The 12th National Comedy Festival “KoKo Fest” closed last night in Korçë with an extraordinary night full of art and emotion. The festival featured seven diverse performances. Theater groups from Albania, Kosovo, and Italy took the stage, showcasing a rich variety of comedic styles.

Korçë Mayor Sotiraq Filo said the closing night included a cartoon exhibition by artist Ardi Karanxha. Additionally, the evening ended with the play “Black Comedy” by the “Bekim Fehmiu” Theater from Prizren, which brought the festival to a memorable close.

The play “The Most Lost Place in Albania” from the “Aleksandër Moisiu” Theater in Durrës was the big winner. It took five awards, including Best Play, Best Director for Andia Xhunga, Best Lead Actor for Gentian Zenelaj, Best Young Actor for Aleks Seitaj, and the Audience Award.

The winners of KoKo Fest 2025 include:

• Best Play: “The Most Lost Place in Albania”
• Best Director: Andia Xhunga
• Career Award: Gëzim Kame
• Best Lead Actor: Gentian Zenelaj
• Best Lead Actresses: Zamira Kita, Olta Daku, Egla Ceno
• Best Supporting Actor: Ylber Bardhi
• Best Supporting Actress: Liridona Bytyqi
• Best Young Actor: Aleks Seitaj
• Best Young Actress: Endri Çela
• Audience Award: “The Most Lost Place in Albania”
• Best Costume Design: Sofia Kara
• Best Scenography: Beqo Nanaj
• FresKOKO Award: Play “Zullulandia”

Moreover, Mayor Filo thanked all theater groups and the audience. He emphasized that, once again, they made Korçë the capital of humor and comedy.

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