Dhorkë Orgocka (25 October 1937 – 31 August 2002) was an Albanian actress, best known for her work as a member of
Andon Zako Çajupi Theater since 50s, as one of the first performers on stage.
Biography
She was born in
Korçë
Korçë (; sq-definite, Korça) is the List of cities and towns in Albania, eighth most populous city of Albania and the seat of Korçë County and Korçë Municipality. The total population of the city is 51,152 and 75,994 of Korçë municipal ...
. From the age of 16, she was active with the amateur troupe of Korca Theater as a dramatic and comic actress, as a singer as a dancer. In 1951 she was one of the first female actresses of Albanian professional theater. She appeared in drama, comedy and variety films.
Honors
She received the award of
Merited Artist of Albania
Merited Artist of Albania () was a state honorary title for the decoration of outstanding art performers of People's Socialist Republic of Albania. It was created by law in 1960 and amended in 1980. The title was no longer given in Albania after t ...
for her contribution in film and theatre. A road in Tirana and Korce bears her name.
Personal life and death
Orgocka was married to Albanian actor and director
Dhimiter Orgocka until her death. She 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 ...
on 31 August 2002. She was buried in Korçë, and was survived by her husband and two sons.
Filmography
* Perseri Pranvere (1987) - Nena e Lindes
* Nje vit i gjate (1987) - Nena e Likurgut
* Asgje nuk harrohet (1985) - Nene Xhikua
* Pas Gjurmeve (1978) - Drita
* Flamure ne dallge (1977) - Erisi
* Perballimi (1976) - Mara
* Beni ecen vete (1975) - Teto Ollga
* Horizonte te hapura (1968) - Gruaja e Uranit
References
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1937 births
2002 deaths
Albanian actresses
Merited Artists of Albania