Portokalli (translation: Orange) is an Albanian weekly night sketch
comedy
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and
variety show
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filmed in
Tirana
Tirana ( , ; aln, Tirona) is the capital and 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 overlooking the Adriatic Sea ...
to be specific in
Kashar in front of a live audience. The format of the show includes stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, and live music making the show similar to the "
NBC" show "
Saturday Night Live
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". Portokalli is known to make fun of everyday problems through
humor
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and
satire
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. It also makes fun of political figures such as
Sali Berisha,
Edi Rama
Edi Rama (born Edvin Kristaq Rama, 4 July 1964) is an Albanian politician, painter, writer, former university lecturer, publicist and former basketball player, who has served as the 33rd and current Prime Minister of Albania since 2013 and chairm ...
,
Hashim Thaçi,
Ramush Haradinaj,
Lulzim Basha and others. Portokalli reaches an audience of many ages and is aired on Top Channel.
Cast
*Florjan Binaj
*Gazmend Paja
*Erand Sojli
*Ledio Lako
*Salsano Rrapi
*Rezart Veleshnja
*Albana Perhati
*Marin Orhanasi
*Gent Bejko
*Elvis Pupa
*Romir Zalla
*
Gentian Zenelaj
Gentian Zenelaj (born 13 August 1977) is an Albanian actor and comedian mostly known by his appearance in Portokalli (2004-2007) and in Apartment 2XL (2008–2013). He began his career in 2004 in the show Portokalli with the group ShBLSh, w ...
*
Julian Deda
*Ervina Kotolloshi
*Irgen Çela
*Erion Isai
*Gent Hazizi
*Ervin Bejleri
*Xheni Hallulli
*Renada Caci
*Erdit Asllanaj
*Suela Xhonuzi
*
Eneda Tarifa
Eneda Tarifa (born 31 March 1982) is an Albanian singer, actress and television host. She represented Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016, after winning the 54th edition of Festivali i Këngës.
Life and career
Tarifa was born in Ti ...
*Xhemi Shehu
*Roland Saro
*Bes Bitraku
*Jorke Broka
*Ilia Kaci
*Kreshnik Ibrahimi
*Arben Dervishi
*Linda Jarani
*Rudina Dembacaj
*Erblin Bajko
*Ergys Cekrezi
*Olsi Bylyku
*Aleksandër Grami
*Delinda Zhupa
*Genci Fuga
*Gladiola Harizaj
Viewers
Portokalli attracts over 1 million viewers in
Albania
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,
Kosovo
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,
North Macedonia
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and Diaspora.
Portokalli, most watched sitcom in Albania
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Parts of Portokalli
*Një det me info (A sea of info)
*Portokill
*The SHBLSH
*RTV Kashari
*Loja për pushtet (Game of thrones parody)
*Kimikati (the Chemical)
*Bukra dhe sekretarja e saj (Bukra and her secretary)
*Dy Policat (The Two Policemen) ormerly known as: Polici (The Policemen) / 2006-2015*Çifti i lumtur (Happy couple)
*TV Truthi (Truthi TV)
*Danoci sh.p.k
*Muli Event
*Atentatet (Assassinations)
*InstaGirls (the Instagram Girls)
*Bab e bir (Father and Son)
*Burgu Privat (the Private Prison)
*Pasdite dhe Portokalle (Afternoons and Oranges)
* Familja Astari (Astari Family)
* Luzja
* Ramadan Kafsha
* Bela dhe Stela (Bela and Stela)
* Piceri Django (Django Pizzeria)
* Nini dhe Vini (Nini and Vini)
Notes and references
Notes:
References:
Albanian television shows
Mass media in Tirana
Top Channel original programming
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