The 12th edition of the National Comedy Festival “KoKo Fest” concludes: Here’s how the awards were distributed!

The 12th edition of the National Comedy Festival “KoKo Fest” concluded last night in Korçë with an extraordinary atmosphere of art and emotion.

The play "The most lost place in Albania” by the “Aleksandër Moisiu” Theater of Durrës was declared the winner of this edition, sweeping a total of five awards: Best Play, Best Director for Andia Xhunga, Best Leading Actor for Gentian Zenelaj, Best Young Actor for Aleks Seitaj, and the Audience Award.

The closing night was also enriched by a caricature exhibition by artist Ardi Karanxha, while the artistic evening ended on stage with the play “Black Comedy” from the “Bekim Fehmiu” Theater of Prizren, marking the end of this unforgettable edition.

KoKo Fest 2025 Winners:

Best Play: “The Most Lost Place in Albania”

Best Director: Andia Xhunga

Lifetime Achievement Award: Gëzim Kame

Best Leading Actor: Gentian Zenelaj

Best Leading Actress: Zamira Kita, Olta Daku, Egla Ceno

Best Supporting Actor: Ylber Bardhi

Best Supporting Actress: Liridona Bytyqi

Best Young Artist (Actor): Aleks Seitaj

Best Young Artist (Actress): Endri Çela

Audience Award: “Vendi më i humbur në Shqipëri”

Best Costume Design: Sofia Kara

Best Set Design: Beqo Nanaj

FresKOKO Award: Play “Zullulandia”

Thanks to all participating theater troupes and the wonderful audience who, once again, turned Korçë into the capital of humor and comedy this year.

“KORÇA BOOM”