Laert Vasili Age, Wiki and Bio

Laert Vasili

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityAlbanian
Date of Birth07/03/1974
Age50 years
BirthplaceDelvinë, Albania

Bio/Wiki

Other Names
  • Z. Laert Vasili
  • Laertis Vasiliou
ReligionOrthodox Christianity
EthnicityAlbanian-Greek
Zodiac SignPisces

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8½" (174 cm)
Eye ColorDark Blue
Hair ColorMedium Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

DegreeA degree in Drama
Institutions
  • Academy of Arts (now University of Arts), Tirana, Albania
  • National Theatre of Greece Drama School (GNT Drama School), Athens, Greece (1997)

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried
HometownDelvinë

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

Father(retired Albanian Armed Forces Officer) (deceased)
MotherIlia Reveka Vasili (retired Albanian Armed Forces Officer) (deceased)
Siblings
BrotherNone
SisterElena Vasili (realtor)
Other Relatives
UncleIlia Vasili (deceased)

Career

Debut
PlayAntigone (1995)
Achievements
  • 2005: Best Director Prize at the Balkan Theatre Festival
  • 2008: Most Important Theatre Artist of the Year award by Eleftherotypia
  • 2008: MESS Future Prize at the MESS International Theatre Festival
  • 2012: Special Award for Corpus Christi at Athens Queer Theatre Awards
  • 2015: Best Director of the Year award at Pegasus International Awards
  • 2016: Gratitude Award at Ferfilm International Film Festival
  • 2018: Actor of Europe Award at the 16th International Theatre Festival, Prespa
  • 2019: 'Honorary Citizen' of Delvinë
  • 2021: Best Festival Director Award at the 19th International Theatre Festival, Prespa
Industry Contributions
  • Vasili has appeared in numerous films such as 'Mirupafshim' (1997) and 'Hostage' (2005).
  • He has also starred in short films and directed plays addressing immigration and foreign experiences.
  • He pioneered engaging Albanian artists in multilingual theatrical productions across multiple countries.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Laert Vasili had a nomadic childhood, moving frequently due to his parents' military careers.
He developed an interest in acting from a young age, landing lead roles in high school productions
At age 19, he moved to Greece to attend the National Theatre of Greece Drama School, ranking highly.
He participated in several television series and reality shows, including 'Dance with Me' and 'Big Brother Albania VIP 4'.
In a podcast, he shared experiences of violence he faced in Greece and discussed previous substance use.
Vasili is fond of traveling and often shares his adventures through social media.