Merited Artist of Albania was a state honorary title for the decoration of outstanding art performers of People's Socialist Republic of Albania

People's Socialist Republic of Albania

The People's Republic of Albania was the official name of Albania during the communist rule between 1946 and 1976. The 1976 Constitution changed the name into People's Socialist Republic of Albania , which was the official name of the country from 1976 until 1991.-Consolidation of power and...

. It was created by law in 1960 and amended in 1980. The title was no longer given in Albania

Albania

Albania , officially known as the Republic of Albania , is a country in Southeastern Europe, in the Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea...

 after the law was amended in 1996.

Definition

The title is the state award of Albania that was given for the personal merit in Albania to the citizens that worked in their respective artistic field as a rule of no less than ten (10) years obtaining high on-the-job achievements and professional mastery.

Conditions

The title was awarded by the President of Albania. It was given to citizens of Albania, foreigners, and persons with no citizenship. This title was lower than the People's Artist of Albania

People's Artist of Albania

People's Artist of Albania was an honorary title for the decoration of outstanding art performers of People's Socialist Republic of Albania, whose merits were exceptional in the sphere of development of the performing arts . It was created by law in 1960 and amended in 1980. The title was no longer...

 which could only be awarded ten (10) years after obtaining the Merited Artist of Albania. This title was not awarded posthumously.

Title Recipients

The Merited Artist of Albania title could only be awarded to motion picture directors; actors of theatres, films, and circus; singers; members of professional ensembles and chorus'; orchestral conductors; composers; musicians; TV and Radio network broadcasters for their highly executed mastery, creating a highly artistic images, performances, motion movies that became a property of the native culturally artistic heritage.

The recipients were also awarded a badge and a certificate. The presentation was conducted publicly. To be noted that all the People's Artist of Albania

People's Artist of Albania

People's Artist of Albania was an honorary title for the decoration of outstanding art performers of People's Socialist Republic of Albania, whose merits were exceptional in the sphere of development of the performing arts . It was created by law in 1960 and amended in 1980. The title was no longer...

 were recipients of the Merited Artist of Albania recognition first. Past recipients of the Merited Artist of Albania recognition include the following (by field of merit):

Singers

Ema Qazimi Gaqo Jorganxhi Liljana Kondakçi Liljana Kondakçi Liljana Kondakçi is an Albanian singer, famous for being a winner of the 18th Festivali i Këngës. She is a Merited Artist of Albania.In 2010 she was arrested in Thessaloniki, Greece and extradited to Italy because of an international arrest warrant released from Catanzaro's pubblico ministero... Luan Zhegu

Tonin Tërshana Zeliha Sina Eli Fara Eli Fara Eli Fara, Merited Artist of Albania is an Albanian folk music singer with a widespread following among the Albanian-speaking people all over the world. Fara is from Korçë and is one of the greatest 'serenata' singers....

Composers and Music Directors

Music director

A music director may be the director of an orchestra, the director of music for a film, the director of music at a radio station, the head of the music department in a school, the co-ordinator of the musical ensembles in a university or college , the head bandmaster of a military band, the head...

Tish Daija Ferdinand Deda Limoz Dizdari Limoz Dizdari Limoz Dizdari, Merited Artist of Albania, is a well known Albanian composer of classical music and music for movies.-References:... Simon Gjoni Simon Gjoni Simon Gjoni was an Albanian composer of many popular pieces for piano and orchestra.-Life:Gjoni was born on October 28, 1925 in the city of Shkodër, Albania. He was educated in a rank and file urban family and graduated from the "Illyricum" High School of the city... Pjetër Gaci

Tonin Harapi Tonin Harapi Tonin Harapi was an Albanian composer and teacher. Born in Shkodra, Albania. He studied composition in Moscow, USSR. He was professor of composition at the Conservatory of Tirana; and the winner of many prizes and titles.-Discography:... Eno Koço Kujtim Laro Aleksandër Peçi Aleksandër Peçi Aleksandër Peçi is an Albanian composer; one of the most important figures of the contemporary Albanian classical music.... Rifat Teqja

Nikolla Zoraqi Nikolla Zoraqi Nikolla Zoraqi People's Artist of Albania, was an Albanian composer. His works included movie music and operas, notably Cuca e maleve .-References:...

Actors

Albert Vërria Albert Vërria Albert Vërria is an Albanian actor. He is a Merited Artist of Albania.- Filmography :*Rrethimi i vogël - *Melodi e pandërprerë - *Ditë të qytetit tim - *Goditja - *Përtej mureve të gurta -... Bujar Lako Edi Luarasi Esma Agolli Esma Agolli Esma Agolli was an Albanian actress of stage and screen. She died of cardiac arrest. She had receveived the title of Merited Artist of Albania and acted in 60 different roles, her first one in 1948.She liked dancing.-References:... Fatmir Haxhiraj Gulielm Radoja Ilia Shyti Jani Riza Lec Bushati Lazër Filipi

Liza Laska Luftar Paja Mirush Kabashi Ndrek Luca Ndrek Luca Ndrek Luca was an Albanian actor.He has appeared in almost 25 films between 1963 and 1996.-Filmography:*Viktimat e Tivarit *Balada e Kurbinit *Guri i besës... Ndricim Xhepa Ndriçim Xhepa Ndriçim Xhepa is an Albanian stage and film actor. He has acted at the National Theater of Albania. He is very well known in Albania as an award-winning actor.-Filmography:... Prokop Mima Reshat Arbana Reshat Arbana Reshat Arbana is a notable Albanian cinema and stage actor. He has interpreted around 35 characters in movies and theatre.... Rikard Ljarja Dhorkë Orgocka Roland Trebicka

Roza Anagnosti Serafin Fanku Stavri Shkurti Thimi Filipi Timo Flloko Vangjel Heba Vangjush Furxhi Viktor Zhusti Yllka Mujo Yllka Mujo Yllka Mujo is an Albanian actress. Mujo is especially known for her distinguished roles in Albanian movies during the communist regime.-Filmography:The following list is filmography containing major roles played by Mujo.... Zyliha Miloti

Ramazan Njala Arben Shaka Enver Dauti

See also

• Civil awards and decorations of Albania
  Civil awards and decorations of Albania
  The Civil awards and decorations of Albania are awards and decorations that have been given in Albania since 1925.-History of the awards:In 1925 Ahmet Zogu, while 16th Prime Minister of Albania, instituted the awards....
  
  
• People's Artist of Albania
  People's Artist of Albania
  People's Artist of Albania was an honorary title for the decoration of outstanding art performers of People's Socialist Republic of Albania, whose merits were exceptional in the sphere of development of the performing arts . It was created by law in 1960 and amended in 1980. The title was no longer...
  
  
• Meritorious Artist
  Meritorious Artist
  Meritorious Artist , also translated as Merited Artist, Deserved Artist or Distinguished Artist or Honorary Artist or Honorable Actor) is an honorary title in the Soviet Union, Russian Federation, Union republics, and Autonomous republics, also in some other Eastern bloc states, as well as in a...