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 Melina Eleni Kanakaredes was born in Akron, Ohio, to Connie (Temo), who owned a candy company, and Harry Kanakaredes, an insurance salesman. She is of Greek descent. Her love of musical theater, especially the work of Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera, inspired her as a child. She began performing locally; singing with her sisters and making her acting debut at age eight in the community theater production of "Tom Sawyer".Kanakaredes attended Ohio State University to study music, dance and theater, later transferring to Point Park College in Pittsburgh. She appeared in commercials, industrial films and on stage at the Pittsburgh Playhouse and Pittsburgh Public Theater. Upon graduation, Kanakaredes moved to New York City where she supported her acting dreams by working in off-Broadway plays.Kanakaredes' early television credits include a recurring role as Jimmy Smits' reporter-girlfriend in NYPD Blue (1993). She starred in the drama series New York News (1995) and Leaving L.A. (1997) and guest-starred on The Practice (1997) and Oz (1997). She also received two Emmy nominations for her work on Guiding Light (1952).She then starred for five seasons as Dr. Sydney Hansen on the NBC-TV critically acclaimed series Providence (1999). For her performance, Melina received the 2000 TV Guide Award for Favorite Actress in a Drama (as voted by more than one million TV viewers) and was nominated for the same award in 2001. In 2003, she gave birth to her second child, took to the stage as "Sally Bowles" in the Broadway play Cabaret and shot the indie film Into the Fire (2005), which will debut at the 2004 Tribecca Film Festival. In the fall of 2004, she will return to television in the much anticipated CBS series CSI: NY (2004) opposite Gary Sinise.In 2001, she appeared on the big screen co-starring opposite Robert De Niro in the film 15 Minutes (2001). Other film credits include Rounders (1998), Dangerous Beauty (1998) and The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996). In the same year, she became a celebrity spokesperson for Maybelline as featured in their national television and print campaigns.Away from the set, Kanakaredes enjoys, reading, swimming, working out with the Pilates system, traveling (especially to Greece), listening to James Taylor, and is a sports fan of the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Bulls. She lives with her family in Los Angeles.
Bio:
Melina Eleni Kanakaredes was born in Akron, Ohio, to Connie (Temo), who owned a candy company, and Harry Kanakaredes, an insurance salesman. She is of Greek descent. Her love of musical theater, especially the work of Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera, inspired her as a child. She began performing locally; singing with her sisters and making her acting debut at age eight in the community theater production of "Tom Sawyer".Kanakaredes attended Ohio State University to study music, dance and theater, later transferring to Point Park College in Pittsburgh. She appeared in commercials, industrial films and on stage at the Pittsburgh Playhouse and Pittsburgh Public Theater. Upon graduation, Kanakaredes moved to New York City where she supported her acting dreams by working in off-Broadway plays.Kanakaredes' early television credits include a recurring role as Jimmy Smits' reporter-girlfriend in NYPD Blue (1993). She starred in the drama series New York News (1995) and Leaving L.A. (1997) and guest-starred on The Practice (1997) and Oz (1997). She also received two Emmy nominations for her work on Guiding Light (1952).She then starred for five seasons as Dr. Sydney Hansen on the NBC-TV critically acclaimed series Providence (1999). For her performance, Melina received the 2000 TV Guide Award for Favorite Actress in a Drama (as voted by more than one million TV viewers) and was nominated for the same award in 2001. In 2003, she gave birth to her second child, took to the stage as "Sally Bowles" in the Broadway play Cabaret and shot the indie film Into the Fire (2005), which will debut at the 2004 Tribecca Film Festival. In the fall of 2004, she will return to television in the much anticipated CBS series CSI: NY (2004) opposite Gary Sinise.In 2001, she appeared on the big screen co-starring opposite Robert De Niro in the film 15 Minutes (2001). Other film credits include Rounders (1998), Dangerous Beauty (1998) and The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996). In the same year, she became a celebrity spokesperson for Maybelline as featured in their national television and print campaigns.Away from the set, Kanakaredes enjoys, reading, swimming, working out with the Pilates system, traveling (especially to Greece), listening to James Taylor, and is a sports fan of the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Bulls. She lives with her family in Los Angeles.
Tivia:
Speaks fluent Greek.Her husband, Peter, is a chef and restaurateur.Graduated magna cum laude with a BFA in theatre from Point Park College in Pittsburgh. Family owns and runs a candy factory in Akron.Was considered for the lead for My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002), but was pregnant at the time.Announced July 12, 2010 that she will not be reprising her role as "Detective Stella Bonasera" on the TV series, CSI: NY (2004), for the seventh season.Her first TV commercial was for Semicid contraceptive. Her agent (whom she still uses as a result of this) worked an "embarrassment clause" into her contract for the commercial, which has become standard for her ever since.At the 1986 Miss Ohio Pageant, she won a talent award in a three-way tie, and was eventually named first runner up to Miss Ohio 1986.She competed as "Miss Columbus" in The 1986 Miss Ohio Pageant (Miss America).Competed in Synchronized Swimming while at Ohio State, famous for its college Synchronized Swimming program.While most of the CSI: NY (2004) cast is from New York, Kanakaredes is one of three exceptions. The others are Gary Sinise (who was born in Illinois) and Anna Belknap (who was born in Maine).Met her husband when they were both students at Ohio State University.January 25, 2003: welcomed second daughter, Karina Eleni, born in Los Angeles.Is currently one of the stars on CSI: NY (2004), which was introduced in the CSI: Miami (2002) cross-over episode "MIA/NYC Nonstop." "Miami" star David Caruso was a popular cast member of NYPD Blue (1993), a series in which Melina made numerous guest appearances.Graduated from Firestone High School in Akron, Ohio.Attended high school with Angie Everhart.Daughter Zoe born 23 May 2000, weighing 7 lbs, 12 oz.Starring as Sally Bowles in "Cabaret" on Broadway in Studio 54. (July 2003)Graduated From Point Park College In Pittsburgh.Spokeswoman for Maybelline New York (2001)Cousin to Alexandra Marinos. |
| Name: |
Melina Kanakaredes |
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Actress,Writer,Producer (IMDB) |
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All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actress,Writer,Producer |
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Actress,Writer,Producer |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 05:27:24 |
Melina Kanakaredes profile
| Height: |
5' 7' (1.70 m) |
| Biography: |
Melina Eleni Kanakaredes was born in Akron, Ohio, to Connie (Temo), who owned a candy company, and Harry Kanakaredes, an insurance salesman. She is of Greek descent. Her love of musical theater, especially the work of Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera, in |
| Trivia: |
Speaks fluent Greek.Her husband, Peter, is a chef and restaurateur.Graduated magna cum laude with a BFA in theatre from Point Park College in Pittsburgh. Family owns and runs a candy factory in Akron.Was considered for the lead for My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002), but was pregnant at the time.Announced July 12, 2010 that she will not be reprising her role as "Detective Stella Bonasera" on the TV series, CSI: NY (2004), for the seventh season.Her first TV commercial was for Semicid contraceptive. Her agent (whom she still uses as a result of this) worked an "embarrassment clause" into her contract for the commercial, which has become standard for her ever since.At the 1986 Miss Ohio Pageant, she won a talent award in a three-way tie, and was eventually named first runner up to Miss Ohio 1986.She competed as "Miss Columbus" in The 1986 Miss Ohio Pageant (Miss America).Competed in Synchronized Swimming while at Ohio State, famous for its college Synchronized Swimming program.While most of the CSI: NY (2004) cast is from New York, Kanakaredes is one of three exceptions. The others are Gary Sinise (who was born in Illinois) and Anna Belknap (who was born in Maine).Met her husband when they were both students at Ohio State University.January 25, 2003: welcomed second daughter, Karina Eleni, born in Los Angeles.Is currently one of the stars on CSI: NY (2004), which was introduced in the CSI: Miami (2002) cross-over episode "MIA/NYC Nonstop." "Miami" star David Caruso was a popular cast member of NYPD Blue (1993), a series in which Melina made numerous guest appearances.Graduated from Firestone High School in Akron, Ohio.Attended high school with Angie Everhart.Daughter Zoe born 23 May 2000, weighing 7 lbs, 12 oz.Starring as Sally Bowles in "Cabaret" on Broadway in Studio 54. (July 2003)Graduated From Point Park College In Pittsburgh.Spokeswoman for Maybelline New York (2001)Cousin to Alexandra Marinos. |
| Quotes: |
Don't be embarrassed of who you are, they're gonna judge you no matter what you do. |
| Job title: |
Actress,Writer,Producer |
| Others works: |
TV commercial for Kmart (1991)
TV commercial for Semicid (1991)
TV commercial for Rave (1991)
TV commercial for Hyundai (1991)
TV commercial for Sony (1991)
TV commercial for Diet Rite (1991)
Print Ad for Maybelline Smooth Result makeup (2001)
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| Spouse: |
Peter Constantinides (September 6, 1992 - present) (2 children) |
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