Edmond Budina


Edmond Budina born 21 March 1952, is an Albanian actor, director and writer.

Life and work

Budina was born in Tiranë, Albania, in March 1952. After finishing Albanian Art Academy in 1974 he began acting in National Theatre of Albania. During his career he has interpreted more than 45 roles. His first appearance on screen was in 1978 in the movie Dollia e dasmës sime. Later on he interpreted various roles in other Albanian movies in many of them as a lead actor. From 1980 to 1992 he was a lector at Albanian Art Academy.

Italian period

In 1992 Budina migrated in Italy. He continued his work there initially with small documentaries and roles in theaters, while later on with movies.