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 Fjoralba Ponari Xhemi Shehu Formerly: Agron Llakaj Amarda Toska Eneda Tarifa |
| 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 | December 31, 2003 – present |
| Related | |
| Saturday Night Live | |
Cast edit
This section's factual accuracy may be compromised due to out-of-date information.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) |
- Tan Brahimi
- Florjan Binaj
- Gazmend Paja
- Erand Sojli
- Ledio Lako
- Salsano Rrapi
- Rezart Veleshnja
- Albana Perhati
- Marin Orhanasi
- Gent Bejko
- Elvis Pupa
- Romir Zalla
- Gentian Zenelaj
- Julian Deda
- Ervina Kotolloshi
- 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 edit
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 edit
- 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 edit
- ^ "Portokalli - Top Channel" (in Albanian). Top Channel. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ^ "Portokalli, 31 Dhjetor 2003 - Viti i Ri" [Portokalli, 31 December 2003 - New Year]. YouTube. 1 April 2016. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "Promo | Për të parë "Portokalli" LIVE, biletat i gjeni në studiot e Tch, Arena Center dhë në Kashar!" [Promo | For the first "Portokalli" LIVE, tickets are findable at the studios of Top Channel, Arena Center and at Kashar!]. YouTube. 25 April 2023. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ Portokalli, most watched sitcom in Albania