Portokalli
2003 Albanian TV series or program From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Portokalli (transl. Orange) is an Albanian weekly night sketch comedy and variety show that airs on Top Channel.[1] It began airing on 31 December 2003[2] and it includes stand-up comedy and live music which makes it similar to the American late-night live television show Saturday Night Live. The show is known to make fun of everyday problems through humor and satire. It also makes fun of political figures such as Sali Berisha, Edi Rama, Hashim Thaçi, Ramush Haradinaj, Lulzim Basha, Ilir Meta, Jozefina Topalli and Alfred Moisiu, including other world leaders like Emmanuel Macron, Vladimir Putin, Aleksandar Vučić, Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un, Angela Merkel and their relations with Albania. Portokalli reaches an audience of many ages and it is filmed in Kashar.[3]
| Portokalli | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy show |
| Directed by | Ilir Muhametaj |
| Presented by | Currently: Salsano Rrapi Nevina Shtylla Kiara Tito Formerly: Agron Llakaj Amarda Toska Eneda Tarifa Xhemi Shehu |
| Country of origin | Albania |
| Original language | Albanian |
| No. of seasons | 40 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Top Channel |
| Production locations | Currently: Kashar, Tirana, Albania Formerly: Qëndra Ndërkombëtarë e Kulturës, Tirana |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 130 min |
| Production company | Top Channel |
| Original release | |
| Network | Top Channel |
| Release | 31 December 2003 – present |
| Related | |
| Saturday Night Live | |
Cast
 | This section's factual accuracy may be compromised due to out-of-date information. The reason given is: "some of the following are not part of the Portokalli cast anymore". (March 2023) |
- Agron Llakaj
- Tan Brahimi
- Florjan Binaj
- Gazmend Paja
- Erand Sojli
- Ledio Lako
- Salsano Rrapi
- Rezart Veleshnja
- Albana Perhati
- Marin Orhanasi
- Gent Bejko
- Elvis Pupa
- Romir Zalla
- Ermal Mamaqi
- Gentian Zenelaj
- Julian Deda
- Ervina Kotolloshi
- Besart Kallaku
- Irgen Çela
- Erion Isai
- Gent Hazizi
- Ervin Bejleri
- Xheni Hallulli
- Renada Caci
- Erdit Asllanaj
- Suela Xhonuzi
- Eneda Tarifa
- Xhemi Shehu
- Roland Saro
- Bes Bitraku
- Jorke Broka
- Ilia Kaci
- Kreshnik Ibrahimi
- Arben Dervishi
- Linda Jarani
- Rudina Dembacaj
- Erblin Bajko
- Ergys Cekrezi
- Olsi Bylyku
- Aleksandër Grami
- Delinda Zhupa
- Genci Fuga
- Gladiola Harizaj
Viewers
Portokalli attracts over 1 million viewers in Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Diaspora.[4]
| Country | Viewers (~) |
|---|---|
| Albania | 800,000 |
| Kosovo | 100,000 |
| North Macedonia | 20,000 |
| Diaspora | 100,000 |
Parts of Portokalli
- Një det me info (One sea with info)
- Portokill
- The SHBLSH
- RTV Kashari (Radiotelevision Kashar)
- Loja për Pushtet (Game for Power, Game of thrones parody)
- Kimikati (the Chemical)
- Bukra dhe sekretarja e saj (Bukra and her secretary)
- Dy Policat (The Two Policemen) [Formerly known as: Polici (The Policemen) / 2006-2015]
- Çifti i lumtur (Happy couple)
- TV Truthi (Truthi TV)
- Danoci Sh.p.k (Danoci Ltd)
- Muli Event
- Atentatet (Assassinations)
- InstaGirls (the Instagram Girls)
- Bab e bir (Father and Son)
- Burgu Privat (the Private Prison)
- Pasdite dhe Portokalle (Afternoons and Oranges)
- Familja Astari (Astari Family)
- Bukra dhe Luzja (Bukra and Luzja)
- Ramadan Kafsha
- Bela dhe Stela (Bela and Stela)
- Piceri Django (Django Pizzeria)
- Nini dhe Vini (Nini and Vini)
- Mami dhe Vajza (Mother and Daughter)
- Zona e Brrylit (Brryli Zone)
- Koha Jote Show (Your Time Show, game show parody)
References
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