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Eleanna Finokalioti

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Eleanna Finokalioti, known professionally as Eleanna Fin, is a Greek actress, singer, and performer based in New York City. She is recognized for her roles in the TV series One August Night,[1][2][3] the Off-Broadway musical Anne Frank, A Musical[4], the Broadway bound Goodbye New York: A New Musical[5], the musical Sofia Vembo, I Remember You[6], and the award-winning film The Waiter (Tzeni Vanou)[7][8][9]

Early life and education

Finokalioti was born and raised in Crete, Greece. She studied music and piano at the Greek National Conservatoire and pursued theater studies at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, where she earned a BA in Performing Arts with distinction.[10][11]

Career

Finokalioti began her professional career in 2010 with her involvement in Human Voices.[12]

Theater in Greece

In Greece, she performed in productions such as The Hunchback of Notre Dame[13] and Cabaret at Pallas Theatre[14], and Pios ti Zoi mou – Mikis Theodorakis at Badminton Theater,[15] and To Kaplani tis Vitrinas at Vretania Theatre of Athens[16]. She played the lead role in Mia Amygdalia Anthizi sti Nekri Gi at Paramithias Theater[17], performing the song Anatoli mou,[18] composed by Padelis Thalassinos.

Theater in New York

Finokalioti made her New York debut in 2019 in The Miracle of Christmas at Queens Theater. She made her Off-Broadway debut as Edith Frank in Anne Frank a Musical directed by David Serero at Actors Temple Theater.[4][19]

Also she performed in the Broadway bound Goodbye New York: A New Musical, directed by Andrew Beall, at Theater 555 and 54 Below (Concilia, Dr Boulay).[5]

Her other New York theater credits include:

In 2024, she portrayed Sofia Vembo Greek female singer in Sofia Vembo, I Remember You, directed by George Stamou,[6] at Thespis Theater (2024 GRis Festival). She also played Rizzo in Let's Be Bad: Celebrating Broadway Villains, directed by Rissa Lavilla and Kaitlin Rowan, at 54 Below.[23][not in citation given]

Film and television

Finokalioti's filmography includes roles such as:

  • Fotini in One August Night, directed by Zoe Sgourou, based on Victoria Hislop's novel, which aired nationally on ERT and internationally on Ertflix.[1]
  • Tzeni Vanou in The Waiter, directed by Steve Krikris (Beijing International Film Festival, Raindance Film Festival, etc.)[7]
  • Kayla in No Good Deed, directed by P. Karambizi (2023 Toronto Black Film Festival).[24][25]
  • Delharo in I Fonissa, directed by Stella Arkenti (The Greek Film Archive Foundation)[26]
  • Prisoner in The Penal Colony (Festival de Cannes, Sydney Indie Film Festival), directed by Lindsey Aliksanyan and Manos Cizek.[27][28][29]
  • Sophia in Ein Sommer in Griechenland, a Greek-German film for ZDF, directed by Jorgo Papavassiliou.[30]
  • Civilian in Patision Avenue, directed by Thanasis Neofotistos.[31]
  • Friend in Mavra Mesanyxta, directed by Panos Kokkinopoulos[32][33]

Music

"Can't help falling in love"
Single by Eleanna Finokalioti
Released4 June 2024 (2024-06-04)
StudioFire Island New York
GenrePop ballad
Length2:58
Songwriter(s)
Music video
Eleanna Finokalioti - "Can't help falling in love" on YouTube

Listen to the song Eleanna Finokalioti or Buy it on amazon

In 2017, Finokalioti released her debut studio album, Taxidia Psichis, by Polymusic,[34][35] in collaboration with classical guitarist Panagiotis Margaris. The album reached the Top 15 of Greek Official IFPI Charts on 10th week of 2017.[36]

Finokalioti and Margaris toured together as a duet in Greece, performing at notable venues, including the Ancient Stadium of Epidaurus.[37]

Since relocating to the U.S., she has performed at concerts, festivals, and private events along the East Coast. In 2024, she released a cover of Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love".[38][39]

Television appearances

Finokalioti has performed on Greek TV music shows, including:

Radio show appearances

Finokalioti has performed on radio shows, including:

  • The voice that unites us-Voice of Greece ERT[44]
  • First Glance at the News-LATOFM[45]
  • Notes Psichis-Radio Alchemy[46]
  • No Limits-Radio Istiaia[47]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 ERT (Greek National TV) Press release (2 December 2022). "One August Night - Greek National TV Press release". (Press Ert). Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2022. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  2. ↑ Prassinos, George (14 October 2022). "Eleanna Finokalioti: Meet the New Star of the series One August Night". (Mr Green GR). pp. 1–2. Archived from the original on 9 June 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2022. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  3. ↑ Natsios, Vasilis (11 December 2022). "Eleanna Finokalioti from A to Z One August Night, New York, and future plans". (Cosmopoliti). pp. 2–3. Archived from the original on 2 April 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2022. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Broadway World press team (13 March 2020). "ANNE FRANK, a Musical at Actors Temple Theatre". (Broadway World). Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2020. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Rabinowitz, Chloe (16 November 2022). "Arielle Jacobs, Brad Standley, Ben Jefferey & More to Star in GOODBYE NEW YORK Industry Presentation". (Broadway World). Archived from the original on 16 November 2022. Retrieved 16 November 2022. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Sakellis, Eleni (26 March 2024). "Musical Theater Production Highlights the Life and Times of Sofia Vembo". (National Herald). Archived from the original on 27 March 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2024. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Skaraki, Alexandra (31 October 2018). "The Waiter The Lonely Hero of Steve Krikris The director talks to HuffPost Greece about the making of the film and the journey of Greek cinema in Greece and abroad". (Huffingtonpost gr). Archived from the original on 31 October 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2018. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  8. ↑ Kranakis, Manolis (29 October 2018). "Steve Krikris' debut feature film prepares for its premiere in the Competition Section of the 59th Thessaloniki Film Festival. On Flix, it reveals its secrets and exclusively showcases its enigmatic trailer". FLIX. Archived from the original on 4 November 2018. Retrieved 29 October 2018. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  9. ↑ Kitsos, Apostolos (31 October 2018). "Thessaloniki 18 The Waiter by Steve Krikris". (Moveit Mag). Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 31 October 2018. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  10. ↑ Finokalioti (Fin), CNA Press Team (6 April 2020). "CNA presents Eleanna Finokalioti". (CNA GR). Archived from the original on 23 January 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2020. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  11. ↑ Tr, Maria (6 October 2022). "Eleanna Finokalioti, From New York to ERT (Greek Radio Television(". (Art Views). Archived from the original on 9 October 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2022. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  12. ↑ Ordino press team (21 October 2010). "Human Voices". (Ordini GR). Archived from the original on 14 November 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2010. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  13. ↑ CULTURENOW editing team (31 August 2018). "The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Pallas Theater". (CULTURENOW). Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2018. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  14. ↑ Proto Thema press team (3 September 2018). "The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Pallas Theater". (Proto Thema). Archived from the original on 4 September 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2018. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  15. ↑ Click at Life press team (16 May 2013). "Mikis Theodorakis Poios ti Zoi mou". (Clickatlife). Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2013. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  16. ↑ Heiraki, Dora (22 July 2015). "Alki Zei's "Kaplani tis vitrina" is being transferred to the theater". (ERT Greek Radio Television). Archived from the original on 26 November 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2015. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  17. ↑ Ganteri, Anna (4 December 2012). "Mia Amygdalia Anthizi sti Nekri Gi (we were there!)". (Ogdoo GR). Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 4 December 2012. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  18. ↑ Stixoi Info, Katie (6 August 2014). "Anatoli mou song by Eleanna Finokalioti". (Greek Stixoi). Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2014. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  19. ↑ Theatermania (13 March 2020). "Anne Frank The Musical". (Theatermania). Archived from the original on 9 February 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2020. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  20. ↑ Glackin, Jennifer (13 March 2022). "Cranford Dramatic Club's A Chorus Line" is Definitely "One Singular Sensation". (TAP into Cranford). Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2022. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  21. ↑ Sakellis, Eleni (6 March 2022). "Anthony Skordi Presents a Moving Performance as Onassis". (The National Herald). Archived from the original on 6 March 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  22. ↑ Manolopoulou, Marianna (19 June 2022). "Eleanna Finokalioti: The Greek woman who lives the dream of Musical Theater in New York". (Athens Voice). Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  23. ↑ Cristi, A.A. (14 June 2024). "LET'S BE BAD To Celebrate Broadway's Villains Live At 54 Below". Broadway World. Archived from the original on 15 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  24. ↑ Karambizi, Patrick (24 September 2022). "ΝO GOOD DEED". (Kinorium). Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 24 September 2022. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  25. ↑ Spanea, irida (24 October 2021). "Eleanna Finokalioti: Taking the risk to chase the dream in New York (pics & vid)". (Hellenic Daily News NY). pp. 2–3. Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2021. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  26. ↑ Culture Now editorial team (21 December 2012). "The Murderess at the Greek Film Archive". (Culture Now). Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 21 December 2012. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  27. ↑ "The Penal Colony 2017 Cast and Crew". (Trakt Tv). 21 September 2021. Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2021. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  28. ↑ "The Penal Colony". (TV Media At). 21 September 2017. Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2017. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  29. ↑ Movie poster team (21 September 2017). "The Penal Colony poster". (Movie Poster). Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2017. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  30. ↑ "Ein Sommer in Griechenland". (TVProfil). 26 April 2015. Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2015. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  31. ↑ "PATISION AVENUE Short Film by Thanasis Neofotistos". (letterboxd). 30 August 2018. Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2018. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  32. ↑ Kouroutsavouris, Kiriakos (19 December 2018). "Person of the week: Eleanna Finokalioti – Actress / Singer". (All4fun). Archived from the original on 13 June 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2018. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  33. ↑ "Mavra Mesanychta". (Ordino). 6 October 2008. Archived from the original on 3 July 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2008. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  34. ↑ Gioglou, Thanasis (3 June 2017). "Taxidia Psichis Album". (Ogdoo Gr). Archived from the original on 6 June 2017. Retrieved 3 June 2017. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  35. ↑ Alexandridou, Maria (6 February 2017). "Taxidia Psichis - Polymusic". (Polymusic). Retrieved 6 February 2017.
  36. ↑ "English: This caption is from original Greek's IFPI charts on 10th week of 2017" (PDF). 19 February 2017.
  37. ↑ Argolis news press team (12 June 2018). "Music Night at the ancient Stadium of Epidaurus". (Argolis news). Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2018. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  38. ↑ Catisart Press team (28 July 2024). "Eleanna Finokalioti Can't Help Falling in Love (Cover)". (CatisArt). Archived from the original on 22 November 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  39. ↑ Dotfm GR press team (29 July 2024). ""New cover song from Eleanna Finokalioti". (Dotfm GR). Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2024. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  40. ↑ Klontzas, Leonidas (29 November 2017). "Eleanna Finokalioti - Thelo na ta spaso - Stin Igia mas TV show". Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2017. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  41. ↑ Tsixlakis, Manolis (25 November 2017). "Stin Igia mas - Tonight's tribute and the guests". (TV Nea). Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2017. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  42. ↑ Ogdoo gr Press Team (3 March 2019). "Sta tragoudia leme Nai - Tv show with Eleanna Finokalioti". (Ogdoo Gr). Archived from the original on 6 January 2019. Retrieved 3 March 2019. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  43. ↑ Ogdoo Gr Press team (4 April 2019). "Stin Avli ton Xromaton TV Show with Eleanna Finokalioti". (Ogdoo GR). Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2019. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  44. ↑ ERT Echo press team (19 April 2024). "Eleana Finokalioti on The Voice that Unites Us". (ERT Echo). Archived from the original on 25 June 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  45. ↑ Lato FM press team (22 August 2019). "Finokalioti's interview at Lato Fm". (Lato FM website). Archived from the original on 25 November 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
  46. ↑ Alchemy Web Radio team (18 August 2017). "Eleanna Finokaliotis talks to Radio Alchemy". (Radio Alchemy). Archived from the original on 25 July 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2017. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  47. ↑ Papadopoulou, Rania (29 May 2017). "Actress and singer Eleanna Finokalioti on Radio Istiaia 100.4 FM". (Mixcloud Radio Istiaia). Archived from the original on 25 November 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2017. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

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