Esma Agolli
- July 1, 1928
- June 5, 2010
- 81 years
- cardiac arrest
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|Esma Agolli (1 July 1928 – 5 June 2010) was an Albanian actress. She received the title of Merited Artist of Albania and acted in 60 different roles, her first one in 1948.
Biography
Esma Agolli made her debut as a theater actress at the National Theater Tirana (Teatri Kombëtar) in 1948. In the course of her career, she played over 60 roles on stage, in the cinemas and on television.
Agolli's notable acts include as Olga in Three Sisters, Lena in Leonce and Lena and in 1960, with Mihal Popi as her partner, the title role in Mirandolina in the Albanian premiere of the play directed by Selman Vaqarit.
She officially retired from acting in 1980, but continued her appearances in theatres sporadically.
In 2005, she performed at the National Theater in Tirana in the play "Streha e të harruarve" by Ruzhdi Pulaha.
Death
Agolli died of cardiac arrest.
Filmography (selection)
- Ne shtepine tone (1979)
- Mysafiri (1979) – Agathia
- Përtej mureve të gurta (1979) – Zonja Neriman
- Fëmijët e saj (1957) – Nusja
- Tana (1958)
- Fletë të bardha (1990)
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.On what date was the Albanian actress Esma Agolli born?
- A.5 June 2010
- B.1 January 1948
- C.1 July 1928correct
- D.15 July 1928
Esma Agolli was born on 1 July 1928.
Source: biographical introduction
2.In what year did Esma Agolli begin her career as an actress?
- A.1948correct
- B.1960
- C.1979
- D.1945
Esma Agolli made her debut as a theater actress in 1948.
Source: Biography section
3.What is the total number of roles Esma Agolli played during her career?
- A.70
- B.60correct
- C.50
- D.40
Esma Agolli played over 60 roles on stage, in the cinemas and on television during her career.
Source: Biography section
4.What title did Esma Agolli receive for her work in acting?
- A.Leading Actress of the National Theater
- B.National Artist of Albania
- C.Merited Artist of Albaniacorrect
- D.Lifetime Achievement Award of Tirana
Esma Agolli received the title of Merited Artist of Albania.
Source: biographical introduction
5.At which institution did Esma Agolli make her acting debut?
- A.Albanian Film Academy
- B.Tirana Television Studio
- C.Royal Theater of Albania
- D.National Theater Tiranacorrect
Esma Agolli made her debut as a theater actress at the National Theater Tirana in 1948.
Source: Biography section
6.Which role did Esma Agolli play in the play 'Three Sisters'?
- A.Agathia
- B.Olgacorrect
- C.Mirandolina
- D.Lena
Esma Agolli played the role of Olga in the play Three Sisters.
Source: Biography section
7.Who was Esma Agolli's partner in the 1960 Albanian premiere of 'Mirandolina'?
- A.Leonid Lena
- B.Selman Vaqarit
- C.Ruzhdi Pulaha
- D.Mihal Popicorrect
Esma Agolli played the title role in Mirandolina in 1960 with Mihal Popi as her partner.
Source: Biography section
8.In what year did Esma Agolli officially retire from acting?
- A.2005
- B.1980correct
- C.1990
- D.1979
Esma Agolli officially retired from acting in 1980.
Source: Biography section
9.What play did Esma Agolli perform at the National Theater in 2005?
- A.Leonce and Lena
- B.Streha e të harruarvecorrect
- C.Tana
- D.Fletë të bardha
In 2005, she performed at the National Theater in Tirana in the play Streha e të harruarve by Ruzhdi Pulaha.
Source: Biography section
10.Which role did Esma Agolli play in the 1979 film 'Mysafiri'?
- A.Zonja Neriman
- B.Agathiacorrect
- C.Olga
- D.Nusja
Esma Agolli played the role of Agathia in the 1979 film Mysafiri.
Source: Filmography section
11.What was the cause of death for Esma Agolli?
- A.Old age
- B.Respiratory failure
- C.Cardiac arrestcorrect
- D.Stroke
Esma Agolli died of cardiac arrest.
Source: Death section
12.In which year did Esma Agolli pass away?
- A.2012
- B.2008
- C.2005
- D.2010correct
Esma Agolli passed away on 5 June 2010.
Source: biographical introduction
13.Who was the director of the Albanian premiere of 'Mirandolina' in 1960?
- A.Ruzhdi Pulaha
- B.Esma Agolli
- C.Mihal Popi
- D.Selman Vaqaritcorrect
The Albanian premiere of Mirandolina in 1960 was directed by Selman Vaqarit.
Source: Biography section
14.Which film did Esma Agolli appear in during the year 1957?
- A.Fletë të bardha
- B.Ne shtepine tone
- C.Fëmijët e sajcorrect
- D.Tana
Esma Agolli appeared in the film Fëmijët e saj in 1957 as the character Nusja.
Source: Filmography section
15.What role did Esma Agolli play in the film 'Përtej mureve të gurta'?
- A.Olga
- B.Zonja Nerimancorrect
- C.Agathia
- D.Nusja
Esma Agolli played the role of Zonja Neriman in the 1979 film Përtej mureve të gurta.
Source: Filmography section
16.Which of these films was released in 1990 featuring Esma Agolli?
- A.Ne shtepine tone
- B.Tana
- C.Fletë të bardhacorrect
- D.Mysafiri
Fletë të bardha is listed in the filmography as a 1990 film featuring Esma Agolli.
Source: Filmography section
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