Muharrem Qena

Muharrem Qena, born in Mitrovica, Kosovo. He was a theatre director, actor, writer and singer/songwriter into becoming one of the most fruitful artistic creators. He was one of the founders of the theatrical scene in Kosovo and of Albanian light music. Also, he was founder of theaters in Prizren, Gjakova and Gjilan. He has a family that contributed a lot to Kosovo's art. He finished his high school in Prishtina, while his film school he finished in Beograd. Qena directed over 200 plays, several of which were awarded in the former Yugoslavia, including 'Bashkëshortet', The Lady of the Camellias, Erveheja, Men of Broken Hopes, Enemy of the People, Ambrosio, etc. He remains one of the most awarded Kosovo artists. His production of Erveheja received five most renowned awards at the national meeting of theaters in 1967, in Novi Sad. He also directed numerous TV dramas as well as short films and documentaries. Also, he performed as a film actor in Kapaten Lleshi, Proka, The rabbit with five paws and Kukumi. He is considered greatest creator in Kosovo by many local and international medias.