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'''Joe Borg'''  Actor, director and writer was born on 5 December 1948 inside [[Sliema]] by Carmelo Borg from [[Floriana]] and Victoria nee’ Sghendo from Sliema. He was the first child among four siblings who are Marian, Charles, and Tony.
'''Joe Borg'''  born at 5 December, 1948, in [[Sliema]], [[Malta]], He is a Maltese actor, playwright, scriptwriter, director and producer of many biblical pageants, humorous videos and other drama work.  


In 1971 Joe married Mary nee Attard and went to live in [[Mosta]]. They have two children Cynthia born in 1973 and is a teacher at the local primary school and Alison, born in 1979, married to Duncan Abela and the [[Iklin]] residing. Alison is also a teacher in [[Saint Monica School]] in Mosta.
He is married to Mary, née Attard, ans went to live in [[Mosta]], they got two daughters, Cynthia born in 1973 and Alison, born in 1979 wife of Duncan Abela. Joe, now is retired, after 42 years employed with the [[Mizzi Organisation]].


Joe worked in accounts with some of the Mizzi Organisation companies which made a career of 42 years where he retired and today he is a pensioners.
'''Theatre''':


Joe is an actor, director and writer, with five and fifty years experience in theatrical work, on stage, radio television and cinema.
Borg has acted in several plays throughout his life. His artistic career spans more than fifty-five years. He made his stage debut, at the age of ten, at the [[Gzira Primary School]], supervised by his school teacher Mr [[Vanni Riolo]] (A popular maltese actor). In 1964 he took part in a Christmas pageant and in the seventies and following years he went on stage with various popular theatrical companies such as the [[Stage Dragons]], [[Msida Goldoni]], [[Ħamrun Dramatic Company]]. In the last twenty years Joe Borg performed for [[Gżira Pageant]] and Drama Groups, [[Talenti]] [[Jien u l-Oħrajn]], [[Oratorju Qalb ta’ Ġesu’]], [[Karattri]] and [[Bronk Productions Ltd]]. Most of the programmes where performed at the [[Manoel Theatre]], the [[Catholic Institute Theatre]], [[Deporres Hall]], [[Sala Dun Edgar]]  and a number of local village theatres, amongst which the Oratorju Qalb ta’ Ġesu’ in Mosta.


'''Stage''':-
'''Theatre''':


Joe Borg spend his childhood in [[Gżira]], where he started the stage career of ten years inside the Gżira primary school under his teacher Mr. [[Vanni Riolo]].
'''Sixties''':- Performed in humorous plays at the [[Gżira Catholic Action Hall]], and in the first organised pageant produced by Mr Riolo, Joe played the main part of St. Joseph.


In the sixties, he began theatrical in the hall of [[Catholic Action]] at Gżira where one of the actors who organize and take part in theaters in the hall of the same center. For those programs that were held every Sunday, attended hundreds of children.
'''Seventies''':-  Joe performed in :- ''Il-Qalb li ma felhitx aktar'' and  ''Ġuda'' written by Fr.[[Harry Born]] at [[The Deporres Hall]] Sliema. Other popular scripts perfomed in other halls and theatres were :- ''Bint il-Bojja'', ''Żewġ Baħrin u Kuġina'', ''Is-Sigriet tal-Qrar''.  ''Il-Wirt ta’ Stanford'', ''Minix Miġnun'', ''It-Tieni Mara'', ''Dik l-Imgħarqa ta’ Kunjata'', ''Bla Ħtija'', ''Islifni l-mara'', ''Ninsab l-infern''. In the late seventies, Joe took part in the first biblical passion pageant written by himself. The live play was organise at [[Burmarrad church]] and Joe played the part of ''Jesus''.


It was a time where the actors were men only, so Joe and his friends were also doing the female parts. In 1964 Joe took part in the first Christmas pagint raised in the church by Sir Riolo which made part of St. Joseph.
'''Eighties''':-  Between 1980 and 1986 Joe Borg wrote directed and played part in the two biblical pageants perfomred at the Gżira Parish Church and named :- ''Il-Miġja Tal-Feddej'' Joe Borg played ''Zacharias''. (1980) ''Miet Għalina'',  Played ''Barabbas''.  In 1982  at the Speranza Valley, Joe Borg took part in ''Marija'' a biblical play produced by [[Joe Quattromani]], while with [[Ifraħ u Ferraħ Drama Co]] Joe played the major part of the count in ''Bint il-Ħtija'' (1983) Joe played 'Judas' in ''Ecce Homo'' (1983), ''Int Fejn Sejjer'' (1984) and in (1986). Marcellino Hobz u Nbid part played by Joe (Fra Porta). (1989) In 1989-1990 Joe Borg performed at the [[Catholic Institute]] in the controversial script by [[Ġuże’ Diacono]], ''Il-Madonna Taċ-Ċoqqa'' directed by [[Joe Quattromani]].  


In the Seventies, Joe Borg took part with several popular companies of that time including with [[Istage Dragons of  Sliema]] with two drama from the pen of Fr [[Wistin Born]] ''Il-Qalb li ma felħitx aktar''  and ''Ġuda'' that were staged in [[Deporres Hall]] in Sliema. With [[Imsida Goldoni]] Joe took part in several theater plays and comedies in the Club of [[Melita Band]] at [[Msida]] including ''Bint il-Bojja'',  ''Żewġ Baħrin u Kuġina'' ''Is-Siġriet tal-Qrar''. But most who took part was with the [[Hamrun Dramatic Company]] under the leadership of the late [[Emmanuel Grima]]
'''Nineties''':-  Oratorju Qalb ta’ Ġesu`  Joe played Dun ''Mikiel Xerri'' in ''Qalbiena'' written by Dun [[Ġwann Abela]]. (1990) in  ''Angela''  (1991) , ''Il-Fidi r-Rebħa'' (1992). ''Hobson’s Choice'' (1994), ''It-Tajra li ġiet lura'' writen by [[Alfred C. Sant]] (1995), in ''Il-Ġiddieb'' by [[Carlo Goldoni]]. (1995) At the [[Manoel Theatre]],  Joe Borg performed in :- ''Żwieġ bil-Bolli'' by Carlo Goldoni, and ''Don Juan'' of [[Moliere]] (1996) directed by Joe Quattromani. ''Ħielsa'' a passion play where Joe Borg played ''Simon Peter'' (1996). With Talenti directed by [[Mario Micallef]] Joe Borg took part in these gems  written by  [[William Shakespeare]], and perfectly translated to Maltese by the famous Maltese great writer [[Alfred Palma]].


With the H.D.C. Joe home the theaters of all Malta with works several, comedy, drama Fares beauchards, musical comedy sketches etc. Among the theaters that took part in the theater there [[Manoel Theatre]] with ''Il-Wirt ta’ Stanford'' and ''Minix Miġnun'' while in [[Orpheum Theater]] at ''Gżira It-Tieni Mara'' and ''Żewġ Baħrin u Kuġina''.
''Il-Kummiedja tal-Izbalji'' (Comedy of Errors) Joe Borg played ''Solinus the Duke'' at the Manoel theatre. (1997). ''L-Imqarba mmansata'' (Taming of the Shrew) Borg played Battist Minola, the father of the two ladies (1998). Joe Borg played the part of the baker the mysterious murderer, a tragedy written by  [[Eduardo di Filippo]] named ''Is-Sindku'' (1998). ''Romeo u Ġulietta'' at the Manoel Theatre Joe played ''Montecchio'', Romeo’s father. (1999).  Again with Talenti,  ''Rewwixta'' written by [[Oliver Friggieri]], and performed at [[Fort St. Elmo]] where Joe Borg played ''Hompesch'' and also the part of a domenican father fucilised by French soldiers.(1999).  While during the same year, Joe joined Bronk Productions for the first time, taking part in ''Madre Theresa'' at the Catholic Institute.  The story was written by [[Frederick Camilleri]], and directed by [[Pawlu Micallef]]. Borg played the part of the Police Inspector. ''Qalb Ta’ Kampanjol'' written by Alfred C. Sant was performed at the Oratorju Qalb ta’ Gesu’ and directed by [[Tonio Vella]] (il--Majsi).  Joe Borg played the main part of the popular Maquis. (1999).


In [[Catholic Institute theater]], Joe Borg interprets various parties with Ħamrun Dramatic Company including the comedy , ''Bla Ħtija'', ''Islifni l-Mara'' and ''Ninsab l-infern''.
[[File: borgjoe.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Joe Borg – as – Simon Peter]]


Joe also took part in the theaters of [[Siġġiewi]], [[Żurrieq]], while [[Ħal Qormi]] in open air courtyard of the club of the band with musical comedy. Almost annually Joe was taking part with the Hamrun Dramatic Company with a varied program in drama competitions organized at [[Dun Edgar Hall]] at [[Mġarr]].
''Years 2000-2014'':-  Joe Performed for [[Bronk Productions]]:- ''Ġuda'' and  ''Stilla tal-Bigilla'', at the Catholic Institute. (2000) ''Il-Merkant ta’ Venezja'' (The Merchant of Venice) Borg played the Duke, again at the Manoel Theatre. While in ''Invazzjoni'' at the [[Argotti Gardens]] he played il-Balliju and Canon Caruana. (2000)  In ''Macbeth'' at the Manoel Joe Borg played the doctor.(2001) In Bronk Productions scripts,  Joe Borg performed in :- ''Il-Liġi taż-Żwieġ miksura'' written by [[Vitorin Galea]] Joe played a main part of a 'Chinese', in  ''Barabbas'' he played 'Simon Peter' in ''Divorzju Bi Prova'' originated by [[Lino Grech]], he played in 'Nannu Karm', and in ''Toni Bajjada l-Eroj Tal-Assedju l-Kbir''  where Joe Borg played the part of the priest.  


At the end of the seventies, Joe took part f'pageants of passion (his writing) in the church of [[Burmarrad]] which made the part of ''Christ''. In the eighties. Between 1980 and 1986 Joe Borg took part in both pageants, written by himself, one of the other Christmas and Easter which Joe Borg made these parts - ''Il-Miġja Tal-Feddej'' make the part of Zakkarija. (1980) ''Miet Għalina''.
In  2002 Joe Borg played in :- ''Ben Hur'' played 'Baltazar', in ''Il-Majsi u l-mara tal-Ministru'' playing the Minister, while in ''Robin Hood'' he played the 'Bishop'. (2003) In ''Rapunzell Għall-Eurovision'' a Chritmas pantomime (2004-2005) ''Hekk Sejra...skond id-daqqa nisfnu'' with [[Karattri]] under the direction of the great teacher Lino Grech, Joe Borg played the main part of 'Anteru'. (2005). ''Frifet u Barrin'' with Joe Borg played the main part of the father.(2006).  In ''Qalb ta’ Kampanjol'' he played the priest. (2006). ''Majsi u l-Fiera tal-Kappillan'' and ''L-Imbrolji tal-Kunjata'' all performances held at the Catholic Institute [[Floriana]]. (2007) ''Agħtini l-għajnuna'' re the life of [[St. Ġorġ Preca]]. Joe played Vincenzo Preca (2007). ''Feliċ u s-seher tal-Barnuza'' Joe Borg played the parish priest. ''Gawdenz w il-Miss Word Competition'' Borg playing 'Pedro', a Spanish hotel owner. (2008).  ''Il-Miġja tal-Feddej'' Joe performed 'Xmun' the old shepherd.(2008).  ''Stilla tal-Bigilla'' part played 'Kmandant tal-armata'. (2009). ''Pinocchio f’Ħaġar Qim'' Christmas pantomime Joe Borg playing 'Gebbetto'. (2009-2010).
''Hekk Hu l-Bniedem 2009'' Joe Borg playing the blind man of 'Geriko'. (2009)  ''Għimmanu-El'' Joe performed 'Xmun' the old shepherd (2009) ''Hekk Hu l-Bniedem 2010'' , played the 'Magħtub. (2010)  ''X’Aħna Sbieħ...'' at B’Kara Oratory written by [[Ninu Borg]] and directed by [[Pawlu Micallef]] where Joe Borg played the main part.(2010) In ''L-Aħħar Logħba' at the Catholic Institute and as a fund raising in aid of [[Puttinu Cares]] Joe Borg played the village chaplain. (2010) ''Salvani  Zorro  Salvani'' another Christmas pantomime by Bronk Productions at the University theatre [[Sir Temi Zammit]] he played Pedro, the dame’s father. (2010-2011). ''L-Istrina'' at the Catholic Institute and as another fund raising activity in aid of Puttinu Cares Joe Borg played the village chaplain playing in-nannu 'Bert' the Magistrate. (2011) ''Snow White u s'7 Deputati'' another Christmas pantomime by Bronk Productions at the University theatre Sir Temi Zammit, Joe Borg played 'George Pulcinello' one of the Deputati.  (2011-2012). ''Waslet is-Siegħa'' by Bronk Productions Joe Borg playing St. Peter. (2012).  In ''Patta Para Patta'' and ''Pina u Nina'' two Bronk productions comedies at the Catholic Institute where Joe Borg performed two important characters. (2014)  
(1981-1982)
Radio: Joe Borg also took part in plays and programmes on [[Cable Radio]] ([[Rediffusion]) and the [[University Radio]].
The part of Joe Borg was ''Barabbas''.  
 
(1981-1982 -1983)
  ''Il-Miġja Tal-Feddej''  Joe Borg makes the part of Zachary. in Hope Valley (Fil-Wied tal-Isperanza)
(1982) Joe Borg took part in the play ''Marija'' hosted by [[Joe Quattromani]] with the company [[Jien u l-Oħrajn]]  With the company [[Ifraħ u Ferraħ]].
(1983) led by [[Charlie Cachia]] parish hall of the Gżira. Joe made part of the Count in the play ''Bint il-Ħtija''. ''Eċċe Homo'' in the Parish of [[St. Julian's]] and Gżira. Writing and direction of Joe Borg. The part of ''Judas the Iskarrot'' was made by Joe Borg. (1983) ''Eċċe Homo'' in the Church of the ''Immaculate Conception'' Ħamrun and in the ''Church of Stone''. Writing and direction of Joe Borg made part of the Judas Iskarrot also.  
 
(1984) ''Il-Miġja tal-Feddej'' Writing and directing Joe Borg (1984)  
(1985) From  18 to 20 March  ''Hekk hu l-Bniedem'' Writing and directing. Joe Borg.
(1985) From 9 to 11 December ''Il-Miġja Tal-Feddej'' Writing and directing. Joe Borg.
(1986 ) From 17 to 19 March ''Hekk hu l-Bniedem'', Writing and directing. Joe Borg
In oratory Heart of Jesus by Fr. [[Anġ Camilleri]] of Mosta, Joe took part in the Academies. ''Int Fejn Sejjer'' part of the poor of the town.  
 
(1986) ''Marcellino Ħobż u Nbid'' part of Fra Porta.
 
1989) In 1989-1990 Joe Borg took part in Catholic Istitut in the controversial play [[Il-Madonna Taċ-Ċoqqa]] under the direction of Joe Quattromani.
 
In the nineties. In 1990 closing the fiftieth anniversary of the Oratory Heart of Jesus, Joe moved the part of [[Dun Mikiel Xerri]] in the play of [[Fr Ġwann Abela]] ofm  ''QALBIENA''. While also took part in the passion play of the same year written by [[Edwin Vassallo]].
 
(1991)
At the same oratory Borg took part in the academies. ''ANGELA'' (1991),
(1992) ''Mill-Fidi r-Rebħa''  
(1994) ''Hobson's Choice''
(1995) ''It-Tajra li ġiet lura'' by [[Alfred C. Sant]], while in the same year was a prominent actor in ''Lejla ta’ Talent'' in the same square where her oratory d'share two comedies.
Other academy in ''Il-Giddieb'' by [[Carlo Goldoni]]. (1995) In the Manoel Theater Joe Borg took part in the works:- ''Żwieġ bil-Bolli'' by Carlo Goldoni, and ''Don Juan'' by [[Moliere]] where Joe made three parts, three characters in the same comedy.
(1996) Director Joe Quattromani. While in the Oratory of the Sacred Heart upload Ħielsa play of passion where Joe Borg made the part of ''Simon Peter''.  


With the company [[Talenti]] led by [[Mario Micallef]], Joe Borg took part in the works of [[William Shakespeare]], translated to Maltese so well by famous writer [[Alfred Palma]]
'''Television''': Between the years  2000 -2013 Joe Borg took part in various TV shows and sitcoms viz.
''Villa Sunset'' on TVM. Directed by [[Lino Farrugia]]. Joe Borg played the part of the Parish Priest. (2000-2001).
''F’San Valentinu Titbissem u tfieq'' on [[Net T.V.]] Directed by Mario Micallef  u sar fuq NET T.V.  Joe Borg played the part of a Chinese.


All these works were held inside the Manoel Theater  ''Il-Kummiedja tal-Isbalji'' (Comedy of Errors) Joe Borg made part of the Duke Solinus.  
''F’Baħar Wieħed'' on Net T.V.  written by Lino Grech u directed and screened by [[Charles Stroud]]. Joe Borg played Ġinu, Ġoma’s second husband. (2002-2003). ''Ingroppi'' on Net T.V. written by Lino Grech u directed and screened by  Charles Stroud. Joe Borg played iz-Ziju 'Manwel', a main part in the teleserial.  
 
(1997) ''L-Imqarba Mmansata'' (Taming Of The Shrew)
(1998) Borg made the part of the father, Battist Minola Battisti .  
''Il-Buggiardo'' held at the Catholic Institute while at the Manoel theater, Joe Borg interpreted Baker's killer part in the play of Eduardo di Filippo named ''Mayor''
Dawn ix-xogħlijiet ittellghu kollha ġewwa t-tejatru Manoel, ''Il-Kummiedja tal-Isbalji'' (Comedy of Errors) Joe Borg għamel il-parti ta’ Solinus id-Duka.
 
(1997)  ''L-Imqarba mmansata'' (Taming of the Shrew) Borg ghamel il-parti tal-missier, Battist Minola ''Romeo and Ġulietta'' in the Manoel Theatre Joe made part of Montecchio father of Romeo.
 
(1999). With the same company writing [[Oliver Friggieri]], ''Rewwixta'' held in [[Saint Elmo]] where Joe Borg made part of Hompesch and a Dumnikan monk.
 
(1999) With [[Bronk Productions]] [[Madre Theresa]] at the Catholic Institute writing of [[Frederick Paul Camilleri]] direction by [[Pawlu Micallef]] where  Joe Borg made part of the Inspector.
(1999)  ''Qalb Ta’ Kampanjol''  of Alfred C. Sant at the Oratory of the Sacred Heart, under the direction of [[Tonio Vella]].
 
(2000) Joe Borg moved the main part of the Marquis. And  ''Ġuda'' and ''Stilla tal-Bigilla'' Joe Borg moved the parts of Peter and Preident repettivament, works uploaded by Bronk Production at the Catholic Institute and other places.
 
(2000) in Manuel Theatre with ''Talenti'' ,  ''Il-Merkant ta’ Venezja''  Joe made a part of the Duke. ''Invazzjoni'' in [[Argotti Gardens]] Borg made part of Balliju and Canon Caruana (2000) ''Macbet''h Joe Borg made the part of the Doctor, working as usual raised in Manoel Theater.  
 
(2001) In the same year with [[Bronk Productions]] Joe Borg interprets these parts, all uploaded work at the Catholic Institute - ''Il-Liġi taż-Żwieġ miksura'' writing  [[Vitorin Galea]], where Borg  made part of Chinese, In  ''Barabbas'' Borg made the part of Peter, and ''Divorzju Bi Prova'' of [[Lino Grech]], where Joe made the part of the grandfather, while in  ''Toni Bajjada l-Eroj Tal-Assedju l-Kbir'' Joe Borg made the part of the priest.
 
In 2002 Joe Borg made these parts - ''Ben Hur'' part of Baltazar,  ''Il-Majsi u l-mara tal-Ministru''  where Joe made the part of the Minister. In ''Robin Hood'' part of Bishop.
 
(2003) ''Rapunzell For Eurovision'' pantomima Christmas in the theater of the [[GWU]] (2004-2005) by Bronk Productions all well. ''Hekk Sejra...skond id-daqqa nisfnu'' with Company [[Karattri]] under direction of conductor, brilliant actor and writer of numerous theatrical and television works Lino Grech. Joe Borg moved the main part of Anteru soft man and a woman toy.  
 
(2005) ''Frifet u Barrin'' with Joe Borg make the main part of the father also under the direction of Lino Grech and retrieved at the Catholic Institute also.
 
(2006)  ''Qalb ta’ Kampanjol''  writing Alfred C. Sant with Tonio Vella direction moved the part of the priest. (2006) ''Majsi u l-Fiera tal-Kappillan'' and ''L-Imbrolji tal-Kunjata''  brought by Bronk Productions where Joe Borg succeeded in her role.
 
2007) ''Agħtini l-għajnuna''  play about the life of [[Dun Ġorġ Preca]]. Writing and direction of Lino Grech bringing in Catholic Institute, where Joe Borg made part of  Dun Ġorġ father. (2007).  ''Feliċ u s-seħer tal-Barnuża'' Joe Borg at the part of the priest.  ''Gawdenż w il-Miss Word Competition'' where Borg made part of Spanish Pedro.
 
(2008). Commemoration Of ''George Cross'' at St George. Joe Borg as Ġuże Chetcuti participate in xenetti. (2008).  ''Il-Miġja tal-Feddej'' where Joe Borg made part of an old shepherd Simon. (2008).  ''Stilla tal-Bigilla'' at the Catholic Institute where Joe Borg made ta'Kmandant part of the army.
 
(2009) Commemoration Of George Cross at St George. Joe Borg as Ġuże Chetcuti participate in xenetti. (2009). ''Pinocchio Ħaġar Qim'' pantomima which was held in the theater of secondary school Paola, where Joe Borg made part of Gebbetto. 2009-2010).  ''Hekk Hu l-Bniedem 2009'' Joe Borg makes part of the blindness.
(2009) ''El Ghimmanu'' Joe Borg makes part of the old Simon. (2009) ''Hekk Hu l-Bniedem'' 2010, Joe Borg at the part of ''Magħtub''. (2010) ''X’Aħna Sbieħ...''  in '''Birkirkara''' Oratory writing by [[Ninu Borg]] and direction by [[Pawlu Micallef[[. Joe Borg moved the main part of the father to understand fully and spinning it.
 
(2010) Commemoration Of George Cross at St George. Joe Borg take part in xenetti. (2010)  ''L-Aħħar Logħba'' at the Catholic Institute for Puttinu dedication where Joe Borg made the part of the priest. (2010)  ''Salvani  Zorro  Salvani''. Pantomima by Bronk Productions in the theater of the [[University Sir Temi Zammit]]. Joe Borg in the part of Pedro, the father of the dame. (2010-2011). ''L-Istrina''  in dedication Catholic Institute for [[Puttinu]] where Joe Borg made part of Grandma Bert the Magistrate.
 
(2011) Commemoration Of George Cross at St George. Joe Borg take part in xenetti. (2011)  ''Snow White u s 7 Deputati'' Pantomima by Bronk Productions in the theater of the University Sir Temi Zammit. Joe Borg makes the part of ''George Pulcinello'' one of the deputies. (2011-2012).  ''Waslet is-Siegħa''  by Joe Borg Bronk moved the part of Peter.
(2012)
 
Commemoration Of George Cross at St George. Joe Borg take part in xenetti.
(2013)
 
Commemoration Of George Cross at St George. Joe Borg take part in xenetti.
 
'''Radio''':-
 
Joe Borg took part on [[Rediffusion]] (Cable Radio) and was the principal actor in the play which brought the Vanni Riolo was founded ''The World Children's Day''. (1960-1961) Joe Borg took part in several other plays on Rediffusion were made for programs for school children. On [[Radio University]] Of Joe Borg took part with [[John Suda]] and [[Carmelo Aquilina]]. (2000-2001)
 
'''Television''':-
 
''Sunset Villa'' on TVM. Direction of [[Lino Farrugia]]. Joe Borg made part of the parish (2000-2001).
 
2000-2001  ''F’San Valentinu Titbissem u tfieq''  Director Mario Micallef made on NET TV Joe Borg made part of a Chinese.
 
''F’Bahar Wieħed'' writing and directing television Lino Grech of [[Charles Stroud]]. Joe Borg interpreted the part of Ġinu, second husband of Ġoma. NET appeared on T.V.
(2002-2003).
 
''Ingroppi'' writing and directing television Lino Grech of Charles Stroud. Joe Borg was one of the protagonist, with the part of uncle Manuel. Net T.V.  


(2004-2005)
(2004-2005)
''PUPI'' Writing of [[Joseph A. Cachia]] and television direction of Charles Stroud b'Joe Borg interprets the part of the Inspector. Net. T.V.
''Pupi'' on Net T.V. Written by [[Joseph A. Cachia]] and directed by Charles Stroud, Joe Borg played the Police Inspector (2006-2007). ''Intriċċi'' on [[Smash T.V.]] Part played 'Pietru' while Joe Borg, took part in ''Siġġill tal-Qrar'' as the Magistrate on Net.T.V.  
 
(2006-2007).
''Intriċċi'' on [[Smash T.V.]] Subset of Peter made by Joe Borg, as well as the ''Siġill tal-Qrar'' part of the Magistrate. About NET. T.V.


(2008)
(2008)
''Qedghin Sew'' At [[Super One T.V.]] Bronk Productions with writing and direction of [[Domenic Said]]. Joe Borg made the part of the husband of ''Nuħħalu''.  
''Qedgħin Sew'' on [[Super One T.V]].  Filmed by Bronk Productions and scripted by [[Domenic Said]], Joe Borg played 'Nuħħalu' Sunta’s husband.


(2009)
(2009)
''Nies Bħalna'' On 'One' TV hosted by Bronk Productions writing and direction of Domenic Said. Joe Borg made part of Ben.
Nies Bħalna on One T.V. Filmed by Bronk Productions and scripted again by Domenic Said, Joe Borg played BEN, [[Frida Cauchi]]’s husband. ''Riħ Isfel'' on Net T.V.  Written by [[Pierre Mejlaq]] and directed by Charles Stroud, Joe Borg played the part of Ġanni, a retarded bachelor, caused by accident. (


''Riħ Isfel'' writing and directing television [[Pierre Mejlaq]] of Charles Stroud. Joe Borg moved the main part of Ganni, a little old man retardiv, by incident.
2010-2011)
Joe Borg perfomed also in ''Delitti Maltin'', ''Iħiersa'', ''Missjoni  Fit-tbissima ta’ Rosann'' and also in various religious programmes produced by [[CAM]].


(2010-2011)
''Deja Vu'' on Net T.V. Written and directed by [[Eileen Montesin]]. Joe Borg played the part of TEDDY. (2013-2014)                                        
Joe Borg also took part in episode of ''Delitti Maltin'', f’''Iħiersa'', ''Missjoni'', ''Fit-tbissima ta’ Rosann'' As well as some religious programs like ''Uċuħ'' and ''Qalb in-Nies''.  
Cinema: Joe Borg acted in locally produced films Qerq (2007), Xrar by Bronk Productions (2010), Paul of Tarsus (2009) and Il-bniedem ta’ Kulħadd (2010).


''Deja Vu'' Social comedy on NET T.V. Writing and direction of [[Eileen Montesin]]. Where Joe Borg interprets the part of Teddy. The ongoing teleserial even in 2012-2013...) 
'''Scripts and Direction''': From 1978 onwards Joe Borg wrote and directed several plays and pageants, as well as humourous videos. These are the names :-  ''Miet Għalina'' and ''Il-Madonna Purtinara'' (1978-1979) ''Il-Miġja Tal-Feddej'' ''Miet Għalina'' ''Eċċe Homo''.


'''Cinema''':-  
(1980 to 1986)
'''Joe Borg Scripted''' ''Wenzu u Rozi'' 1,2,3, (3 videos) ''Ġaħan u l-Ħbieb''  and directed also ''The Holy week in Mosta 1994'' and ''Feast of the  Assumption 1995''. together with Mr [[Joe Bartolo]].


''QERQ''  Cinema Film by Bronk Productions Ltd where Joe Borg made the part of the proprietor of a shop to be stolen (2007)
(1991 to 1995)
Joe Borg wrote and directed ''Il-Miġja Tal-Feddej 2008'', ''Hekk Hu l-Bniedem 2009'', ''Għimmanu-El 2009'',  ''Hekk Hu l-Bniedem 2010''. Joe shared direction with Mr [[Robert Pulis]]. ''Għimmanu-El 2011'', ''Għimmanu-El 2012'' Directed with Mr [[Sandro Attard]], and Mr [[Noel Cesare]]. Joe Borg wrote ''Il-Ġrajja Tal-Madonna Tal-Ġebla 2012'' performed in front of the Gżira Parish Church.  Direction Joe Borg together with Mr Noel Cesare and Mr Robert Pulis.(2012). ''The Good Shepherd 2014'' Passion play written by Joe Borg and directed by Mr Sandro Attard.


''XRAR''  Cinema Film by Bronk Productions Ltd where Joe Borg made the part of Cinema Film by Bronk Productions Ltd where Joe Borg made the part of president of the club of the band (2010)
'''Only Script Writing''' by Joe Borg .
 
   
'''Pawlu Ta’ Tarsu''' on St Paul’s, organized by [[M.S.S.P]]. and Joe Borg made part of Hananija (2009)
''L-Aħħar Ċena'' (2003) ''L-Aħħar Ġimgħa ta’ Ġesu’'' and ''Il-Miġja Tal-Feddej'' (2004, u 2005).  ''Hekk Hu l-Bniedem'' 2006-2008 and ''Il-Miġja Tal-Feddej'' 2006 – 2008, (2006) ''Ghimmanu-El 2010'',''Hekk Hu l-Bniedem 2011'' and ''Ghimmanu-El 2011'' (2011), ''Behold The Man'' 2012 (2012) ''Jien It-Triq'', ''Il-Verita’ l-Ħajja''(2013), ''Il-Kappillan Qaddis Tal-Gżira Dun Karlu Manche 2013'' written by  and directed by Mr Robert Pulis assisted by Mr Noel Cesare. (2013) ''Karmelo Borg Pisani A Hero or a Traitor ?'' and St. Lucy, a Virgin and Martyr of Christ scripted by Joe Borg and donated to [[Mtarfa Drama Group]]. (2013)
 
''Il-bniedem ta’ Kulħadd'' on  Mons.[[Ġiużeppi Depiro]], the script and direction of Lino Grech with Joe Borg make the part of Cardinal La Fontaine. (2010)
 
'''Author & Directo'''r:-
 
At the end of the seventies, Joe Borg wrote and directed  pagint of passion ''Miet Għalina'' and well suited to stage the legend  ''Il-Madonna Purtinara''  of Fr Delia where the two were in church activities [[Burmarrad]] . (1978-1979)
 
Between 1980 and 1986 Joe Borg wrote and directed 12 Christmas pageants 6 and 6 of the Parish Passion at Gżira which were also once in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Ħamrun and one time in St Julian.
 
Between 1991-1995 Joe Borg with Joe Bartolo directed six videos philanthropic, where Joe Borg writes those funny and tailors for filming. ''Wenżu u Rożi'' 1, 2, 3 and original entitled  ''Ġaħan u l-Ħbieb''  took part in these videos hundreds of actors and actress and their profit by [[Joe Bartolo]] and Joe Borg on behalf of the [[Society Philantropic Talent Mosti]] highly distributed money. Besides these videos well iddirigew filming of  ''Ġimgħa Mqaddsa fil-Mosta'' (1994) and ''L-Għid tal-Assunta'' (1995). ''Il-Miġja Tal-Feddej 2008''' Writing and directing with Robert Pulis (2008)  ''Hekk Hu l-Bniedem 2009'' Writing Joe Borg and Robert Pulis direction. (2009) ''Għimmanu-El 2009''  Writing Joe Borg direction Joe Borg and Robert Pulis. (2009) ''Hekk Hu l-Bniedem 2010'' Writing Direction Joe Borg and Robert Pulis. (2010) ''El Għimmanu 2011'' Writing Direction [[Sandro Attard]], Joe Borg and [[Noel Cesare]]. (2011) ''El Għimmanu 2012'' Writing Direction Sandro Attard, Joe Borg, and Noel Cesare. (2012) ''Il-Ġrajja Tal-Madonna Tal-Ġebla 2012'' a documetary drama heled on the Church parvis - Writing and Direction Joe Borg, assisted by Cesare and Robert Noel Pulis. (2012)
 
''Author'':-
 
Joe Borg write many other plays like ''L-aħħar Ċena'' (2003) ''L-Aħħar Ġimgha ta’ Ġesu''’  pageants for Easter and ''Il-Miġja Tal-Feddej'' pageants for Christmans. (2004, and  (2005).  ''Hekk Hu l-Bniedem'' 2006 and ''Il-Miġja Tal-Feddej 2006'' (2006) ''Hekk Hu l-Bniedem 2007'' and  ''Il-Miġja Tal-Feddej 2007'' (2007) ''Hekk Hu l-Bniedem 2008'' (2008) ''Għimmanu-El 2010'' witre by  Joe Borg (2010) ''Hekk Hu l-Bniedem 2011'' and ''Għimmanu-El 2011'' (2011) ''Hekk Hu l-Bniedem 2012'' (2012) ''Jien It-Triq, il-Verita l-Ħajja'' write by  Joe Borg  and direct by  Sandro Attard, and  Noel Cesare. (2013) ''Il-Kappillan Qaddis Tal-Gżira Dun Karlu Manche'' 2013 write by Joe Borg. (2013) ''Karmelo Borg Pisani Eroj jew Traditur'' drama written by Joe Borg and given to [[Imtarfa Drama Group]]. (2013)
 
'''Works primed and yet unsettled''':-
 
Telesrial of Fourteenth episode  ''Jiena t-Triq il-Verita, il-Ħajja''  written by Joe Borg on video for  filantropikament. (2010-2011)
 
''Luċija Verġni u Martri ta’ Kristu''  play written by Joe Borg and given to Imtarfa Drama Group. (2013)
''Il-Laptu Tal-Karmelu – Tarka Għal Min Jilbsu''  play written by Joe Borg and prepared for [[Gżira Drama Group]] for the feast of tal-Kamelu at Gżira 2014.  


''Ir-Ragħaj  It-Tajjeb 2014''  Pageants of passion for the year 2014 written by Joe Borg. (2013)
'''Other pending works'''. Joe Borg has written also two religious productions  which shall be produced in the near future:-.
1) A biblical 14 Episode Telesrial named  ''Jiena t-Triq il-Verita, il-ħajja''  written by Joe Borg to be filmed and donated as philantropic aid to either [[Community Chest Fund]] or Puttinu Cares. (2010-2011) 2)  ''Il-Laptu Tal-Karmelu –Tarka Ghal Min Jilbsu'' written by Joe Borg and prepared for the Gzira Drama Group to be performed before the 2015 Gzira Mount Carmel feast.


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Joe Borg

Joe Borg born at 5 December, 1948, in Sliema, Malta, He is a Maltese actor, playwright, scriptwriter, director and producer of many biblical pageants, humorous videos and other drama work.

He is married to Mary, née Attard, ans went to live in Mosta, they got two daughters, Cynthia born in 1973 and Alison, born in 1979 wife of Duncan Abela. Joe, now is retired, after 42 years employed with the Mizzi Organisation.

Theatre:

Borg has acted in several plays throughout his life. His artistic career spans more than fifty-five years. He made his stage debut, at the age of ten, at the Gzira Primary School, supervised by his school teacher Mr Vanni Riolo (A popular maltese actor). In 1964 he took part in a Christmas pageant and in the seventies and following years he went on stage with various popular theatrical companies such as the Stage Dragons, Msida Goldoni, Ħamrun Dramatic Company. In the last twenty years Joe Borg performed for Gżira Pageant and Drama Groups, Talenti Jien u l-Oħrajn, Oratorju Qalb ta’ Ġesu’, Karattri and Bronk Productions Ltd. Most of the programmes where performed at the Manoel Theatre, the Catholic Institute Theatre, Deporres Hall, Sala Dun Edgar and a number of local village theatres, amongst which the Oratorju Qalb ta’ Ġesu’ in Mosta.

Theatre:

Sixties:- Performed in humorous plays at the Gżira Catholic Action Hall, and in the first organised pageant produced by Mr Riolo, Joe played the main part of St. Joseph.

Seventies:- Joe performed in :- Il-Qalb li ma felhitx aktar and Ġuda written by Fr.Harry Born at The Deporres Hall Sliema. Other popular scripts perfomed in other halls and theatres were :- Bint il-Bojja, Żewġ Baħrin u Kuġina, Is-Sigriet tal-Qrar. Il-Wirt ta’ Stanford, Minix Miġnun, It-Tieni Mara, Dik l-Imgħarqa ta’ Kunjata, Bla Ħtija, Islifni l-mara, Ninsab l-infern. In the late seventies, Joe took part in the first biblical passion pageant written by himself. The live play was organise at Burmarrad church and Joe played the part of Jesus.

Eighties:- Between 1980 and 1986 Joe Borg wrote directed and played part in the two biblical pageants perfomred at the Gżira Parish Church and named :- Il-Miġja Tal-Feddej Joe Borg played Zacharias. (1980) Miet Għalina, Played Barabbas. In 1982 at the Speranza Valley, Joe Borg took part in Marija a biblical play produced by Joe Quattromani, while with Ifraħ u Ferraħ Drama Co Joe played the major part of the count in Bint il-Ħtija (1983) Joe played 'Judas' in Ecce Homo (1983), Int Fejn Sejjer (1984) and in (1986). Marcellino Hobz u Nbid part played by Joe (Fra Porta). (1989) In 1989-1990 Joe Borg performed at the Catholic Institute in the controversial script by Ġuże’ Diacono, Il-Madonna Taċ-Ċoqqa directed by Joe Quattromani.

Nineties:- Oratorju Qalb ta’ Ġesu` Joe played Dun Mikiel Xerri in Qalbiena written by Dun Ġwann Abela. (1990) in Angela (1991) , Il-Fidi r-Rebħa (1992). Hobson’s Choice (1994), It-Tajra li ġiet lura writen by Alfred C. Sant (1995), in Il-Ġiddieb by Carlo Goldoni. (1995) At the Manoel Theatre, Joe Borg performed in :- Żwieġ bil-Bolli by Carlo Goldoni, and Don Juan of Moliere (1996) directed by Joe Quattromani. Ħielsa a passion play where Joe Borg played Simon Peter (1996). With Talenti directed by Mario Micallef Joe Borg took part in these gems written by William Shakespeare, and perfectly translated to Maltese by the famous Maltese great writer Alfred Palma.

Il-Kummiedja tal-Izbalji (Comedy of Errors) Joe Borg played Solinus the Duke at the Manoel theatre. (1997). L-Imqarba mmansata (Taming of the Shrew) Borg played Battist Minola, the father of the two ladies (1998). Joe Borg played the part of the baker the mysterious murderer, a tragedy written by Eduardo di Filippo named Is-Sindku (1998). Romeo u Ġulietta at the Manoel Theatre Joe played Montecchio, Romeo’s father. (1999). Again with Talenti, Rewwixta written by Oliver Friggieri, and performed at Fort St. Elmo where Joe Borg played Hompesch and also the part of a domenican father fucilised by French soldiers.(1999). While during the same year, Joe joined Bronk Productions for the first time, taking part in Madre Theresa at the Catholic Institute. The story was written by Frederick Camilleri, and directed by Pawlu Micallef. Borg played the part of the Police Inspector. Qalb Ta’ Kampanjol written by Alfred C. Sant was performed at the Oratorju Qalb ta’ Gesu’ and directed by Tonio Vella (il--Majsi). Joe Borg played the main part of the popular Maquis. (1999).

Joe Borg – as – Simon Peter

Years 2000-2014:- Joe Performed for Bronk Productions:- Ġuda and Stilla tal-Bigilla, at the Catholic Institute. (2000) Il-Merkant ta’ Venezja (The Merchant of Venice) Borg played the Duke, again at the Manoel Theatre. While in Invazzjoni at the Argotti Gardens he played il-Balliju and Canon Caruana. (2000) In Macbeth at the Manoel Joe Borg played the doctor.(2001) In Bronk Productions scripts, Joe Borg performed in :- Il-Liġi taż-Żwieġ miksura written by Vitorin Galea Joe played a main part of a 'Chinese', in Barabbas he played 'Simon Peter' in Divorzju Bi Prova originated by Lino Grech, he played in 'Nannu Karm', and in Toni Bajjada l-Eroj Tal-Assedju l-Kbir where Joe Borg played the part of the priest.

In 2002 Joe Borg played in :- Ben Hur played 'Baltazar', in Il-Majsi u l-mara tal-Ministru playing the Minister, while in Robin Hood he played the 'Bishop'. (2003) In Rapunzell Għall-Eurovision a Chritmas pantomime (2004-2005) Hekk Sejra...skond id-daqqa nisfnu with Karattri under the direction of the great teacher Lino Grech, Joe Borg played the main part of 'Anteru'. (2005). Frifet u Barrin with Joe Borg played the main part of the father.(2006). In Qalb ta’ Kampanjol he played the priest. (2006). Majsi u l-Fiera tal-Kappillan and L-Imbrolji tal-Kunjata all performances held at the Catholic Institute Floriana. (2007) Agħtini l-għajnuna re the life of St. Ġorġ Preca. Joe played Vincenzo Preca (2007). Feliċ u s-seher tal-Barnuza Joe Borg played the parish priest. Gawdenz w il-Miss Word Competition Borg playing 'Pedro', a Spanish hotel owner. (2008). Il-Miġja tal-Feddej Joe performed 'Xmun' the old shepherd.(2008). Stilla tal-Bigilla part played 'Kmandant tal-armata'. (2009). Pinocchio f’Ħaġar Qim Christmas pantomime Joe Borg playing 'Gebbetto'. (2009-2010). Hekk Hu l-Bniedem 2009 Joe Borg playing the blind man of 'Geriko'. (2009) Għimmanu-El Joe performed 'Xmun' the old shepherd (2009) Hekk Hu l-Bniedem 2010 , played the 'Magħtub. (2010) X’Aħna Sbieħ... at B’Kara Oratory written by Ninu Borg and directed by Pawlu Micallef where Joe Borg played the main part.(2010) In L-Aħħar Logħba' at the Catholic Institute and as a fund raising in aid of Puttinu Cares Joe Borg played the village chaplain. (2010) Salvani Zorro Salvani another Christmas pantomime by Bronk Productions at the University theatre Sir Temi Zammit he played Pedro, the dame’s father. (2010-2011). L-Istrina at the Catholic Institute and as another fund raising activity in aid of Puttinu Cares Joe Borg played the village chaplain playing in-nannu 'Bert' the Magistrate. (2011) Snow White u s'7 Deputati another Christmas pantomime by Bronk Productions at the University theatre Sir Temi Zammit, Joe Borg played 'George Pulcinello' one of the Deputati. (2011-2012). Waslet is-Siegħa by Bronk Productions Joe Borg playing St. Peter. (2012). In Patta Para Patta and Pina u Nina two Bronk productions comedies at the Catholic Institute where Joe Borg performed two important characters. (2014) Radio: Joe Borg also took part in plays and programmes on Cable Radio ([[Rediffusion]) and the University Radio.

Television: Between the years 2000 -2013 Joe Borg took part in various TV shows and sitcoms viz. Villa Sunset on TVM. Directed by Lino Farrugia. Joe Borg played the part of the Parish Priest. (2000-2001). F’San Valentinu Titbissem u tfieq on Net T.V. Directed by Mario Micallef u sar fuq NET T.V. Joe Borg played the part of a Chinese.

F’Baħar Wieħed on Net T.V. written by Lino Grech u directed and screened by Charles Stroud. Joe Borg played Ġinu, Ġoma’s second husband. (2002-2003). Ingroppi on Net T.V. written by Lino Grech u directed and screened by Charles Stroud. Joe Borg played iz-Ziju 'Manwel', a main part in the teleserial.

(2004-2005) Pupi on Net T.V. Written by Joseph A. Cachia and directed by Charles Stroud, Joe Borg played the Police Inspector (2006-2007). Intriċċi on Smash T.V. Part played 'Pietru' while Joe Borg, took part in Siġġill tal-Qrar as the Magistrate on Net.T.V.

(2008) Qedgħin Sew on Super One T.V. Filmed by Bronk Productions and scripted by Domenic Said, Joe Borg played 'Nuħħalu' Sunta’s husband.

(2009) Nies Bħalna on One T.V. Filmed by Bronk Productions and scripted again by Domenic Said, Joe Borg played BEN, Frida Cauchi’s husband. Riħ Isfel on Net T.V. Written by Pierre Mejlaq and directed by Charles Stroud, Joe Borg played the part of Ġanni, a retarded bachelor, caused by accident. (

2010-2011) Joe Borg perfomed also in Delitti Maltin, Iħiersa, Missjoni Fit-tbissima ta’ Rosann and also in various religious programmes produced by CAM.

Deja Vu on Net T.V. Written and directed by Eileen Montesin. Joe Borg played the part of TEDDY. (2013-2014) Cinema: Joe Borg acted in locally produced films Qerq (2007), Xrar by Bronk Productions (2010), Paul of Tarsus (2009) and Il-bniedem ta’ Kulħadd (2010).

Scripts and Direction: From 1978 onwards Joe Borg wrote and directed several plays and pageants, as well as humourous videos. These are the names :- Miet Għalina and Il-Madonna Purtinara (1978-1979) Il-Miġja Tal-Feddej Miet Għalina Eċċe Homo.

(1980 to 1986) Joe Borg Scripted Wenzu u Rozi 1,2,3, (3 videos) Ġaħan u l-Ħbieb and directed also The Holy week in Mosta 1994 and Feast of the Assumption 1995. together with Mr Joe Bartolo.

(1991 to 1995) Joe Borg wrote and directed Il-Miġja Tal-Feddej 2008, Hekk Hu l-Bniedem 2009, Għimmanu-El 2009, Hekk Hu l-Bniedem 2010. Joe shared direction with Mr Robert Pulis. Għimmanu-El 2011, Għimmanu-El 2012 Directed with Mr Sandro Attard, and Mr Noel Cesare. Joe Borg wrote Il-Ġrajja Tal-Madonna Tal-Ġebla 2012 performed in front of the Gżira Parish Church. Direction Joe Borg together with Mr Noel Cesare and Mr Robert Pulis.(2012). The Good Shepherd 2014 Passion play written by Joe Borg and directed by Mr Sandro Attard.

Only Script Writing by Joe Borg .

L-Aħħar Ċena (2003) L-Aħħar Ġimgħa ta’ Ġesu’ and Il-Miġja Tal-Feddej (2004, u 2005). Hekk Hu l-Bniedem 2006-2008 and Il-Miġja Tal-Feddej 2006 – 2008, (2006) Ghimmanu-El 2010,Hekk Hu l-Bniedem 2011 and Ghimmanu-El 2011 (2011), Behold The Man 2012 (2012) Jien It-Triq, Il-Verita’ l-Ħajja(2013), Il-Kappillan Qaddis Tal-Gżira Dun Karlu Manche 2013 written by and directed by Mr Robert Pulis assisted by Mr Noel Cesare. (2013) Karmelo Borg Pisani A Hero or a Traitor ? and St. Lucy, a Virgin and Martyr of Christ scripted by Joe Borg and donated to Mtarfa Drama Group. (2013)

Other pending works. Joe Borg has written also two religious productions which shall be produced in the near future:-. 1) A biblical 14 Episode Telesrial named Jiena t-Triq il-Verita, il-ħajja written by Joe Borg to be filmed and donated as philantropic aid to either Community Chest Fund or Puttinu Cares. (2010-2011) 2) Il-Laptu Tal-Karmelu –Tarka Ghal Min Jilbsu written by Joe Borg and prepared for the Gzira Drama Group to be performed before the 2015 Gzira Mount Carmel feast.

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