Albania mourns the loss of Margarita Xhepa, the legendary actress whose voice, grace, and soul shaped the golden era of Albanian theater and film.

The great Margarita Xhepa, the radiant voice of Albanian theater, the beating heart of decades of cultural expression, and a living symbol of artistic patriotism, passed away—leaving behind a legacy that will never fade.

Born to enchant, Margarita Xhepa embodied the spirit of the Albanian woman—strong, poetic, dignified, and eternal. Her career spanned over six decades, from the National Theater of Tirana to iconic roles in Albanian cinema that shaped generations. With her commanding presence, eloquent voice, and deep emotional range, she brought to life the works of Fan Noli, Migjeni, Ismail Kadare, and the great playwrights of the world—always wearing her Albanian identity like a crown.

Margarita Xhepa was not just an actress. She was the voice of the motherland, the whisper of resistance, the elegance of culture, and the tenderness of memory. Audiences around the world—especially the Albanian diaspora in the USA, Italy, Greece, Kosovo, and North Macedonia—have carried her image and words in their hearts, like a piece of home that never leaves.

As Votra Magazine, dedicated to the stories that bind Albanians across generations and borders, we honor her today not with silence, but with gratitude. Gratitude for every line she delivered, every tear she inspired, and every young artist she encouraged.

She has joined the immortal stage now—where the curtain never falls.

Pusho në paqe, zonja e artit shqiptar.