Difference between revisions of "Martha Karayianni"
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| − | '''Martha Karayianni''' is a former [[Greeks|Greek]] screen and stage actress. | + | '''Martha Karayianni''' (alternative spelling '''Karagianni''') is a former [[Greeks|Greek]] screen and stage actress. |
| − | Karayianni was born on [[November 4]], [[1939]]. She studied dance and acting, appearing in her first film in [[1956]]. The next few years saw her established as one of Finos Films' best actresses with movies such as "Ζητείται ψεύτης" ("Liar wanted"), "Κάτι να καίει" ("Something is burning"), "Ραντεβού στον αέρα" ("Rendez-vous in mid-air") and "Οι θαλασσιές οι χάντρες" ("Blue beads") among her credits. | + | Karayianni was born on [[November 4]], [[1939]] in [[Athens]]. She studied dance and acting, appearing in her first film in [[1956]]. The next few years saw her established as one of Finos Films' best actresses with movies such as "Ζητείται ψεύτης" ("Liar wanted"), "Κάτι να καίει" ("Something is burning"), "Ραντεβού στον αέρα" ("Rendez-vous in mid-air") and "Οι θαλασσιές οι χάντρες" ("Blue beads") among her credits. |
| − | Karayianni debuted in the theatre in [[1957]]. She was married to [[Olympiakos FC|Olympiakos]] centre back [[Mimis Stefanakos]], after a stormy love affair | + | Karayianni debuted in the theatre in [[1957]]. Her stage work included [[Mikis Theodorakis]]' "Omorphi Poli" (Beautiful City), Joe Masteroff's "Cabaret", Nell Dunn's "Steaming" and many Greek comedies. |
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| + | From the [[1970s]] onward, Karayianni also appeared in several serials on Greek television. | ||
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| + | She was married in [[1960]] to [[Olympiakos FC|Olympiakos]] centre back [[Mimis Stefanakos]], after a stormy love affair. The marriage ended in divorce in [[1963]]. The couple's only child died in infancy. | ||
[[Category:Actresses|Karayianni, Martha]] | [[Category:Actresses|Karayianni, Martha]] | ||
[[Category:1939 births|Karayianni, Martha]] | [[Category:1939 births|Karayianni, Martha]] | ||
Revision as of 19:18, October 23, 2011
Martha Karayianni (alternative spelling Karagianni) is a former Greek screen and stage actress.
Karayianni was born on November 4, 1939 in Athens. She studied dance and acting, appearing in her first film in 1956. The next few years saw her established as one of Finos Films' best actresses with movies such as "Ζητείται ψεύτης" ("Liar wanted"), "Κάτι να καίει" ("Something is burning"), "Ραντεβού στον αέρα" ("Rendez-vous in mid-air") and "Οι θαλασσιές οι χάντρες" ("Blue beads") among her credits.
Karayianni debuted in the theatre in 1957. Her stage work included Mikis Theodorakis' "Omorphi Poli" (Beautiful City), Joe Masteroff's "Cabaret", Nell Dunn's "Steaming" and many Greek comedies.
From the 1970s onward, Karayianni also appeared in several serials on Greek television.
She was married in 1960 to Olympiakos centre back Mimis Stefanakos, after a stormy love affair. The marriage ended in divorce in 1963. The couple's only child died in infancy.