This list of famous people of Greek descent is loosely ranked by fame and popularity. [citation needed] From 1924 until 1936 a series of regulations operating in Australia severely restricted the number of Greeks permitted to immigrate to and settle in Australia. Marie Avgeropoulos currently stars as "Octavia Blake" in the CW's post-apocalyptic drama series, The 100 (2014). Andreas Toumbas The Greek Australian says it was thanks to "the small crew, small cast and one location shooot" that they were able to make the self-funded film with a budget of no more than. She has been married to Jon Falcone since 2013. It is believed that the first Greeks to arrive in Australia were a group of seven sailors sentenced by a British naval court for privacy and transported to New South Wales in 1829. Alexander is a graduate of Beverly Hills High School. In 2014, he was named GQ Australia Sportsman of the Year. The Friends actress is Greek on her paternal side. [6] These Greeks were seven sailors, convicted of piracy by a British naval court, and were sentenced to transportation to New South Wales. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education & Health and a Bachelor of Science in Film and Television. He died after being pierced in the chest by a stingray barb while filming in Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Elle Macpherson 6. 3. Referred to as the Princess of Pop and Goddess of Pop, she is the best-selling female Australian musician of all time. Rose Byrne is one of the most popular actresses from Australia. Her love of musical theater, especially the work of Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera, inspired her as a child. WDW 21k 112 463. Post WWII in the late 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, Greeks were one of the main European races[citation needed] picked by the Australian government's "Populate or perish" immigration scheme and due to this thousands of Greeks migrated to Australia to gain a better life and future for themselves and their families. He has a brother named Christos who is a lawyer and a sister, Halimah, who is an actor. Nick Politis. Born in Australia (Sydney), the former super model is a businesswoman, television host and actress. 1. He was one of Australias go-to actors, appearing in gems such as the Bodyline TV series, Proof and Bangkok Hilton (with Nicole Kidman). Since 2014 after being cast in Guardians of the Galaxy in 2014, Bautista has appeared in many blockbuster hits and has stated that he intends to fully pursue his acting career. The program features news, current affairs, music, interviews, and a talkback segment, where listeners can dial into the program from 5:30 PM onwards and express their opinion on a topic being focused on. After growing up in Rockingham, near Perth in WA, Worthington trained at NIDA (The National Institute of Dramatic Art) before landing Australian TV and film roles including 2003s Gettin Square. [citation needed] Many of these Greeks were owners of or were employed in shops and restaurants. 2022 by The Greek Herald | All rights reserved. He lost, but picked up the gong the next year for Gladiator. She has been married to Daniel MacPherson since 2015. Collette has won several prestigious awards, such as a Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Critics' Choice Awards. From 1999, she appeared in a number of films, including Gregor Jordans Two Hands, alongside Heath Ledger, before winning her first Hollywood as a background handmaiden in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. The book is a collection of 194 photos, historical and contemporary, by Effy Alexakis. Greek Australians (Greek : , Ellinoafstrali ) comprise Australians who have full or partial Greek heritage or people who sought asylum as refugees after the Greek Civil War or emigrated from Greece and reside in Australia. He has been married to Francine Amormino since April 29, 1990. Since 1994, a publication called Paroikiako Vema (Steps in the adopted Country) and printed in Renmark, has served the Greek community in rural South Australia.[20]. [8] The first wave of free Hellenic migrants commenced in the 1850s, and continued through the end of the 19th century, prompted in part by the recent discovery of gold in the country. Lists of interesting trivia and fun facts about where famous people were born, how they grew up, and what their lives were like when they were young. Some hilarious actors are also Greek. He was named to News.coms list of the 15 greatest Australian singers of all time but unfortunately died by suicide in a Sydney hotel room. She also shares an adopted son and daughter with ex Tom Cruise. She received critical appreciation for the 2012 film,Pitch Perfect, and subsequently acted in its two sequels. March BRangitikei R.C. Doumanis says although he has no issue with Con, but his parents' generation regarded the TV character as a negative stereotype. The main destinations where these "Hellenes" immigrated were cities such as Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. The Greek language press had begun in Australia in 1913 when the first Greek weekly newspaper was published in Melbourne. He loves racing and donates to charities related to causes such as mental-illness awareness and animal welfare. Costas Mandylor was born on September 3, 1965 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Australian actress, Rebel Wilson, started her acting career with television in Australia and then gained wider recognition after appearing in Hollywood films. Jennifer Aniston was born in Sherman Oaks, California, to actors John Aniston and Nancy Dow. Popular Celebrities. Daniel Ricciardo is an Italian-Australian racing driver. Travis Fimmel never thought about becoming a model or actor before he was spotted working out at a gym by a talent scout's flatmate. In 1989, she appeared on the cover of Time, which labelled her The Bodya nickname that stuck. He started out in various TV commercials in the late 1970s before appearing in the puerile comedy movie Up the Academy (1980), then a regular role in 1980 on the television series Eight Is Enough (1977) followed Nia Vardalos was born on September 24, 1962 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Best known for her record five appearances on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Macpherson went on to found a series of business ventures, such as The Body and Elle Macpherson Intimates. In 1995, he directed and starred in the historical drama Braveheart, for which he picked up Oscars for Best Director and Best Film. [13], At the 2021 census, 424,750 people stated that they had Greek ancestry (whether alone or in combination with another ancestry), comprising 1.7% of the Australian population. In 2019, they released four new songs on the soundtrack for their Netflix biopic The Dirt. One settled on the Monaro Plains in Southern New South Wales and one at Picton near Sydney. Sportscaster Bob Costas is of Irish and Greek descent. These sailors were later pardoned, however two of them decided to remain and settle in Australia. 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In her short career till now, she has won numerous award nominations and has become a significant name in the advertising world. They all rely on TTS to go online and access the news, entertainment and information they need. After beginning his career Ralph George Macchio was born on November 4, 1961 in Huntington, Long Island, New York. [citation needed] One famous family of Greek Australians, the Paspaley family from the island of Kastellorizo, excelled in the Pearling industry and have stores across Australia with their main store in Darwin. In 2014, People magazine named him as its Sexiest Man Alive. Greek, Australian. The nation has given birth to several Nobel laureates like Howard Florey, Patrick White and Barry Marshall who have enriched the world in no small way. She has used her fame and beauty to launch a brand of skincare products called KORA Organics. The tennis player portrays his illusion constantly on Instagram. This list may not reflect recent changes. He was a familiar face on Australian TV screens, playing roles in E Street, A Country Practice, Home and Away and more, before Hollywood beckoned. With his father being born in Greece and the actor being baptised a Greek Orthodox Christian, the Hollywood star has secured his place within Greek hearts. Mi-RO: Dimitris Mastrokalos and Giannis Raptis are MI-R. He has appeared in films like The Hangover and Due Date. When . When I was a kid, our next-door neighbors in Northcote spoke Greek, made their own olive oil and grew their own wine grapes on a trellis in their backyard. [citation needed]. He also achieved fame for his reputation as a womanizer and party animal in personal life. Four-time Grammy-winner Keith Urban had already tasted success in Australia, before making his American debut with a platinum-certified solo album. She has a son, Flynn with her ex Orlando Bloom, and a son, Hart, with billionaire husband Evan Spiegal. She discovered dance at the age of nine and Melina Eleni Kanakaredes was born in Akron, Ohio, to Connie (Temo), who owned a candy company, and Harry Kanakaredes, an insurance salesman. She lives with husband Keith Urban and their two children in homes in Australia and the US. Kyrgios and Gavrilova would win their singles against Dolgopolov and Svitolina and the mixed doubles and Australia would be the champion of this edition. Paul Hogan is an Australian actor and television presenter. Published 6 October 1988. [11], By comparison, the Greek Cypriot community in Australia doubled following the Invasion of Cyprus by Turkey following a campaign of ethnic cleansing in 1974. Her family then relocated to New York City . Her film credits include My Best Friends Wedding, Saving Mr Banks and Hacksaw Ridge. The actor is most notably recognised for his portrayal of Alan in the Hangover trilogy, whoever the Greek star has featured in multiple blockbuster hits. (British TV series) participants, The Masked Singer (Australian TV series) contestants, Grand Slam (tennis) champions in boys' doubles, People with obsessivecompulsive disorder, Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series) winners, Australian expatriate male actors in the United States, People educated at Immanuel College, Adelaide, People educated at Newtown High School of the Performing Arts, People educated at Melbourne Girls Grammar, Australian children's television presenters, Best Supporting Actor AACTA Award winners, Association footballers' wives and girlfriends, Grand Slam (tennis) champions in boys' singles. The daughter of a Greek father and a Sicilian mother, Kanakis was an avid reader while growing up. Olivia Newton-John 7. The discomfort in his left knee has also subsided. All five clubs were founded by Greek immigrants that immigrated to those respective cities. Actress | Pages 336. 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