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Spiros Focas is one of Greece's most respected and well-known actors. He was discovered by legendary Italian director Luchino Visconti and cast in a lead role in the classic Rocco and His Brothers (1960). He went on to star in many Greek and Italian films throughout the 1960s and '70s, working with such famous directors as Vincente Minnelli and Ferdinando Baldi. His work in Hollywood includes the hit films The Jewel of the Nile (1985) and Rambo III (1988). His most recent work includes the role of Uncle Telly in 3 Nights in Nisyros (2009).

Gerasimos Skiadaressis was born in 1960 in Patra, Greece. He is an actor, known for Apartment in Athens (2011), Valkanizater (1997) and Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001). He has been married to Bessy Malfa since 1997. They have three children.

Mema Stathopoulou was born in 1942 in Patra, Greece. She was an actress, known for Epistrofi (1965), The Fallen Woman (1966) and Filise me, prin fygeis gia panta (1969). She died on 17 October 1999 in Patra, Greece.

Vassili Karis was born on 22 September 1938 in Patras, Greece. He is an actor and production manager, known for Pretty Smart (1987), He Was Called the Holy Ghost (1971) and Spirito Santo e le 5 magnifiche canaglie (1972).

Betty Moshona was born on 7 March 1938 in Patra, Greece. She was an actress, known for Ta efta kaka tis moiras mou (1991), Melpo (1958) and Randevou me ton erota (1957). She was married to Takis Miliadis. She died on 6 December 2006 in Athens, Greece.

Tonis Maroudas was born on 17 March 1920 in Patra, Greece. He was an actor, known for The Lobster (2015), The Lost Daughter (2021) and Santa Chikita (1953). He died on 22 July 1988 in Athens, Greece.

Tasso Kavadia was born on 10 January 1921 in Patra, Greece. She was an actress and writer, known for Frenitis (1971), Guilty Relationships (1974) and Stella (1955). She was married to Vasilis Kazantzis. She died on 18 December 2010 in Athens, Greece.

Marily Milia was born on 2 January 1986 in Patras, Greece. She is an actress, known for Vom Suchen und Finden der Liebe (2005), Electra (2007) and Mazi sou (2007).

Nitsa Marouda was born in 1935 in Patras, Greece. She was an actress, known for Neiata sto pezodromio (1964), To leventopaido (1969) and Mia trelli... trelli oikogeneia (1965). She died on 10 November 2022 in Athens, Greece.

Christos Doxaras was born in 1935 in Patra, Greece. He was an actor and writer, known for To epomeno thyma (1990), Loxandra (1980) and Kabare Maxim (1979). He died on 3 January 2018 in Greece.

Ketty Diridaoua was born in 1921 in Patra, Greece. She was an actress, known for Ririka (1951), Double Sacrifice (1945) and Social Decay (1932). She was married to Kostas Hatzihristos. She died on 9 February 1996.

Takis Simonetatos was born in 1940 in Patra, Greece. He was a director and producer, known for To kokkino treno (1982), Allos gia ton Paradeiso (1983) and To kefali tis Medousas (1993). He died in August 2007.

Andreas Mikroutsikos was born on 6 June 1952 in Patras, Greece. He is an actor and composer, known for In the Nick of Time (2005), Stous 31 dromous (2007) and Peninta-peninta (2005).

Started her career in the 1930s as a ballet dancer and appeared on stage alongside divas of that era like Zozo Dalmas. A couple of years later she won her first acting part in a number with Anna and Marika Kaluta. She was named "Rena Dor" by journalist Achilleas Mamakis. In 1943 she met Giorgos Oikonomidis and they fell in love. In '44 they both got arrested by the German occupation troops. After the the end of the War she won her first solo act in "Acropole" Theater (which was living its golden days back then) playing a part called "Anapodea". It was a triumph and she became a celebrity over-night! She continued her success in the years to come as the leading lady in many plays. In the 50s she became a couple with Alekos Livaditis. They lived together for 7 years but never got married. She made trademark appearances on the radio in the 50s and 60s. Her movies numbered only a few. She retired from stage in 1978 due to a health problem.

Christos was born in Greece in 1998 and studied Dentistry in Thessaloniki. He is performing stand-up comedy since 2017, attending the first roast battles of Greece. He has been hosting podcasts since 2019, usually blending science communication with comedy. He is doing voice-overs for educational projects, while he is also writing and narrating documentaries. Finally, he practices Dentistry.

Georgios Zacharopoulos was born in Patras, Greece in 1978 and lives in Athens. He is a voice actor/singer known for Greek Civilian voices in Assassin's Creed Odyssey as well as various Walt Disney/Pixar movies and series including the roles of Ernesto DE La Cruz in Coco, Tamatoa in Vaiana, Christof in Frozen, Baley in Goldie & Bear etc. all dubbed in Greek.

Mr. Stephanopoulos was born in Patras. After attending the Saint Andrew School of Patras, he studied law at Athens University. He practiced law from 1954-1974 as a member of the Bar Association of Patras.

He stood for election in 1958, with the National Radical Union and was elected for the first time as Member of Parliament for Achaia in 1964. He was reelected for the same constituency for New Democracy (ND) in 1974, 1977, 1981, and 1985. He served as ND Parliamentary Secretary and Parliamentary Spokesman between 1981-1985.

In 1974, Stephanopoulos was appointed Deputy Minister of Commerce in the National Unity Government of Constantine Karamanlis. For the next 7 years, he served in several ministerial posts in New Democracy Governments: Minister for the Interior from November 1974-September 1976; Minister for Social Services from September 1976-November 1977; Minister for the Presidency from 1977-1981.

In August 1985, he withdrew from the ND and on September 6 of the same year formed the Democratic Renewal (DIANA). He was elected member of the Parliament for Athens in the Elections of 1989 while continuing as President of DIANA, until it disbanded in June 1994.

Constantinos Stephanopoulos has served as President of the Hellenic Republic (1995-2005), he was elected on March 8. 1995, reelected for a second term in 2000 the new millennium on February 8, 2000, and he remained in office until March 2, 2005, when he was succeeded by Karolos Papoulias.

As Head of State of the host country in the Opening Ceremony (2004), he was the first President of the Hellenic Republic to officially declare the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad in Athens 2004, the Olympic Homecoming open on August 13, 2004. President Stephanopoulos was accompanied by the President's Adjutant of the Hellenic Air Force, Colonel Georgios Dritsakos. During the Athens Olympics in 2004, he accepted the former King Constantine II of Greece at the Presidential Palace. It was the highest political recognition given to the former King since he was deposed in 1973.

Vasilis Georgiou was born in 1938 in Patras, Greece. He died on 3 November 2023 in Patras, Greece.

Christos Yiannopoulos was born on 27 December 1964 in Patras, Greece. He is a writer, known for Tatort (1970), Nesthocker - Familie zu verschenken (1999) and Italienische Karriere (1980).

Elias Kiriakopoulos was born on 16 January 1995 in Patras, Greece. He is a director and writer, known for Life (2014), Bella's Vlog (2023) and Mourlia mou (2009).

Lakis Santas was born on 22 February 1922 in Patra, Greece. He died on 30 April 2011 in Greece.

Thanos Mikroutsikos was born on 13 April 1947 in Patras, Greece. He was a composer and actor, known for Klais? (2003), Crash (2018) and The Years of the Big Heat (1991). He died on 28 November 2019 in Athens, Greece.

Anna Tassopoulis was born on 17 February 1915 in Patras, Greece. She was an actress, known for Tolle Nacht (1943). She died on 28 February 2007 in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Gerry Stergiopoulos was born in 1976 in Patras, Greece.

Matilde Serao was born on 7 March 1856 in Patras, Greece. She was a writer, known for Via delle cinque lune (1942), Temi il leone (1919) and A Levágott kéz (1920). She was married to Edoardo Scarfoglio. She died on 25 July 1927 in Naples, Campania, Italy.