Julian Deda
Albanian comedian and actor ( born 1981)
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Julian "Jul" Deda (born 15 September 1981) is an Albanian comedian and actor. He is known for his role on the Albanian live television non-scripted sitcom Apartment 2XL.[1] He has also appeared in the sketch comedy show Portokalli.[2] He is the co-host of the satirical television program Fiks Fare, along with Xhemi Shehu on Top Channel.[3]
Julian Deda | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 September 1981 |
| Alma mater | Academy of Arts in Tirana |
| Spouse | Armanda Duma Deda |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Zef Deda Rozi Deda |
| Comedy career | |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Genres | Observational comedy, Physical comedy, Improvisational comedy, Character comedy |
Career
Early life and television
Due to the political and economic turmoil in Albania during the early 1990s, Deda emigrated with his family to Germany, returning in 1996. Following his studies at the Academy of Arts, he began working in television in the early 2000s, initially appearing on the comedy show Portokalli. He later joined the cast of Apartamenti 2XL, an unscripted comedy format that ran for several seasons. Following that, he appeared on the humor program Duplex[4] and began[5]
Film
He has acted in various films, including Alive (2009), Der Albaner (2010), and I Love Tropoja (2020).[6]
Reality television
In 2024–2025, Deda participated in the third season of Big Brother VIP Albania. He was the runner up of that season.[7]
Personal life
Filmography
| Year | Title | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Alive | Fatime's brother | Big screen debut |
| 2010 | Der Albaner[11] | Florenci | |
| 2011 | The Key Issue | Mr. Gigi | |
| 2014 | Simon | Simoni | |
| 2020 | I Love Tropoja[12] | Valbona's brother |