", the bride in "Groom from America", "Husband's uncle"; "Properties"; "Tano Banushi in the hospital"; "Pensioner"; "Two eras" etc. Drande Xhaj is undoubtedly among the most beloved names in the long list of Albanian artists, who over the years have given a lot to the comedy theater and the public. The comedy actress from Shkodra, Drande Xhaj, also performed in a Kinostudio film, "Thirrja" in 1976, in the role of Lice, still young and even two years before she became part of the Shkodra variety troupe (1978). She is also a performer in several telecomedies, mainly after the 90s. We can't forget the roles in the comedy "Bileta e Lotarisa" by D. Bubani"; "Family matter" by Fadil Kraje, etc. He has even tried to play in drama, where he has a role in the play "Crying in Debore" in v. 2007 with the actresses of the "Migjeni" Theater on the stage of this institution. In 2017, he performed in Fadil Kraja's monodrama "Girl with a doll". Standing out for his fluent and beautiful speech, grace and stage presence, D. Xhaj has also held the position of presenter in many premieres. He was honored with the order "Naim Frashëri" by the President of the Republic. At the same time, "Gratitude of the city" in Shkodër. "Honorary Citizen" in the Great Highlands and Gruemire Municipality. She is the winner of the "Best Actress" award at the National Festival of Albanian Comedy in Mitrovica, in 2014, 2015. She has never left the city of her heart, lives in Shkoder and continues to practice her profession as an actress in the "Migjeni" Theater ", her home, as she herself considered it. Xhaji says that he sees the roles he has played over the years as children. You don't want to make comparisons, but the ones that the public applauded the most remain the most loved. She is grateful, kind, communicative. Although retired, Drande Xhaj continues to be active on the stage of the "Migjeni" theater and in various variety activities. ____________________ Albanian cinematography, previously published in June 2015 and revised in the following years.

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