Eva Murati
Eva Murati | |
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 Murati while shooting Kangur Tv Show in 2017 | |
| Born | 25 May 1995 |
| Alma mater | Faculty of Law, University of Tirana, Albania |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Website | EvaMurati.com |
Eva Murati (born 25 May 1995) is an Albanian actress and TV host[1]. Starting her career at the age of 15, she made herself known in Albanian showbiz through different commercials and modeling jobs. Eva had her big break in 2013 when she hosted her first TV program Antilope and then she co-hosted with Adi Krasta Duartrokitje, both of them at Agon Channel. She then moved to Vizion Plus in 2016 where she hosted Miss Universe Albania and VIP Zone. She is currently hosting the UEFA Champions League Show and Sport Week at Tring Digital. Murati debuted in film in The Outlaw in 2013. She then starred in 2017 in Ti mund të më quash Xhon. In 2016 she starred in the TV series Skanderbeg. Her most recent project is Kangur which is currently filming. Eva is widely regarded as one of the brightest prospects in Albania television.
Early Life
Early childhood
Murati was born in 1995[2], daughter of Doctor Arben Murati and engineer Anila Stratoberdha Murati[3]. She was born in Elbasan, but her family moved in the capital of Albania, Tirana, when she was at the age of 6. She has two younger siblings, a brother and a sister. She is the granddaughter of Pandi Stratoberdha, hydrotechnical engineer, founder of University of Tirana in 1957 and member of Academy of Sciences of Albania since its founding in 1972.
Education
While living in Elbasan, she attended Imelda Lambertini, the Italian school where she learned to speak Italian and was introduced to Italian culture which had a big influence in her life. After her family moved in Tirana she attended Udha e Shkronjave school. At the sixth grade she moved to The Independent College of Tirana where she finished middle school. Murati completed her high school studies at Petro Nini Luarasi high school, where she won her first audition and made her first steps into show business. She pursued her academic career and majored in law at the Faculty of Law at the public University of Tirana.
Her passion for art bloomed from a very young age since she took part in various competitions like Tirana Teens and later was part of the school drama club. Alongside her academic pursuits she was selected for the debate team in multiple high school competitions. During her school years she competed for various years at Mathematics and General Knowledge Olympiad, where she achieved 8th place in National Ranking.
Career
Modeling and Commercials
After entering high school she participated in her very first audition for Tirana East Gate which she won and so her career in the showbiz took off. She always described this audition as a "struck of luck" because it was a friends' idea to participate in it. She went on doing two spots for TEG named Diҫka e madhe po vjen and Jemi ne, both produced by Le Spot Production. From that moment on she was seriously engaged in the entertainment business.[4] Murati starred in the spot Bring a Friend for Eagle Mobile alongside comedian Gentian Zenelaj, produced by Kube Studios. The spot itself became extremely popular with its tagline Do sjell gjyshen pasdite because it aired during the UEFA European Championship 2012.[5]
Eva Murati was the image of B52 Energy Drink in two commercials, Anything for You and Drink On on February 2012 and November 2012 respectively, both produced by Black Sheep Production.
Eva appeared in the Aurela Gace’s music video TRANZIT which won the best video in the annual competition Netët e Klipit Shqiptar in May 2012. In 2015, Murati was chosen to represent Albania in the Vodafone Italia commercial produced by L-Artists to promote calls from Italy to Albania. The company chose her after seeing Murati’s interview with Italian actress Manuela Arcuri which she previously did in Agon Channel. The campaign lasted a year and was distributed all over Italy.[6]
She became the image of Albtelecom in the role of Era in the sitcom-like commercials, alongside Amos Muji Zaharia, Viola Spiro and Jetmir Pjeternikaj. She starred in Intro Era, Lea, Dhuratat e Mirënjohjes, Anoying Chef, Intro Jona, ALBwifi, Déjà vu, Love, You deserve More and Super-Family from April 2016 to May 2017. They were all produced by Anima Pictures.[7] After starring in the first Albtelecom commercial, Murati was chosen by this company as a spokesperson. She presented the company in various events such as UEFA Euro 2016 Championship.
Eva Murati was the image for La Blanche Lingerie catalogues for spring, summer and fall for 2012 edition. She modeled for Sherri Hill Albania in 2013 in Berat photographed by Fadil Berisha. She did her first bridal modeling with Ma Belle Wedding Dress in 2011, and then collaborated with Geraldina Sposa for many catalogues in various years and participated in the annual Geraldina Sposa Fashion Show since 2014.[8]
She has been an image for many brands such as Delirium, Sassofono, Papillon, Tier and also promoted Kalleshi Center and Sante Plus Estetic. Murati appeared as a cover girl for Vip Albania magazine in December 2013 when she joined Agon Channel then in October 2016 issue when her TV program VIP Zone was about to start. Later she appeared in the monthly Who magazine in April 2016 issue for presenting Miss Universe Albania. The cover of Living magazine Spring 2017 issue was to introduce to the public her new project, UEFA Champions League. Eva Murati is the youngest person to appear in the cover of this magazine, at the age of 21.
Hosting and Presentation
Agon Channel
Eva had her breakthrough in television at the age of 18 when she started working at Agon Channel, an Italian-Albanian television channel, on October 2013 where she was the host of primetime show Antilope[9], which gave her the opportunity to interview Italian stars such as Manuela Arcuri, Enzo Iacchetti, etc.[5] Later she co-hosted the gala show Duartrokitje with one of the historic personalities of Albanian television, Adi Krasta.[5] The show aimed to bring focus to Albanian artists who live and work abroad. She interviewed the world’s most acclaimed soprano by The Economist Ermonela Jaho, classical ballet dancer Anbeta Toromani, modern dancer Brigel Gjoka[10], baritone singer Gëzim Myshketa among many others.[10]
While she was part of the Agon Channel crew she also took part in a Sunday variety show Dita e Shtatë. In the summer of 2014 Murati left Agon Channel to pursue other projects.[10]
Vizion Plus
Murati took a year off from television to focus on her acting career[11] while working on films and TV series then to make a return on March 2016 when she was offered to host Finding Miss Universe Albania. The beauty pageant had a different structure from the previous years as the show lasted for four months and had its grand finale at Tring Digital Studios, where she grabbed the attention of Tring Digital production which she would collaborate in the future.
At the start of the new television season 2016-17 she hosted the newest program of Vizion Plus national television, VIP Zone,[12] a cultural and lifestyle program with a series of interviews that features profiles of artists, athletes and politicians. She interviewed iconic Italian singer Albano Carrisi, CEO of Albtelecom Erkan Tabak, chairman of chamber of commerce Nikolin Jaka, president of Business Albania Luan Bregasi, Albanian soprano Inva Mula, 12 times boxing champion Nelson Hysa, producer Diana Toska, etc. The show also promoted tourism and new cultures.
After gaining more recognition she was entrusted to co-host UEFA Champions League show with journalist Andi Nuraj, which started in January 2017 at Tring Digital Platform and aired in for which she left Vip Zone[13][14]. This was considered a strategic step in her career, considering the great influence that football has in Albania.[15] After the positive reception the program had[16], Murati will also host the UEFA Champions League Show 2017-18.[2] To make her full transition as a sport TV host, she presented Sports Week, which aired every Sunday at Tring Sport News HD from June 2017.[17]
Other Presentations
One Billion Rising was a worldwide feministic movement to help women empowerment that Murati presented at Dëshmoret e Kombit Avenue, in which thousands of women took part by dancing the Break the Chain choreography. This event had a specific importance in her life as she continued to be a women rights advocate later on.
Murati hosted the 8th of March annual concert at the Palace of Congresses, which was in honor of International Women's Day. This event was attended by many political figures and was concluded with a speech by then prime minister of Albania, Sali Berisha. On the behalf of the 100th anniversary of Albania’s Independence, Murati hosted the concert on 29th November 2012. The 2016 New Years Eve Classical Concert was hosted by Murati and TV host Xhani Shqerra.
Other Appearances
As she entered the beauty pageant world by presenting Miss Universe Albania, Murati was invited to be part of the jury at Miss Teen Albania 2016. Murati was also part of the jury in the TV Show Shopping Night aired in Vizion Plus and Living HD as a fashion adviser.
She appeared in the sketch-show Apartamenti 2XL, talk show Rudina, Takimi i Pasdites , Thurje, Mesditë, IN Style, Vizioni i Pasdites, 3JAT, Express Rozë, Life in a Minute, Thumb , Procesi Sportiv, Ora Sport, Glob, Amerikani – I pari në lajme, Hit Play, cooking show Cotto & Mangiatto and Linda dhe Frutat, late night show Oktapod, Top Show Magazine, Turini i Tretë, ProArt, Natën me Fatmir Spahiun, morning show Mirëmëngjes Shqipëri, Wake Up, Vila 24, Ditë e Re and Muzika dhe Kujtimet.
Film
Eva Murati made her first debut as an actress in May 2013 in the short movie The Outlaw directed by Aldi Karaj, produced by AK FilmWork Production in the role of Arjeta co-starring with actor Gazmend Paja. The movie premiered in October 2013 in Tirana and was part of Durres Film Festival.
In December 2016 Murati took part in the artistic project ‘’EKSOD’’ by Justin Fernando Valls in role of Juna. Inspired by the political events of the time ‘’EKSOD’’ produced by JFV Production showed the desire of young adults to leave Albania due to lack of opportunities and not achieving goals because of the corrupted system.
Murati starred in her first full-length movie Ti mund te me quash Xhon(translated: You can call me John) in the role of Alba Basha alongside Genti Kame, Gezim Rudi and Ermira Gjata. She initially won the audition for the role of Lorna, but she rejected it due to personal reasons. In this teenage drama she played the free spirited teenager, who comes from a rich family with political engagement. She is also Lorna’s best friend. The movie was produced by Papadhimitri Production. It premiered on 29 of March 2017 at Millennium and Imperial Cinemas.
TV Series
In December 2015 Murati had her TV show debut as a guest star on Kokrrat. She appeared in the fifth episode of the series as a pharmacist and the lead character’s love interest, by the name of Eva. The show was produced by Digitalb and also aired on T HD and IN TV.
In 2016 she starred in the TV show Skanderbeg in the role of Mara, the fictional sister of Albania’s national hero, Gjergj Kastriot Skenderbeu, alongside Laert Vasili, Ermal Mamaqi, Vedat Bajrami and Zyliha Miloti. The show it’s considered as the highest budged series in the history of Albania. The TV series was directed by American director Adam Pray and produced by Digitalb and Cukali Production.
Eva Murati will star in the upcoming "Kangur" TV show, written and directed by Luan Kryeziu, produced by Iliria Film Production. The show started production on June 2017 and is currently filming in Albania.
Theater
Murati had her theatrical debut at Bertolt Brecht’s adaptation of Three Penny Opera in the protagonist role of Polly Peachum. Later she proved herself as a singer and dancer in the musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s play The Two Gentlemen of Verona in the leading role of Sylvia.
Personal Life
Eva is known for being an animal rights supporter and activist. While she was presenting Miss Universe Albania, she becomes supporter of Albanian Red Cross and she is an actively known member since then. She often expressed Liberal thoughts, although Murati has never expressed her political views.
Since the start of her career with One Billion Rising movement, Murati is considered a feminist and has always been an advocate of gender equality. She often expressed that there should be more reforms to help women emancipation especially in Albania and has used her image to influence young women to be more independent. Eva is fluent in English, Italian and Spanish and has knowledge of French.
Since 2011, she has been in a relationship with Genar Topalli, whom she met in high school.[10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Outlaw | Arjeta | Short |
| 2016 | Eksod | Juna | Art Project |
| 2017 | You Can Call Me John | Alba Basha |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-2014 | Antilope | Herself/Host | |
| Duartrokitje | Herself/Host | ||
| 2015 | Kokrrat | Eva | Guest Appearance |
| 2016 | Finding Miss Universe | Herself/Host | |
| Skanderbeg | Mara | ||
| VIP Zone | Herself/Host | ||
| 2017-present | UEFA Champions League Show | Herself/Host | |
| Sports Week | Herself/Host | ||
| 2018 | Kangur Tv Show | — | Pre-production |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Three Penny Opera | Polly Peachum | |
| 2014 | Two Gentleman’s from Verona | Sylvia |
References
- ^ "Epoka e re e televizionit: Ja vajzat që po pushtojnë ekranet shqiptare".
- ^ a b ""Champions girl", Eva Murati, vajza që la pas gjithë bukuroshet e emisioneve sportive". 6 March 2017.
- ^ "S'mund të ndodhte ndryshe: Eva Murati s'është e bukur krejt rastësisht!".
- ^ "INTERVISTA/ Eva Murati: Për pak sa nuk u bëra 'miss'… Reklama që më 'shpëtoi' nga kurora".
- ^ a b c "Eva Murati". www.listal.com.
- ^ "Eva Murati përzgjidhet nga agjencia që ka punuar me Xhenifer Lopez dhe Penelop Kruz Eksperienca ime me Vodafone Italia… një përrallë! – Gazeta Intervista". intervista.al.
- ^ Eva Murati (9 January 2017). "ALBTELECOM - Sitcom - Era Intro" – via YouTube.
- ^ Murati, Eva. "Eva Murati Bridal Pictures for Living Magazine dreamy..." Eva Murati.
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- ^ a b c d "TELEVIZION: Eva Murati: Kam emrin e femrës së parë, por jam një engjëll!". www.flurudha.com.
- ^ "Eva Murati, bukuroshja që synon të bëhet aktore - GazetaKNN". 30 March 2017.
- ^ Autor, Revista Vip (12 October 2016). "Eva Murati : "Shihemi të dielën në Vizion Plus " - Revista Vip Albania".
- ^ "Eva Murati, 'le magnifique soir' e Champions League në Vizion Plus dhe Tring". 22 February 2017.
- ^ "Eva Murati, një kampione për Ligën e Kampioneve (FOTO)". www.panorama.com.al.
- ^ Online, TemA (10 May 2017). "FOTOT/ Prezantuesja e Champions League, që po çmend shqiptarët…".
- ^ "Eva Murati, nusja e Jozefina Topallit nxjerr jashtë loje Marina Vjollcën".
- ^ Lako, Niko (24 June 2017). "Eva Murati vjen me një emision të ri në Tring".
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