Luiza Xhuvani Biography: Husband, Ethnicity, Awards, Net Worth, Movies, Age, Height, Parents

Luiza Xhuvani is one of Albania’s most respected and accomplished actresses, celebrated for her refined beauty, emotional intensity, and unforgettable performances in both film and theater.

A leading figure of Albanian cinema during the final years of communism and the post-communist transition, she has appeared in over 40 films and remains an iconic presence in the country’s cultural landscape.

Profile

• Full Name: Luiza Xhuvani
• Stage Name: Luiza Xhuvani
• Born: 26, March 1964
• Age: 61 years old
• Birthplace: Sarandë, Albania
• Nationality: Albanian
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 1.70 m
• Parents: Mr. Xhuvani and Mrs. Xhuvani
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Gjergj Xhuvani (m. 1987–2019)
• Children: Andi Xhuvani
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $1 million to $2 million

Early Life and Education

Luiza Xhuvani was born on 26 March 1964 in the coastal city of Sarandë, southern Albania, into an artistic family—her father was a prominent local theater director. From childhood she was immersed in theater and began performing on the Sarandë stage as a teenager.

In 1982 she moved to Tirana and was accepted into the prestigious Higher Institute of Arts (now University of Arts), graduating with honors in acting in 1986. She is of Albanian ethnicity and grew up in a secular environment typical of the communist period.

Career

Luiza Xhuvani began her professional career while still a student, debuting in film in 1985 and quickly becoming one of the most sought-after young actresses in Albanian cinema.

Her breakthrough came with leading roles in late-communist classics such as Të mos heshtësh (1985), Hije që mbeten (1986), and Boll mo lot (1989).

After the fall of communism she starred in her then-husband Gjergj Xhuvani’s internationally acclaimed films, most notably Slogans (2001)—Albania’s official Oscar submission—and Dear Enemy (2004), earning praise at festivals worldwide.

She continued working steadily through the 2000s and 2010s in both film and television, appearing in projects such as Një jetë në kufi (2008), Amnistia (2011), and the popular series Skanderbeg (2020s).

On stage she has remained a pillar of the National Theatre in Tirana, excelling in dramatic roles from Albanian and world classics.

Luiza Xhuvani continues to act selectively in film, television, and theater, and is frequently honored at national ceremonies. Recipient of the “Merited Artist” and “Grand Master” titles, she is cherished as a symbol of grace and resilience in Albanian performing arts.

Social Media

• Facebook Handle: Luiza Xhuvani

Personal Life

Luiza Xhuvani married prominent film director Gjergj Xhuvani in 1987; the couple had one son, Andi, and formed one of Albanian cinema’s most celebrated creative partnerships.

They divorced amicably in 2019 after 32 years together, remaining close friends and professional colleagues until Gjergj’s death in 2022.

Luiza has since kept a relatively private life in Tirana, focusing on family and occasional acting projects.

Filmography

• Të mos heshtësh (1985)
• Hije që mbeten (1986)
• Boll mo lot (1989)
• Slogans (2001)
• I dashur armik (2004)
• Një jetë në kufi (2008)
• Amnistia (2011)
• Amsterdam (2019)

Net Worth

Luiza Xhuvani has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $2 million, accumulated through decades of leading roles in state-funded and independent Albanian cinema, theater contracts, television appearances, and residuals from internationally screened films such as Slogans.