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. Lefteris Valakas (1944)

Greek Sculptor

Greek sculptor who made the monument of "Nike" on the island of Kos, Dodecanese, and the bronze piece Ancient Warrior.

3. 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...

4. Natasha Kay (1999)

YouTube Star

Vlogger and cover artist on YouTube whose most popular covers include Camila Cabello's "Havana" and Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow." Her self-tiled channel garnered 170,000 subscribers. In 2021 she modeled on the runway for...

5. 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...

6. Jenny Balatsinou (1970)

Model

Greek television personality, model and actress who served as a judge on the televised modeling competition Next Top Model. She has acted in films like 1999's The Attack of the...

7. Theodosia Christidou (1980)

Fashion Designer

TV presenter and fashion designer who's professionally known as Sissy Christidou. She presented a weekly show called Agrotis monos psaxnei on Alpha TV and co-hosted the daily morning show Proino ANT1. She launched...

8. Meletis Ilias (1980)

Tv Actor

Greek actor who is best known for playing the part of Savvas Triandafyllou in the TV series To soi sou. He has appeared in projects such as The Bachelor 3 and Quantum. 

9. Ugo Foscolo (1778)

Italian Writer Revolutionary And

A late 18th and early 19th-century Italian author, poet, and political revolutionary, he is remembered for such works as Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis and A Zacinto. His literary work...

10. 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.

11. Fay Skorda (1980)

TV Show Host

Presenter and brand ambassador most well known as a host for ANT1's ToPrwino. She has also hosted Proino mou, Poly bla bla, and appeared on Lifestyle. 

12. Yianna Terzi (1980)

World Music Singer

Singer who has won fans in her native Greece with such releases as Gyrna To Kleidi (2006) and Ase Me Na Taxidepso (2008). In 2018, she represented Greece in the Eurovision Song...

13. 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...

14. Basil Zaharoff (1849)

Greek Arms Dealer

Arms dealer and financier who pioneered fully automatic machine guns and submarines and backed early efforts at flight.

15. 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...

16. Irene Skliva (1978)

Greek Model

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

17. Apostolia Zoi (1980)

Pop Singer

Greek pop singer who rose to fame in 2003 for her debut album To Proto Vima. She has since released nearly half a dozen successful albums and been nominated for...

18. Angelos Charisteas (1980)

Greek Footballer

Greek striker and winger who made his pro debut in 1997 for Aris F.C. and debuted internationally for the Greece national team in 2001.

19. Dimitris Diamantidis (1980)

Greek Professional Basketball Pl

Premiere Euroleague point guard who won Euroleague championships in 2007, 2009, and 2011, and was named Euroleague MVP in 2011.

20. Theofanis Gekas (1980)

Greek Footballer

Soccer striker who scored 23 goals for Eintracht Frankfurt between 2010 and 2012; joined Konyaspor in 2013.

21. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (1881)

Politician

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk is a famous Politician, who was born on May 19, 1881 in Greece. First president of Turkey from 1923 to 1938 who was a winning strategist in...

22. Konstantinos Tsiklitiras (1888)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Greek Olympian who was the winner of the standing long jump at the 1912 Stockholm Olympic Games; he was a 19-time Greek champion.

23. Giorgio de Chirico (1888)

Painter

Giorgio de Chirico is a famous Painter, who was born on July 10, 1888 in Greece. Greek-Italian artist who founded the metaphysical art movement and also painted in Baroque and...

24. Jim Londos (1897)

American Professional Wrestler

Professional wrestler during the Great Depression who was known as The Golden Greek. He had finishing moves known as the armbar and Boston crab.

25. Katina Paxinou (1900)

Actress

Film and stage performer who won both an Oscar and a Golden Globe for her role as Pilar in the 1943 film For Whom the Bell Tolls.

26. Aristotle Onassis (1906)

Entrepreneur

Greek-Argentine shipping tycoon who married Jacqueline Kennedy on October 20, 1968, after a financial marital contract was brokered.

27. KaterinaOp (1995)

YouTube Star

Widely known for comprising one-half of the Greek Fraoules22 YouTube channel. She has gained popularity there for makeup reviews, social media challenges, and friend tags alongside her friend and fellow...

28. Giourkas Seitaridis (1981)

Greek Footballer

Right full-back and central defender who began his second stint with Panathinaikos in 2009 after spending three years with Atletico Madrid.

29. Stavros Niarchos (1909)

Greek Businessman

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

30. Yiannis Latsis (1910)

Entrepreneur

Shipping magnate who was known for his power, prestige, and philanthropy. He was also No. 101 when he died on Forbes' list of the world's richest people.

31. Georgia Panagopoulou (1989)

Instagram Star

Instagram star who travels the world studying and experiencing wine. She has 110,000 followers. 

32. Nikos Kavvadias (1910)

Greek Poet

Greek poet and author whose best-known works include Marabou, Fog, and other poetry collections. His prose works include Of War/On My Horse and The Shift.

33. Prince Philip (1921)

Actor

Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II. He earned the distinction of being the longest-serving and oldest spouse of a reigning British monarch. 

34. Odysseas Elytis (1911)

Greek Poet

Greek poet and 1979 Nobel Prize in Literature recipient who was associated with the Romantic Modernism movement. His poetic works include Orientations, The Sovereign Sun, and Diary of an Invisible...

35. 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.

36. Marinelli (1989)

YouTube Star

Greek YouTube star who is famous for her eponymous channel and its content. She has gained popularity there for her original makeup tutorials, lifestyle vlogging, and beauty tips. 

37. Kostas Tsimikas (1996)

Football Player

Kostas Tsimikas is a famous Football Player, who was born on May 12, 1996 in Greece. According to Astrologers, Kostas Tsimikas's zodiac sign is Taurus.
Kostas Tsimikas (Greek: Κώστας Τσιμίκας ,...

38. 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.

39. 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...

40. Linaras (1996)

YouTube Star

Both a gamer and comedy vlogger who is known for his YouTube channel Linaras THC.

41. Georgios Samaras (1985)

Footballer

Striker and left wing who played for Celtic FC and Heerenveen. He helped Celtic FC win the Scottish Premiere League title in 2008.

42. AntonisX007GR (1996)

YouTube Star

Renowned gamer and YouTuber who publishes funny moments from various games while also incorporating original sound effects and music in his videos. He has more than 270,000 subscribers.

43. Kleanthis Vikelidis (1916)

Footballer

Footballer who was nicknamed the "Macedonian Tank"; spent his entire career with Aris Thessaloniki F.C. from 1933 until 1949.

44. Kostas Maliatsis Salas (1989)

YouTube Star

Kostas Maliatsis Salas is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on March 8, 1989 in Greece. YouTube gamer known for his channel Maliatsis Tube, where he uploads a variety...

45. Vaso Petrou (1989)

Instagram Star

Instagram star, personal trainer and fitness instructor whose fashionable photos of her day-to-day life has garnered her 50,000 followers. 

46. Vangelis Kakouriotis (1996)

Pop Singer

Greek singer best known as a member of the band Boys and Noise alongside Aris Makris and Dimitris Giannoulis. They released a debut EP called EXW ESENA.

47. Jenny Hiloudaki (1968)

Greek Model

Transsexual celebrity and brothel keeper whose 1997 affair with District Attorney Giorgos Sakellaropoulos created a national hilarity.

48. 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...

49. Constantine Andreou (1917)

Painter And Sculptor

Greek painter and sculptor with a highly successful career that spanned six decades. He was awarded the Croix de Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur.

50. Sofia Harmanda (1996)

Model

Professional model and Instagram star who is known for her variety of commercial and advertising work for a variety of companies and press outlets.