Today, Albania bids farewell to one of the brightest figures of Albanian stage art and cinematography. Margarita Xhepa, the actress who with her talent, voice and soul gave life to hundreds of characters, has passed away, but her artistic legacy will remain immortal.
Born on April 2, 1932 in Lushnja, Margarita Xhepa quickly became one of the most important figures of Albanian stage and screen. With a rich career spanning over half a century, she embodied the Albanian woman in all her dimensions – gentle and wise, strong and defiant, compassionate and courageous.
A life in the service of art
Margarita Xhepa began her career at the National Theater, where she performed over 150 roles, giving the audience indelible emotions. “The General of the Dead Army”, “Who Brought Doruntina”, “Erveheja”, “Besa”, “The Snow Softener”, “The Second Face”, “Luiza Miler”, are just some of the pearls of the stage that bear her golden seal.
With a deep and powerful interpretation, she elevated Albanian theater to extraordinary levels, turning each role into a unique experience for the audience.
An icon of the Albanian screen
But Margarita Xhepa was not only a star of the stage – she also left an indelible mark on cinema. With an impressive presence in over 30 films, she played characters that touched the hearts of the audience and remain immortal in the history of Albanian film.
1) "General Gramofoni" - An unforgettable role where the depth of her interpretation stood out.
2) “November the Second” – Where she gave a powerful portrayal of sacrifices and patriotic spirit.
3) “Red Flowers, Black Flowers” ??– Another testament to her great art.
4) “The Uninvited”, “Years of Waiting”, “Bloody Land”, “Bitter Spring” – are films that bear her artistic signature and have made her immortal in the history of Albanian film.
An unforgettable voice, a soul that remains alive
In addition to theater and cinema, Margarita Xhepa was a master of poetry. Her resonant voice, warm and full of feeling, brought to life the most beautiful Albanian poems. Her interpretations of the poems of Naim Frashëri, Dritëro Agolli, Lasgush Poradeci, Azem Shkreli and many others are a treasure that will remain forever in the memory of Albanians.
A strong woman, a timeless artist
Margarita Xhepa was and remains a model of inspiration not only for generations of young actors, but also for every Albanian who saw art as a way to ennoble the soul. With unwavering dignity, with an immense love for the theater and the audience, she lived a life filled with art, giving everything to the Albanian stage and screen.
Farewell, great Margarita!
Today, the stage is silent. The lights are out. But your spirit, Margarita, will never fade. You will live on in every role you have played, in every word you have spoken, in every heart you have touched with your great art.
Farewell, Daisies of Albanian art!
Albania will remember you forever!
