Gentian Zenelaj

Gentian Zenelaj
Born	(1977-08-13) August 13, 1977 (age 48) Lezhë, PSR Albania
Nationality	Albanian
Occupation(s)	actor, comedian
Years active	2004–
Television	Portokalli (2004–2007) Apartment 2XL (2010–2014) TV Klan (2016–)

Gentian Zenelaj (born 13 August 1977) is an Albanian actor and comedian, best known for his appearances in Portokalli (2004-2007) and Apartment 2XL (2008-2013). ^{[1] [2]}

He started his career in 2004 in the show Portokalli with the group ShBLSh, when this group was the most popular sketch in all the shows. After four seasons in Portokalli, the group ShBLSh disbanded and everyone went into their own procupetions. ^[3]

After three seasons on Apartmenti 2XL, the show was cancelled, but with the same cast, the producer and broadcaster created the Sketch Show Albania. The show aired for two seasons, but it was not successful. Then the show changed again to Apartment 2XL. ^{[4] [5]}

Currently, he hosts a satirical investigative show called "Stop" on TV Klan with Sajmir Kodra since 4 January 2016. ^[6]

Filmography

Gentian Zenelaj is known for playing in movies. One of the movies that he has played is Time of the Comet (2008). ^[7]

References

1. ""3 herë më refuzuan në audicionet e Portokallisë", Gent Zenelaj tregon si ia mbushi mendjen Agron Llakajt". BoldNews.al (in Albanian). 12 April 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
2. "Gentian Zenelaj: "Kësaj here si të ftuar u kemi vënë syrin politikanëve të huaj"". Panorama (in Albanian). 21 September 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
3. "Pajtohen Gent Zenelaj dhe Julian Deda, rikthehen SHBLSH". Lapsi.al (in Albanian). 23 December 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
4. ""Qava si fëmijë te Apartamenti 2XL" Gent Zenelaj zbulon çfarë ndodhi puntatën që ftuan Ermalin". Ora News (in Albanian). 8 April 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
5. "Sketch Show". Tring (in Albanian). Retrieved 24 August 2025.
6. ""STOP" nis sonte në TV Klan, emisioni i ri investigativ". TV Klan (in Albanian). 4 January 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
7. ""Koha e kometës" në ekranin e madh të Tetovës". Telegrafi (in Albanian). 17 August 2009. Retrieved 24 August 2025.