Agim Shuka (29 April 1942 – May 20, 1992) was an Albanian actor known for playing numerous roles in films and theaters.
Agim Shuka | |
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| Born | Agim Kozma Shuka 29 April 1942 |
| Died | 20 May 1992 (aged 50) |
| Cause of death | Murder |
| Resting place | Tirana |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1966–1992 |
| Known for | Actor in Albania |
| Spouse(s) | Fedra (nee Pilika) Shuka, 1975-1992 |
| Children | Orli Shuka Iris Shuka |
| Parent | (Father) Kozma Koli Nasi Shuka (Mother) - Kristina (nee Leka) Shuka |
| Relatives | Vasil Shuka (Brother), Toli Shuka (Uncle), Fani Shuka (Uncle), Ardian Shuka (Nephew), Koli Shuka (Grandfather), Dafina Papa (Grandmother), Dhoksani Leka (Grandfather), Nasi Shuka (great grandfather), Bella Shuka (Granddaughter), Kristina Shuka (Granddaughter), Glen Vorpsi (Grandson) |
| Family | Shuka |
Early life and Family origins
editAgim Shuka was born in April of 1942 in Kuçovë, Albania, which is in the Berat county. He is the child of Kozma Shuka and Kristina Leka and had an older brother, Vasil Shuka (1939–1995). His mother, Kristina, was the daughter of Dhoksani Leka. She was from the Mangalem neighbourhood in Berat. His father, Kozma Shuka, and his paternal family (Shuka), had their origins in Vokopole,[1] a village in Berat. Agim and his family were of the Orthodox Christian faith. Agim can trace his ancestry back to his great-grandfather Nasi Shuka and his grandfather Koli Nasi Shuka. It is said that Nasi Shuka and his brothers, Josif Shuka and Koçi Shuka came to Vokopola from Moscopole, to escape persecution.[2] They chose the village of Vokopola due to the fact the village was Orthodox Christian like the family. His uncle Toli Shuka, opened the first cinema in Kuçovë, now known as "Kinema Kadri Roshi," . Toli was a Partisan from Kuçovë who died in the 2nd World War due to Ballist forces killing him; he became a war hero due to his bravery in the war. Toli gained a street in Kuçovë named after him as a sign of respect from the town.[3] His other uncle, Fani Shuka, helped raise the Albanian flag of independence in Vokopola, which represented the city of Berat, in 1912 with fellow patriot Kostandin Gjorga, who was a delegate of Ismail Qemali, and fellow family member Tili Shuka. Fani also took part in the Vlora war in 1920 against the Italians, killing one, as he lived in Vlore during this time period. Agim lost his father Kozma Shuka at a young age, therefore only growing up with his mother Kristina and brother Vasil mainly throughout his youth. Agim was always passionate about acting and eventually pursued his dreams.
Education
editAfter graduating from the Higher Institute of Arts (today the Academy of Arts), he started working as an actor in the People's Theatre (today the National Theatre) and later as a lecturer at the Higher Institute of Arts (today the Academy of Arts)
His first film role was "Dini" in Oshtimim në bregdet in 1966. Other film roles would continue, such as the role of "Bashkim" in Old Wounds in 1969; "Sandri" in In the Beginning of Summer in 1975; the role of the Albanian Commissioner of the Naval Base in Face to Face; "Musa" in Militant in 1984, etc. His most recent role was as Anila's father in A Boy and A Girl in 1990.
Personal life and family life
editHe married Fedra Pilika from Korçë on the 27th of July 1975. Her brother was the former footballer and manager Aleko Pilika. Agim then moved to Vlore with Fedra, and had two kids with her. Orli Shuka (1976) and Iris Shuka (1979), the family, moved to Tirana afterwards, where he lived out the rest of his life and amazing acting career.
Agim Shuka died in 1992 due to a brutal attack against him. He did not survive.[4] The police never discovered why these events occurred.
His brother, Vasil, died three years later due to gang violence to do with his son Ardian.
Filmography
edit1990—Fletë të bardha .............................Kryetari i Kooperativës[5][6]
1990—Një djalë edhe një vajzë ...............................Babai i Anilës [7]
1988—Shkëlqimi i përkohëshëm ...............................Trajneri[8]
1988—Treni niset në shtatë pa pesë ........................Doktori[9]
1987—Telefoni i një mëngjesi ...............................Dhimitri[10]
1986—Dy herë mat............................................Shefi i Policisë[11]
1986—Rrethimi i vogël..............................Faiku, Sekretari i Partisë së Rrethit[12]
1985—Të shoh në sy ...............................Zv/Drejtori[13]
1984—Militanti .................................................Musai[14]
1984—Taulanti kërkon një motër ............................Gëzimi[15]
1982—Shi në plazh teatër-komedi.............................Daja[16]
1982—nëntori i dytë ..........................................Jani Minga[17]
1980—Një ndodhi në port .....................................Inxhinieri i laboratorit[18]
1980—Vëllezër dhe shokë .....................................Dania,nallbani i fshatit[19]
1979—Ballë për ballë .....................................Komisari Shqiptar i Bazës[20]
1979—Përtej mureve të gurta ................................Doktor Xhema[21]
1978—I treti .........................................Gëzimi[22]
1978—Vajzat me kordele të kuqe ............................Mësuesi i Historisë[23]
1975—Në fillim të verës .......................................Sandri[24]
1969—Plagë të vjetra ..........................................Bashkimi[25]
1966—Oshëtim në bregdet ...................................Dini[26]
References
edit- ^ "Historiku i Vokopoles: Fshati qyteze i Beratit (Libri i I)". shop.eastview.com. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ Princeton Papers: Interdisciplinary Journal of Middle Eastern Studies. Markus Wiener Publishers. 2000. p. 100.
- ^ "Mirësevini në Bashkinë Kuçovë". Bashkia Kucove. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
- ^ "Vrasja e aktorit të njohur, krimi i pazbuluar i 25 viteve më parë | Gazeta DITA". gazetadita.al. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ^ "Agim Shuka IMDB". IMDb.
- ^ Shanaj, Mevlan, Fletë të bardha (Drama), RTSH-Televizioni Shqiptar, retrieved 10 January 2022
- ^ Mitro, Kristaq; Muçaj, Ibrahim, Një djalë edhe një vajzë, Albfilm, Tirana, retrieved 10 January 2022
- ^ Xholi, Albert, Shkëlqimi i përkohëshëm, Albfilm, Tirana, retrieved 10 January 2022
- ^ Pecani, Spartak, Treni niset më shtatë pa pesë (Drama), Albfilm, Tirana, retrieved 10 January 2022
- ^ Mitro, Kristaq; Muçaj, Ibrahim, Telefoni i një mëngjesi (Drama, Family), Albafilm-Tirana, retrieved 10 January 2022
- ^ Kapexhiu, Bujar, Dy herë mat (Comedy, Family), Albafilm-Tirana, retrieved 10 January 2022
- ^ Kumbaro, Saimir, Rrethimi i vogël (Drama, Family), Albafilm-Tirana, retrieved 10 January 2022
- ^ Shanaj, Mevlan, Të shoh në sy (Drama), RTSH-Televizioni Shqiptar, retrieved 10 January 2022
- ^ Milkani, Piro (26 November 1984), Militanti (Drama), Albfilm, Tirana, Shqipëria e Re, retrieved 10 January 2022
- ^ Keko, Xhanfize (10 January 1985), Taulanti kërkon një motër (Drama), Albfilm, Tirana, Shqipëria e Re, retrieved 10 January 2022
- ^ Kame, Gëzim, Shi në Plazh (Comedy), retrieved 10 January 2022
- ^ Gjika, Viktor (27 November 1982), Nëntori i dytë (Drama), Albfilm, Tirana, Shqipëria e Re, retrieved 10 January 2022
- ^ Hakani, Hysen, Një ndodhi në port (Drama), Albfilm, Tirana, retrieved 10 January 2022
- ^ Anagnosti, Dhimiter (27 November 1980), Vëllezër dhe shokë (Drama), Shqipëria e Re, retrieved 10 January 2022
- ^ Milkani, Piro; Çashku, Kujtim (7 November 1979), Ballë për ballë (Drama), Shqipëria e Re, retrieved 10 January 2022
- ^ Erebara, Gëzim (2 June 1979), Përtej mureve të gurta (Drama), Shqipëria e Re, retrieved 10 January 2022
- ^ I treti (Drama), RTSH-Televizioni Shqiptar, retrieved 10 January 2022
- ^ Erebara, Gëzim (5 March 1979), Vajzat me kordele të kuqe (Drama), Shqipëria e Re, retrieved 10 January 2022
- ^ Erebara, Gëzim (22 November 1975), Në fillim të verës (Drama, War), Shqipëria e Re, retrieved 10 January 2022
- ^ Anagnosti, Dhimiter (23 May 1968), Plagë të vjetra (Drama), Shqipëria e Re, retrieved 10 January 2022
- ^ Hakani, Hysen (6 November 1966), Oshëtime në bregdet (Drama, Family), Shqipëria e Re, retrieved 10 January 2022