Born in Moscopole,[2] Manushi studied at the Qemal Stafa High School, in Tirana, Albania.

[4] She immediately stood out for her authenticity, spontaneity, and natural talent, as well as her strong discipline and willpower.

She later excelled in leading roles in the comedies 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' (1959) and 'The Morality of Mrs. Dulska' (1958).

From national drama, she successfully portrayed Olimbia in 'The Carnivals of Korçë' (1964), Zyhra in 'The Second Face' (1968), Nica in 'The General of the Dead Army' (1971), Ollga in 'The Lady from the City' (1975), and Aunt Rita in 'Palace 176' (1985), completely transforming herself into each character.

For her role as Auntie Ollga in 'The Lady from the City', she won the Film Festival Medallion in 1977.