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Michael Cacoyannis was born on 11 June 1922 in Limassol, Cyprus. He was a director and writer, known for Zorba the Greek (1964), Electra (1962) and Eroika (1960). He died on 25 July 2011 in Athens, Greece.- Actor
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Phaedros Stassinos was a Greek-Cypriot actor whose international stage name was Paul Stassino. He was born in Cyprus but at age 17 left for the U.K. to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Spent most of his acting career in Britain. He appeared in British TV dramas such as Danger Man (1960) and The Saint (1962). Best known performance was in the James Bond film Thunderball (1965) when he played two parts, Major François Derval and Angelo Palazzi. Other roles include "Le Pirate" in That Riviera Touch (1966), and the first officer of the Colombian ship Paloma in Tiger Bay (1959). Left the U.K in the seventies to manage a casino in Athens, Greece. In the 1980s returned to his homeland of Cyprus. He had three children from two marriages: two from his British first wife, who live in the U.K. and one, from his Greek second wife, who lives in Greece.- Actor
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Yannis Economides was born in Cyprus in 1967. In 1987 he moved to Athens, Greece, to pursue studies in law, but almost immediately quit law school to study filmmaking instead.
After making several documentaries and short films, in 2003 he wrote and directed his first feature film, the iconic MATCHBOX. His second feature, SOUL KICKING, premiered at the International Critics' Week at Cannes Film Festival in 2006. His third feature, KNIFER, premiered at Busan International Film Festival in 2010 and went on to win seven Greek Film Academy Awards including Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay. His fourth feature, STRATOS, had its world premiere in the Official Competition of the 64th Berlin International Film Festival in 2014.
In 2016 Yannis Economides wrote and directed his first play, SLEEP, STELLA, SLEEP for the New Stage of the National Theatre in Athens, which became a huge critical and commercial hit.
His latest feature, BALLAD FOR A PIERCED HEART, premiered in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic and managed to become a box office hit in Greece. The film received 15 Greek Film Academy nominations, including Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay.
All five of his feature films have been honored with the Greek Film Critics Association Award for Best Greek Feature Film of the Year and have screened at several prestigious international film festivals.
In November 2022, MATCHBOX - THE MUSICAL, premiered at the main stage of "Onassis Stegi", in libretto and artistic direction by Yannis Economides.
Currently, he is preparing his next feature, entitled BROKEN VEIN.- Cleo Demetriou was born on 23 April 2001 in Limassol, Cyprus. She is an actress, known for Still So Awkward (2021), Cleo Demetriou: Made of Paper (2013) and So Awkward Academy (2024).
- Emily Koliandri was born on 18 September 1979 in Limassol, Cyprus. She is an actress, known for Kane oti koimasai (2022), Erotas meta (2019) and 4 (2009).
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Theo Paphitis was born on 24 September 1959 in Limassol, Cyprus. He is a writer and producer, known for Boux Avenue's Queen (2018), Comic Relief 2009 (2009) and Children in Need 2010 (2010). He has been married to Debbie ? since 1979. They have five children.- Thodoros Moridis was a Greek actor who made his first appearance in 1924 with the Aimilios Veakis - Christoforos Nezer troupe in the play "For Her Love". With them, he co-starred in Sophocles's "Oedipus Rex" among others. With the troupe of Kyveli, he played in "Madame X" (1927) and the following year in Euripides "Iphigenia in Tauris" with Eleni Halkousi, with whom he would collaborated again later. He was a key member of Vasilis Rotas's "Laiko Theatre" and in 1932 he collaborated for the first time with Marika Kotopouli while in 1936 he began his collaboration with Katerina Andreadi in whose troupe he remained until 1943, performing many important roles in major works of world drama (The Lady of the Camellias, The Merchant of Venice, Much Ado About Nothing, Hedda Gabler, Pygmalion, The Lady from the Sea, Nora, etc.). In Katerina's troupe he also met and loved Joly Garbi, with whom he was together for 60 years on stage and in life. This was followed by collaborations with the Manolidou - Veakis - Pappa troupe (1943-44) (The Shepherdess's Lover), with the "United Artists" (1945-46) (Julius Caesar, Enemies by Maxim Gorky, Brothers Karamazov, Von Dimitrakis etc.), with the "Thymeli Troupe", alongside Mimis Fotopoulos and Nikos Hatziskos, where he played Polonius in Hamlet (1955), with the "Greek People's Theater" of Manos Katrakis (The Last Temptation of Christ, The Idiot, Queen Amalia), alongside Antigoni Valakou, Mary Aroni (Manto Mavrogenous), and Elsa Vergi. From 1961 to 1983 he joined the power of the National Theatre, performing dozens of important roles in Ancient Greek and international drama (Ajax, Agamemnon, The Trojan Women, Philoctetes, Medea, Rosmersholm, O vasilikos, Demons, The Tempest, The Cherry Orchard, Mary Stuart etc.). Right after, he participated in The Master Builder,Dimitris Horn's last performance. This was followed by Strange Interlude with Alekos Alexandrakis and Nonika Galinea, Oedipus at Colonus with the "Empiric Troupe" of Alexis Minotis, collaborations with Danis Katranidis, Marietta Rialdi and Giorgos Mesalas. In the cinema, he participated in many films from 1948 to the 1970s as well as on television.
- Olga Potamitou was born on 16 January 1936 in Limassol, Cyprus. She is an actress, known for Eleni i Porni (2010), Tears and Bouzouki Strumming (1969) and Chasing Happiness (1972).
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George Eugeniou was born in 1931 in Limassol, Cyprus. He is an actor and director, known for Medea (1982), Man of the World (1962) and Danger Man (1960). He has been married to Maroulla Sekkides since 1962.- Actor
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Polo, born Marinos Aristidou in Limassol, Cyprus is a Greek-Cypriot artist in the fields of Singing, Songwriting, Modeling and Acting and is also involved in Aviation, Fitness and Sports Journalism. He is the son of Rea Aristidou and Polis Aristidou. After suffering his fathers loss from cancer back in 2017, he decided to convert his nickname as Polo, honoring his father's (Polis) legacy through his name.
Polo has been involved professionally in singing since 2014 while in parallel learning how to play the guitar, which has contributed to his songwriting ( Music & Lyrics ) skills. He collaborated with multiple well known Artists in Greece, including Sin Boy, Tus, Harry Varthakouris, Sugar Boy , epimtx and MarioTube. His biggest success to date is the song Nargile ( Featuring SugarBoy), a hit that reached the number 1 place of the Official Spotify Playlist ( Cyprus Viral 50 ), helping the Greek - Cypriot artist to gain publicity and perform in multiple stages in Greece and Cyprus.
In 2019 he moves to Los Angeles to wide his Artistic horizons further from the European audience to be able not only to perform as a singer in English but also get involved in Acting. He immediately managed to book several Acting & Commercial roles, though the pandemic situation forced him to return back in Europe where he was fully active in music, launching several hits ( Nargile , Methysmenos, Testosterone).
In 2022, after the situation stabilized, Polo didn't hesitate to return back in Los Angeles as a UCLA Ext. student for the Acting certificate. In parallel, he initiated his Aviation Classes.
Polo is on a mission of utilizing all of his Talents, appearance, studies and skills to further enhance his value as a competitive asset for future Roles to come.- Marileni Stavrou was born on 11 June 1987 in Limassol, Cyprus. She is an actress, known for Vrehei erota (2016), Simeia kai terata (2015) and Mamma mia (2016).
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Dora Kakouratou was born on 25 December 1944 in Limassol, Cyprus. She was an actress and writer, known for Oi diplares (1994), Proti stagona (2014) and Tin patisa (2007). She died on 14 December 2022 in Nicosia, Cyprus.- Director
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Savvas Christou has been experimenting with filmmaking since high school. His lifelong passion led him to move to Los Angeles in 2016 to study Filmmaking at NYFA. Since then he has written and directed 13 short films, 5 of which were awarded in local and international film festivals. One of his latest ones, A Scream That's Trapped Inside' (2017) was awarded as the 'Best Short Film' in 19 Festivals all around the world. After completing the festival circuit the short film got its first distribution with Meridian Releasing Group for their MGR Collective "Horror Volume II" and its second with Four Thieves Productions - can be seen in "Hyvio" streaming platform and it's third by Filmeraa. His feature debut film "Captive" AKA "Katherine's Lullaby" is released by Vertical Entertainment.- Editor
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Peter Ellinas is a Cypriot- American filmmaker born and raised in Limassol, Cyprus. From a young age, Peter was always interested in films. He won a special jury prize at the Austrian Youth Film Festival for his film 'A Vicious Cycle'. His next two films, 'What About Charlie' and 'Guns of the Valley' were Official Selections at the Echo Park Youth Film Festival.
Peter was also a Program Coordinator and Associate Director at Rising Star Youth Theatre in Limassol, Cyprus. He has directed over thirteen shows. Peter attended Temple University in Philadelphia where he majored in Communications with an emphasis in film and a minor in theatre. He then attended Pepperdine University where he obtained an MFA in Cinematic Media Production. During his time at Pepperdine University, Peter directed four films. 'Hickory' and 'Into The Down' were accepted into the London Greek Film Festival, While his film 'Hawk' received eleven film festival selections and won 'Best Short Film- Editing' at the Culver City Film Festival in 2017.
Peter is an avid sports fan, a major movie buff, and an aviation enthusiast.- Producer
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Savvas Stavrou was born on 16 November 1988 in Limassol, Cyprus. Savvas is a producer and director, known for Buffer Zone (2023), Fistikia Aiginis (2019) and Song to the Siren (2010).- Visual Effects
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Born and raised in Limassol, Cyprus, Chris Mylordos is a film director/producer based in London, UK. He graduated with a BA (Hons) in Film Production with specialisation in Film Directing from UCA in the United Kingdom. In addition, he was mentored by Azhur Saleem, TV director of BBC's Doctor Who and Amazon's Anansi Boys. During his early career, Chris was heavily involved in several red carpet premieres and BAFTA and AMPAS Q&A's including King Richard, Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, Babylon, The Fabelmans and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. He is currently (2023) developing his first feature film project in the UK whilst working on high end TV production for Netflix and Apple.- Composer
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Savvas C. Christou was born on 15 May 1985 in Limassol, Cyprus. He is a composer and cinematographer, known for Diversion, To teras (2023) and Afairesis (2014).- Producer
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Valentina Karantoni was born on 14 February 1984 in Limassol, Cyprus. She is a producer and writer, known for Healthy Body, Healthy Mind (2003), Rock of Ages (2012) and Kids Healthworks (2001).- Elli Kiriakidou was born on 21 May 1931 in Limassol, Cyprus. She was an actress, known for Horismos (1966), Agapes kai kaimoi (1967) and The Sighing Chord (1970). She died on 23 October 2020 in Cyprus.
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Yiannis Photinos was born on 10 April 1991 in Limassol, Cyprus. He is an actor and writer, known for Not Ghostbusters: The 23 Directors' Cut (2015), Fear and Loathing in Ghost Vegas (2016) and Ghostbusters: Both Barrels at Oblivion (2015).- Hristos Papadopoulos was born in 1930 in Limassol, Cyprus. He was an actor, known for Kalabush (2002), Katothkion tis Madaris (1986) and Aigia fuxia (2008). He died on 20 October 2018 in Limassol, Cyprus.
- Nicos Anastasiades was born on 27 September 1946 in Pera Pedi, Limassol District, Cyprus. He is married to Andri Moustakoudes. They have two children.
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Andria Christophi was born on 13 January 1972 in Limassol, Cyprus. Andria is known for Unconditional Love (2002), Grafters (1998) and New Tricks (2003).- Director
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Andreas Avgousti fell in love with movies from an early age and has a passion for the Horror and Supernatural genre. With an extensive background in art, Andreas got his degree and then completed a Masters degree in Film Directing. He wrote and directed 'Music Man' ,'Forget Me Not' and 'Petra'. Originally from Limassol, Cyprus, Andreas has lived in Glasgow, Scotland and London, United Kingdom.- Jake Demie was born on 9 September 1998 in Limassol, Cyprus.
- Marcos Baghdatis was born on 17 June 1985 in Limassol, Cyprus. He is an actor, known for Open Access (2004), Wimbledon (1937) and Today at Wimbledon (1964).
- John Modinos was born in 1926 in Limassol, Cyprus. He was an actor, known for Up, Down and Sideways (1992), Ai dyo orfanai (1994) and Kai mazi... kai monos... (1995). He died on 11 January 2011 in Athens, Greece.
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Dimitris Potamitis was born in 1945 in Limassol, Cyprus. He was a writer and actor, known for To theatro tis Defteras (1970), Mora mou kalispera, voggame oli mera (1993) and Gefsi apo erota (1966). He died on 26 February 2003 in Athens, Greece.- Christina Christofi was born on 23 December 1994 in Limassol, Cyprus.
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Konstadinos Hristoforou was born on 25 April 1977 in Limassol, Cyprus. He is an actor and composer, known for Sto para pente (1998), Konstantinos Hristoforou ft. One: Billy Bam Bam (2020) and Despoina Olympiou: Gyrna se mena (2016).