1. Ariane Labed (1984)

French Actor

Greek-born French actress known for her roles as Caroline in Prejudice and Alice in Fidelio, Alice's Odyssey. She was cast in her first American feature film when she was selected...

2. Peggy Zina (1975)

Greek Singer

Laiko singer who became a massive star in her native Greece with platinum-selling albums like 2003's Mazi Sou and 2009's To Pathos Einai Aformi. Some of her most popular songs...

3. Doukissa Nomikou (1986)

Greek Model

Famous as the host of the Greek television programs OLA Trela and Lifestyle, she is also notable for having represented her native country in the 2007 Miss Universe pageant. Extremely...

4. Stella Kalli (1980)

Pop Singer

Greek pop singer who became known for her debut single "Gia Poso Akomi." She later came out with a Gia Poso Akomi album.

5. Natalia Germanou (1965)

Greek Lyricist

Though best known as the lyricist of songs made famous by Greek vocalists such as Despina Vandi, Anna Vissi, and Mihalis Hatzigiannis, this popular songwriter also penned a Greek-language single...

6. Anastasios Metaxas (1862)

Architect And Sport Shooter

Restored the Panathinaiko Stadium where the 1896 Athens Summer Olympics were held. He was an Olympic athlete as well as an architect, and he competed in the military and free...

7. Irene Skliva (1978)

Greek Model

She won Miss World 1996 when she was only eighteen years-old.

8. Steve Angello (1982)

Swedish Dj

DJ and record label owner who was also a member of Swedish House Mafia.

9. Stavros Niarchos (1909)

Greek Businessman

Multi-billionaire shipping tycoon who constructed the world's largest oil supertanker in 1952.

10. Aliki Diplarakou (1912)

Greek Model

First Greek winner of the Miss Europe pageant who used her fame to educate audiences in the United States on ancient and modern Greek culture.

11. Gina Bachauer (1913)

Greek Pianist

Classical musician who became known throughout the United States and Europe for her concert tours. She was called the Queen of Pianists.

12. Lambros Konstantaras (1913)

Greek Actor

Highly esteemed stage and screen actor of the Greek entertainment industry. He appeared in more than 80 movies, playing dramatic roles early on and comedic roles later on in his...

13. Kyriakos Mitsotakis (1968)

Greek Politician

Greek politician best recognized for having served as Prime Minster of Greece beginning in July of 2019. He is also known for having previously served as President of the New...

14. Melina Mercouri (1920)

Actress

Never on Sunday star who became Greek Minister of Culture. She has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, BAFTA Awards.

15. Dimitris Horn (1921)

Greek Actor

Regarded as one of Greece's greatest actors, he served as First Director of the Greek State Radio and Television after the reinstatement of democracy. He garnered acclaim for his appearances...

16. Stefanos Tsitsipas (1998)

Tennis Player

Competitive tennis player who finished 2018 ranked as the #15 men's player in the world by the Association of Tennis Professionals. In 2021, he was ranked #3. He became the first...

17. Giannis Antetokounmpo (1994)

Greek Professional Basketball Pl

NBA star known as The Greek Freak who won back-to-back NBA MVP awards in 2019 and 2020 as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. He led the Bucks to an NBA...

18. Alekos Alexandrakis (1928)

Greek Actor

Film, TV, and stage performer who appeared in over 60 movies throughout his esteemed career. He also directed the films, Thiramvos and Synoikia to oneiro.

19. Alexandros Tzorvas (1982)

Footballer

Goalkeeper who signed with Genoa in 2012 and first represented the Greek national team in 2008.

20. Antonis Fotsis (1981)

Greek Professional Basketball Pl

6'10" power forward and center who became captain of the Greek national team.

21. Tzeni Karezi (1932)

Movie Actress

One of the most admired actresses in the history of Greek cinema, she starred in The Red Lanterns, a movie that was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the...

22. Nikos Xanthopoulos (1934)

Greek Actor

Heralded performer of the 1960s Greek Golden Age who became known for portraying poor, struggling working-class characters in 48 movies from 1958 to 1971. He released 9 albums and 55...

23. Nikos Kourkoulos (1934)

Greek Actor

Greek-born stage actor who received a Tony nomination for his starring role in Illya Darling, a 1967 Broadway musical. He also appeared in stage productions of Our Town, Medea, Julius...

24. Dimitris Sgouros (1969)

Musician

Acclaimed concert pianist who became known both on the concert circuit and through filmed media.

25. Maria Sakkari (1995)

Greek Tennis Player

Greek professional tennis player who has gained fame competing as a singles and a doubles player in the world's biggest tennis tournaments. 

26. Vasilios Kotronias (1964)

Greek Chess Player

Nine-time Greek chess champion who has achieved the rank of Grandmaster is a prolific author of books about chess.

27. Sokratis Kokkalis (1939)

Entrepreneur

Businessman who became Chairman, CEO, and majority shareholder of one of the world's mammoth multinational technology groups Itracom Holdings.

28. Elli Kokkinou (1970)

Greek Singer

Multi-platinum Greek singer known for her albums Sto Kokkino and Ta Genethlia Mou. She also served as a judge on season two of Greek Idol.

29. Corinna Tsopei (1944)

Miss Universe 1964 And Actor

First Greek to capture the Miss Universe pageant title, winning it in 1964. She also held down a career as an actress.

30. Ilias Psinakis (1958)

Politician

Greek politician and manager who is recognized for his work as Mayor of Marathon in Attica, Greece. He has established several awards, founded the non-profit Marathon Foundation to fund tourism...

31. Nikos Anastopoulos (1958)

Footballer

Prolific striker during the 1970s and 1980s.

32. Yanis Varoufakis (1961)

Greek-australian Economist

In 2015, this high-ranking economist served as Greece's Minister of Finance. Earlier in his career, he headed the Doctoral Program in Economics at the University of Athens and worked for...

33. Sofia Vogiatzaki (1971)

TV Actress

Actress who has made appearances on many Greek shows over the years, such as Eisai To Tairi Mou, To Kokkino Domatio and 7 Zoes. Her film work includes The King (2002), Honey...

34. Dimitris Kourbelis (1993)

Greek Footballer

Defenseman who has gained acclaim as a tough player in Greece's Super League, including for Panathinaikos beginning in 2016. He rose to fame playing defensive midfield for Asteras Tripoli F.C. between 2011-2016,...

35. Arianna Huffington (1950)

American Journalist

Campaigned for Governor of California in 2003. She started one of the most prominent news sites on the internet, The Huffington Post.

36. Georgios Tzavellas (1987)

Greek Footballer

Left back who joined PAOK in 2013 after spending a year with Monaco. He debuted for the Greek national team in 2010.

37. Pinelopi Anastasopoulou (1977)

TV Actress

Big and small screen star most well known for bringing to life Aggeliki Christoforou in the crime series Oi istories tou astynomou Beka. She would then go on to earn...

38. Anthimos Kapsis (1950)

Greek Footballer

Greek retired soccer player who played professionally for Panathinaikos FC from 1969-1984 and internationally for the Greek national team from 1971-1982.

39. Aggeliki Iliadi (1977)

Pop Singer

Greek folk singer who has gained fame thanks to her many albums such as Kala That Pernao, Me Tin Agapi Ta Ho Valei, Hamogelo Kai Prohorai, and more. 

40. Vicky Kaya (1978)

Greek Model And Television Prese

Gained popularity as a cover girl and on the Greek edition of America's Next Top Model, which she hosted.

41. Stelios Kritikos (1986)

Soccer Player

Greek professional football player who is known for his work as a Centre Forward for the Kerkyra club. He is also known for his work as a right winger on...

42. Alexandra Ordolis (1986)

TV Actress

Known first for her television role as Sister Delphine in the CW period piece Reign, she has gone on to star in recurring episodes of 19-2, Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments, and The Mist. 

43. Marina Satti (1986)

World Music Singer

Greek singer who originally made a name for herself as a stage actress, performing in such musicals as Sugartown, Little Shop of Horrors and Jesus Christ Superstar. She has since...

44. Paris Latsis (1982)

Film Producer

Grandson of shipping millionaire John S. Latsis who gained national fame for dating Paris Hilton.

45. Ioannis Kyrastas (1952)

Greek Footballer

Midfielder who played for Olympiacos Piraeus and Panathinaikos FC.

46. Katerina Papoutsaki (1979)

Actor

Greek television actress and model who is known for her recurring roles as Aliki Vasilaki in the series Eho ena Mystiko and Foivi Papadatou in the 2015 series Ethniki Ellados....

47. Katerina Stefanidi (1990)

Pole Vaulter

Greek pole vaulter who won the gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games. She also competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics and placed first at the 2017 World Outdoor, 2018...

48. Giannis Spaliaras (1975)

Model

Actor and model who gained widespread fame competing on the fifth series of Greece's Survivor. He has also been seen in numerous print campaigns and had a number of small...

49. Aggeliki Daliani (1979)

Greek Actor

Greek actress who is known for her role as Maria in the series Maria, i Aschimi, which is the Greek edition of the popular series Ugly Betty. She is also known...

50. Dimitris Makalias (1981)

Tv Actor

Greek television actor who is known for his variety of recurring roles on different sitcoms and soap operas. He is best recognized for appearing on the Greek edition of Modern Family where...