Dhorkë Orgocka

Dhorkë Orgocka
Born25 October 1937
Korçë, Albania
Died31 August 2002(2002-08-31) (aged 64)
Tirana, Albania
OccupationActress
Years active1953–2002
SpouseDhimiter Orgocka (m. ?–2002)
Children2
Awards Merited Artist

Dhorkë Orgocka (25 October 1937 – 31 August 2002) was an Albanian actress. She was best known for her work as a member of Andon Zako Çajupi Theatre since the 1950s, as one of the first performers on stage.[1]

Biography

She was born in Korçë. From the age of 16, she was active with the amateur troupe of orçë Theatre 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 theatre. She appeared in drama, comedy and variety films.[2]

Orgocka was married to Albanian actor and director Dhimitër Orgocka until her death.[3] She died in Tirana on 31 August 2002. She was buried in Korçë, and was survived by her husband and two sons.

Honors

She received the award of Merited Artist of Albania for her contribution in film and theatre. A road in Tirana and Korçë bears her name.[4]

Filmography

  • Perseri Pranvere (1987) - Nena e Lindes[5]
  • Nje vit i gjate (1987) - Nena e Likurgut[6]
  • Asgje nuk harrohet (1985) - Nene Xhikua[7]
  • Pas Gjurmeve (1978) - Drita[8]
  • Flamure ne dallge (1977) - Erisi[9]
  • Perballimi (1976) - Mara[10]
  • Beni ecen vete (1975) - Teto Ollga[11]
  • Horizonte te hapura (1968) - Gruaja e Uranit[12]

References

  1. ^ Shqiptare, Aktoret. "Dhorke Orgocka (1936-2002) | Aktoret Shqiptare". Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  2. ^ naishte (23 November 2019). "Mundimet e çiftit Orgocka kur Zonja nga qyteti, shfaqej përpara Enver Hoxhës – Nga Vepror Hasani". naishtedikur.info. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Humbi gruan e tij Dhorkën, Dhimitër Orgocka: Sa herë largohem nga Korça, mendoj..." Mega News. 8 January 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  4. ^ "How to get to Rruga Dhorkë Orgocka in Tiranë by Bus". moovitapp.com. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  5. ^ "PËSËRI PRANVERË – Enciklopedia Shqiptare" (in Albanian). Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  6. ^ "NJË VITË I GJATË – Enciklopedia Shqiptare" (in Albanian). Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  7. ^ "ASGJË NUK HARROHET – Enciklopedia Shqiptare" (in Albanian). Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  8. ^ "PAS GJURMËVE – Enciklopedia Shqiptare" (in Albanian). Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  9. ^ "FLAMUR NË DALLGË – Enciklopedia Shqiptare" (in Albanian). Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  10. ^ "PËRBALLIMI – Enciklopedia Shqiptare" (in Albanian). Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  11. ^ "BENI ECËN VETË – Enciklopedia Shqiptare" (in Albanian). Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  12. ^ "HORIZONTE TË HAPURA – Enciklopedia Shqiptare" (in Albanian). Retrieved 26 July 2021.