{"id":12346,"date":"2022-12-05T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nyglamour.net\/?p=12346"},"modified":"2026-02-03T01:53:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T01:53:27","slug":"kastro-zizo-how-oscars-opened-doors-to-more-ambitious-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nyglamour.net\/?p=12346","title":{"rendered":"Kastro Zizo: How Oscars opened doors to more ambitious projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Karen White<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most extravagant of award shows, the Academy Awards, best known as the Oscars, are regarded as the most prestigious, significant awards in the entertainment industry worldwide. A nomination alone can transform the career of an artist, actor, or filmmaker. Kastro Zizo (born as Klevis Bega) has taken both Europe and USA by storm with his extraordinary talent and incredible abilities in arts, film, and entertainment. Zizo says for NY Glamour Magazine that an Academy Awards Oscar nomination is a boost for an actor\u2019s career and \u201cundoubtedly a career highlight\u201d that led him to remarkable collaborations with some of the best names in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kastro Zizo became an international sensation when he landed the leading role in the drama feature film \u201cPharmakon\u201d (2012, dir. Joni Shanj), starring as \u201cBranko\u201d. The film was selected as the Albanian entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards in 2013. \u201cPharmakon\u201d won the Jury\u2019s Special Price at the Albanian National Film Festival (2012), Award of Merit, at Lucerne International Film Festival (2013), and Best Actress Award at Levante International Film Festival (2013).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cOscars opened doors to more ambitious projects for my career. Pharmakon film was one of my favorite experiences that inspired more creative ideas and led to great artistic collaborations. I am very proud of my first debut film, it\u2019s a great thought-provoking drama film, directed by the brilliant Joni Shani<\/em>,\u201d stated actor, singer, and producer Kastro Zizo for NY Glamour Magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Famous Albanian superstar Kastro Zizo became prominent in the music industry in early 2000. He won \u201cBest Male Artist, \u201cBest song lyrics\u201d at Top Fest 1 (2003) and \u201cBest Pop\u201d at the Golden Mic in 2004, followed by \u201cArtist of the Year\u201d (2010) and \u201cBest Interpretation\u201d (2011) at Zhurma Music Video Awards in Kosovo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More recently he was named \u201cMost Influential Artist of 2022\u201d by NY Elite Magazine and nominated \u201cArtist of the Year 2022\u201d in commemoration of United Nations\u2019 Human Rights Day in Washington DC. His other accolades include: \u201cBest Music Video\u201d (2022), \u201cBest Interpretation\u201d (Albanian Clip Nights, 2021, 2016; Magic Song 2017), \u201cBest Tendency\u201d (Golden Mic, 2007; Top Fest, 2009; Magic Song, 2009, 2007); \u201cBest Feat\u201d (Magic Song, 2006), \u201cDeliart Award\u201d (Albanian Clip Nights, 2021), just to name a few.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kastro Zizo has been a household name in the global scene winning in several famous international music competitions including Magic Song, Top Fest, and Golden Mic. He frequently appears in national TV shows in Albania and Kosovo as the VIP guest competing and making appearances in top shows such as \u201cDance Albania\u201d, \u201cYour Face Sounds Familiar\u201d, \u201cZona e Lir\u00eb\u201d, reaching millions in viewership. He has also made VIP artist appearances as Jury Member in artistic events organized by the municipality of Tirana, and Ardit Gjebrea\u2019s popular singing competition \u201cMam, po ti!?\u201d which broadcasted on RTV Klan with viewership in Albania, Kosova, North Macedonia, Macedonia, and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cI am thrilled to serve as jury member in the different song contest shows I have participated. It is very meaningful to be part of talent mentoring and further along the journey of young emerging artists. Art is an expression of the soul that takes different meaning as one experiences music in its beaty, art form, lyrics and sound. I love to share my art with the world, and I want to encourage young singers to embrace their creative ideas and pursue their dreams,\u201d <\/em>added Kastro Zizo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before becoming an international star, Kastro Zizo spent his early years dedicated to writing award-winning songs, creating exceptional music, and producing successful TV shows. He made a name for himself with 2 Farm music group, and then moved on to a legendary solo career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kastro Zizo has made history in Albania\u2019s music and art entertainment by pioneering new music genres, best known for his original contribution in creating an evolution of sound in various genres in Albania\u2019s music industry. Whether it\u2019s his socially conscious lyrics (\u201cSilazh\u201d, \u201cPema e Jet\u00ebs\u201d, \u201cMall Burri\u201d, \u201cGjinkalla\u201d ft Blero), the genius sound and creative technique (\u201cPapalove\u201d ft. Young Zerka), or his visionary artistry (\u201cDita Dit\u00ebs\u201d by Kastro Zizo and Rea Nuhu; \u201cMono\u201d by Bojken Lako, Kastro Zizo, Alban Kondi), Kastro Zizo\u2019s masterpieces have influenced generations in Albania, Europe, and beyond. His musical legacy still looms over Albania\u2019s urban rock culture to this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI believe that as an artist, it is important to push the bar higher in the music industry in terms of expectations, the meaning of art and its impact. I think about my own personal expectations about what it means to be an artist. I want my art to create a beautiful and enjoyable experience and I want to share my art with everyone<\/em>,\u201d said the critically acclaimed artist, Kastro Zizo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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