Ana Golja është një aktore dhe këngëtare kanadeze me origjinë shqiptare.

Ana Golja është një aktore dhe këngëtare kanadeze me origjinë shqiptare. Ajo është më e njohur për rolin e saj si Zoë Rivas në serialin televiziv "Degrassi: Next Class" dhe "Degrassi: The Next Generation". Përveç aktrimit, ajo ka ndjekur edhe një karrierë në muzikë dhe ka publikuar disa këngë.

Golja ka marrë pjesë në disa projekte televizive dhe filmike, duke përfshirë filmin "The Cuban" (2019), ku luajti një nga rolet kryesore përkrah aktorit legjendar Louis Gossett Jr. Për performancën e saj në këtë film, ajo mori vlerësime pozitive.

Ajo është e angazhuar edhe në kauza bamirësie dhe ka qenë një zë aktiv për çështje sociale.

Lexoni te plote karrieren e saj.

Ana Golja, 

Ana was born in Toronto, Canada on January 31st, 1996. At the age of 5, Ana started to dance, and her love

for performing grew stronger as she grew older. She began acting at the age of 9, and landed her first

audition by playing Lucy in "1-800 Missing"

. From there, Ana went on to play a variety of roles in several film

and television productions for various networks.

RISING STAR IN ACTING

It’s safe to say Ana is a veteran in the acting industry. With 19 years of experience under her belt, Ana has worked in

film, television and theatre. After many years in the children's television circuit, working for Disney, Family Channel

and Nickelodeon, Ana landed her lead role on “Degrassi”

, where she played the trouble causing diva, Zoe Rivas for

6 seasons. Her contribution to the show earned the production an Emmy nomination for “Outstanding Children's

Program” in 2014. Her other notable projects include “Full Out” (which earned her a Canadian Screen Award

nomination in 2016),

“The Fanatic” (starring alongside John Travolta and Devon Sawa) and “The Cuban” (which

she produced and starred alongside Louis Gossett Jr, Shohreh Aghdashloo and Giacomo Gianniotti).

MUSICAL EVOLUTION

Ana's deep connection with music started at 11 years old, when she landed her first Broadway role in Irving Berlin’s

“White Christmas"

. She then joined Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of "The Sound of Music" in Toronto. Her

musical journey also included classical voice, theory, and piano training at The Royal Conservatory in Toronto. At

just 16, Ana began writing and recording her music. Inspired by the greats such as: Amy Winehouse, Etta James and

Nina Simone, she released her debut album,

"Epilogue” in 2018. This soulful album reached #26 on the iTunes Pop

Album chart. Since then, Ana has gone on to release an EP (“Strive”) in 2021, along with 2 music videos. She is

currently working on her new EP, slated to release in 2025.

CREATIVE ADAPTATION AND FUTURE ENDEAVORS

The pandemic era was a time of transformation for Ana. It influenced her artistic direction, leading to more

instinctive and reflective work. After her debut in producing “The Cuban”

, Ana’s passion for production and

development grew. Inspired by figures like Sandra Bullock, Reese Witherspoon, and Margot Robbie, she aims to

create roles she's passionate about. Her goal is to produce meaningful content that positively impacts audiences.

Currently, Ana is in the process of developing her slate of films. She believes that the world is filled with inspiring

stories, much like those found in films such as "Lion"

,

"Forrest Gump"

,

"The Upside"

, and "Green Book" and she's

determined to bring similar stories to life.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

A C T I N G C A R E E R :

Portrayed 'Zoe Rivas' in "Degrassi: The Next Generation" for 6 seasons. Ana’s

contribution to the show earned them an Emmy nomination for “Outstanding

Children’s Program” in 2014.

Lead role in the film "Full Out" as gymnast Ariana Berlin, which earned her a

Canadian Screen Award nomination in 2015

Winner of the “Best Actress Award” (for her work in “The Cuban”) at the

Italian Contemporary Film Festival in 2020

MUSIC CAREER:

Released the EP “Strive”

, showcasing a blend of contemporary pop and soul.

Debut album “Epilogue” climbed to #26 on the iTunes Pop Album Chart in

Canada

In 2021, released an EP titled “Strive”

, along with 2 music videos

Headlined her first show(sold out) at the Drake Underground in Toronto in

2022

Hosted and performed the Albanian Qualifier for Eurovision