Vezirja
Vezirja | |
|---|---|
| Born | Aleksandër Seitaj January 1991 (age 33–34)[1] |
| Other names | Alex Seitaj Aleks Seitaj |
| Occupations | Actor, drag queen |
| Years active | 2015– |
| Known for | Portokalli Drag Race Italia |
Aleksandër Seitaj, better known by the stage name Vezirja, is an Albanian actor and drag queen best known for her recurring role on Portokalli and for competing on the third season of Drag Race Italia.[1][3] She is the first person in Albania to publicly perform as a drag queen.[4]
Early life and career
Seitaj was born in Korçë, attended Faik Konica Foreign Languages High School and the University of Arts, and began performing as Vezirja in 2015.[5][6] She suffered from depression and suicidal tendencies while attending high school.[7] After graduating from university, she spent a year working for RTSH and became part of the creative staff for the show Vështrim Kritik.[2] She portrayed Zylo in the 2022 film adaptation of The Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo.[8]
In 2023, Vezirja was announced to be part of the cast of the third season of Drag Race Italia. She was sent home by Sissy Lea on the third episode, placing eleventh overall.[9]
Personal life
Seitaj is based in Tirana, Albania.[10]
Discography
Singles[11]
- Shake It (2023)
- Vezirja (2023)
- Dai Tesoro Dai (2024)
- Daughter (2024)
- Na troia (Parody) (2024)
- Carbonara e Amore (2025)
- Donna Hot (with Morgana Cosmica) (2025)
Filmography
References
- ^ a b "Vezirja, 'Drag Queen' i parë shqiptar në Itali". konica.al (in Albanian). Konica. 17 October 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
- ^ a b "Alex Seitaj". topalbaniaradio.com. Top Albania Radio. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
- ^ Dervishi, Anja. "Veshur kuq e zi, Vezirja, 'Drag Queen' i parë shqiptar në spektaklin italian "Drag Race"!". topalbaniaradio.com (in Albanian). Top Albania Radio. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
- ^ "WORLD OF WONDER UNVEILS THE 13 QUEENS COMPETING IN THE NEW SEASON OF "DRAG RACE ITALIA"". assets.worldofwonder.com. World of Wonder. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
- ^ Elezi, Elona. "Vezirja — Albania's first drag queen". dw.com. DW News. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
- ^ "Aleks Seitaj: Si nisi lufta ime me depresionin dhe bullizmin kur isha adoleshent, ndërsa sot ndiqem nga shumë adoleshent në rrjetet sociale". shqiptarja.com (in Albanian). Shqiptarja. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ^ ""a Prindërit s'dinin asgjë, kam dashur të vras veten" Alex Seitaj tregon si luftoi për vite me radhë me depresionin". living.al (in Albanian). Living Albania. 9 December 2019. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
- ^ "Filming of the film 'The Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo' – a co-production of Albania and Kosovo – concludes". indeksonline.net. Indeks Online. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
- ^ "Night of a Thousand Paolas & Chiaras". Drag Race Italia. Season 3. Episode 3. October 27, 2023. MTV / Paramount+ / WOW Presents Plus.
- ^ De Micheli, Arianna (18 May 2024). "Interview with Vezirja". clichemodena.it. Cliché Modena. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
- ^ "Vezirja". music.apple.com. Apple Inc. Retrieved November 12, 2025.