Albanian Stars of the Diaspora
Albanian Stars of the Diaspora is an Albanian talent show that highlights the talents of young Albanians or people of Albanian origin living abroad. The television program is organized by the Albanian Media Foundation "Dritan Hoxha" and supported by MEKI (the Albanian Ministry of Economy, Culture, and Innovation).The show is filmed in various cities across Europe and the United States, reaching a wide audience in the Albanian diaspora.
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Genre | Talent show |
Created by | Ilir Shaqiri |
Screenplay by | Ledja Liku |
Presented by | Ilir Shaqiri |
Country of origin | Albania |
Original language | Albanian |
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Executive producer | Ledja Liku |
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Network | Top Channel Albania |
Format
changeThe talent show includes a variety of performance categories where contestants can showcase their skills. The main categories are:
Contestants are required to submit an application, which includes their personal details and a 60-second video performing in the category they choose.After the audition phase, where new talents from the Albanian Diaspora are selected, the public chooses the semifinalists through online voting. Meanwhile, a jury composed of well-known Albanian public figures selects the new talents who advance to the final stage of the program.
Audition Process
changeThe initial stage [1] of the competition is the application process. Participants apply [2] online by providing their personal information and submitting a short video clip (60 seconds) that demonstrates [3] their talent. These videos are reviewed by the show's producers to select [4]contestants for the televised rounds.
Filming Locations
changeThe show is filmed in multiple cities, including:
These locations allow for a broad reach, connecting with Albanian audiences living outside Albania.
Production
change"Albanian Stars of the Diaspora" is produced by Top Channel Albania. The production involves filming in various international locations, allowing contestants from diverse backgrounds to participate and showcase their talent. The executive producer and screenwriter of the show is Ledja Liku. Author,creator and presenter is Albanian coreographer Ilir Shaqiri [5].
Broadcast
changeThe show airs on Top Channel Albania, one of the leading television networks in Albania. It reaches a large viewership within Albania and also attracts viewers from the Albanian diaspora through satellite and online streaming options.
References
change- ↑ ""Albanian Stars of the Diaspora" starts shooting in Rome on September 21". Alfa Press Albania. 2023-09-21. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ↑ "Yjet shqiptarë të diasporës, producentja zbulon emisionin e ri me në krye". Pamfleti (in Albanian). 2023-09-21. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ↑ "Yjet shqiptarë të diasporës, në 21 Shtator nisin xhirimet në Romë". Top Channel (in Albanian). 2023-09-21. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ↑ "Yjet shqiptarë të diasporës, Ilir Shaqiri flet për rikthimin në ekran dhe programin e ri në Top Channel". Gazeta Shqip (in Albanian). 2023-09-21. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ↑ Salsano Rapi (May 29, 2024). "Yjet shqiptarë të diasporës: Ilir Shaqiri flet për rikthimin" (in Albanian). Apple Podcasts series "Ndryshe". Retrieved November 4, 2024.