Yllka Gashi

Actress

Yllka Gashi is an Albanian actress born in 1982 in Pristina. She graduated in acting from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts at the University of Pristina. She gained popularity in Kosovo and among the Albanian diaspora for her role as Zana in the beloved TV series  FAMILJA MODERNE (2004 – 2011), which aired over 300 episodes and was produced by Radio Television of Kosovo. Her role as Fahrije in Blerta Basholli’s film HIVE (2021) brought her international acclaim. The film made history at the 2021 Sundance, winning three major awards in the World Cinema category and earning a spot on the shortlist for the 94th Oscars.

FILMOGRAPHY

Feature Film

  • HIVE (2021)

  • KUKUMI (2005)

  • VULTURE / SHKABA (2005)

 

Short Film

  • THE WEDDING TAPE (2011)

  • LENA & ME (2011)

  • THE SHOEMAKER (2011)

  • MESAZHI (2009)

  • PSE NUK PO FOLË?” (2009)  

  • RELAX (2003)

 

TV series 

  • FAMILJA MODERNE - 10 seasons, 318 episodes (2004 - 2011)

  • KOMBINATI - 1 season, 22 episodes

  • INSIDE JUSICE