Albanian cinema mourns Rezana Çeliku, who has died aged 66

REZANA ÇELIKU DIES AGED 66

Albanian actress and presenter Rezana Çeliku has died at the age of 66. The news was reported on the evening of 20 August 2026 by several Albanian outlets, including Vizion Plus and Top Channel.

The sources consulted did not disclose a cause of death. Out of respect for the family and for accurate reporting, ON MEDIA.AL is not speculating about the circumstances.

ROLES REMEMBERED IN ALBANIAN CINEMA

Çeliku became known to audiences through roles in Albanian films of the 1970s and 1980s. Accounts of her life and career cite appearances in “Ata ishin katër”, “Shokë të një skuadre” and “Një djalë dhe një vajzë”.

Beyond acting, she also appeared as a presenter at concerts and entertainment programmes. According to biographical details published by Albanian media, Çeliku studied economics and law and later worked in public relations at Tirana Municipality.

A FIGURE REMEMBERED BY AUDIENCES

Her death touches a generation of viewers who knew her through Albanian cinema and television. Her screen roles and public appearances remain part of the country’s cultural memory.

REPORTING BASIS

ON MEDIA.AL wrote this article from scratch on 20 August 2026. The death notice and the principal career details were cross-checked in reports published that evening by Vizion Plus, Top Channel and other Albanian media. None of the sources consulted provided a cause of death.