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.

## Format

The talent show includes a variety of performance categories where contestants can showcase their skills. The main categories are:
- _Dance_
- _Acting/Performance_
- _Music_
- _Singing_
- _Other Art Forms_

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.

## Contestants and Performances

Below is a list of contestants and their performances in each episode. The competition features a diverse range of talents, including singing, dancing, and other artistic expressions.

### Episode 1 – Rome

|Contestant|Performance Type|
| --- | --- |
|Giulia Muça|Dance|
|Alesia Hamzollari|Singing|
|Denzel & Zhizel Ndreka|Dance|
|Uendi Shaqiri|Singing|
|Nika Tuçi|Dance|
|Arvin Khorsandi|Dance|
|Marsel Meta|Folklore|

### Episode 2 – Rome

|Contestant|Performance Type|
| --- | --- |
|Sara Bishani|Singing|
|Greis Prenga|Dance|
|Kevin Kometa|Singing|
|Enida Nuredini|Dance|
|Alesio Lulaj|Singing|
|Giulia Vuksani|Dance|
|Ema Kapidani|Singing|

### Episode 3 – Rome

|Contestant|Performance Type|
| --- | --- |
|Kimberly Beu|Dance|
|Isabela Shabi|Singing|
|Enart Bakiasi|Singing|
|Erika Shalla|Dance|
|Emili Mankolli|Comedy|
|Alked Kuçi|Dance|
|Ana Qyra|Singing|

## Audition Process

The initial stage  of the competition is the application process. Participants apply  online by providing their personal information and submitting a short video clip (60 seconds) that demonstrates  their talent. These videos are reviewed by the show's producers to select contestants for the televised rounds.

## Filming Locations

The show is filmed in multiple cities, including:
- _Rome_
- _Dortmund_
- _Skopje_
- _Pristina_
- _Basel_
- _Milan_

These locations allow for a broad reach, connecting with Albanian audiences living outside Albania.

## Production

"_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, author and screenwriter of the show is Ledja Liku.
Presenter is Albanian coreographer Ilir Shaqiri till semifinals and final phase.

## Collaborators and Support

The television program organized by _Dritan Hoxha Media Foundation"_and supported by MEKI (the Ministry of Economy, Culture, and Innovation) has been filmed in various cities across Europe and the United States, reaching a wide audience within the Albanian diaspora.

## Impact and Objectives of the Program

The program has contributed to promoting Albanian culture and preserving cultural identity among younger generations in the diaspora. Participants from the Albanian diaspora have had the opportunity to present ideas and projects to a global audience, showcasing their talents and achievements beyond the borders of Albania, Kosovo, and the Albanian Diaspora. This inclusion has allowed them to feel more connected to their roots and to contribute to the development of their country of origin.

## Broadcast

The 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.

## Infobox (television)

- **name**: Albanian Stars of the Diaspora
- **alt name**: * Yjet Shqiptarë të Diasporës
* Yjet e Diasporës
- **genre**: Talent show
- **creator**: Ledja Liku
- **presenter**: Ilir Shaqiri
 Danja Koka
- **country**: Albania
- **language**: Albanian language, Albanian
- **network**: :en:Top Channel, Top Channel
- **executive producer**: Wikidata:Q130489426, Ledja Liku
- **director**: Drilon Jaku
- **editor**: Silvana Babaramo
- **num episodes**: 14
- **num seasons**: 1
- **screenplay**: Wikidata:Q130489426, Ledja Liku