Also known for her philanthropic work, Macpherson serves as an ambassador for organizations like UNICEF. 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. Publisher Penguin Books Australia. Cate is still living in Australia (Sydney) with husband, playwright and screenwriter Andrew Upton, and their four children. Widely regarded as one of the greatest spin bowlers of all time, Warne was the second-highest wicket-takerin test cricket. She features in a number of films and TV shows throughout the decade, until she landed her first main role in the popular CW series The 100. He is also credited with popularizing the band and was described by many as the leader and the driving force of the band. Kyrgios starts the season in the Hopman Cup paired with compatriot Daria Gavrilova topping the group stage with wins over the UK, France and Germany. The main destinations where these "Hellenes" immigrated were cities such as Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. His comedy has translated throughout the world. Gia Carides has been working as an actress since age 12 in film and in theatre. In 1995, he directed and starred in the historical drama Braveheart, for which he picked up Oscars for Best Director and Best Film. However, in the years 20002009, many Greek-Australians both native Greek and Australian-born, returned to Greece to discover their homeland and reconnect with their ancestral roots. THE TURF. Despite giving up that early break, Sinner played his tennis opening the court with his forehand. Some of his other prominent films are Kate & Leopold, Les Misrables, The Greatest Showman, The Prestige and Australia. 59 names 1. Guy was one of the drag queens in in the 1994 Australian hit film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. After coming out as a lesbian at the age of 12, Ruby faced many difficulties and has experienced suicidal thoughts throughout her life. As a child, he appeared in two of his father's films: Husbands (1970) and A Woman Under the Influence (1974). 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. Australia's stock of investment in Greece in 2019 totalled $481 million, while investment in Australia from Greece was $192 million. He has a tattoo on his arm of the flags of Greece and the Philippines. He has appeared in popular comedies throughout the decase such asThe Dictator, Ride Along, Dirty Grandpa and How to Be Single. Daughter of legendary Australian wildlife expert The Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, Bindi Irwin has followed in her fathers footsteps and is now a renowned conservationist and TV personality. Pillars of Hercules 10. Greek- Australian Tina Kalivas is the woman behind the costumes of several famous movies such as Last Knights, Die Another Day (for no less than 8 evening gowns for a particular scene), Australia, and Goemon. Sharon Stone 9. Also known for her good looks, Yvonne Strahovski was named in Maxim Hot 100 list in 2012. In Their Own Image explodes these and other stereotypes. [1] At the 2021 census, 92,314 Australian residents were born in Greece. Jessica Alba 11. Through launching pads like TV's Home & Away and Neighbours, and revered drama institutions such as Sydney's NIDA, Australia has a history of nurturing its talents before seeing them shoot to worldwide stardom in movies, TV, music, or on the catwalk. 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. Published 6 October 1988. He describes his ancestry as 100 percent Greek. In 1916, the Australian government responded to this by placing a special prohibition on the entry of Greeks and Maltese people to Australia that was not lifted until 1920. Yes, with age he matures like any other human being. Jigger Bulgari married an Irish woman, and they had many children. He also acted in Godzilla, John Phillip Stamos was born in Cypress, California, to Loretta (Phillips), a model, and William Stamos, a restaurateur. [18] In 1957, Hellenic/Greek language newspaper Neos Kosmos was founded by Dimitri Gogos, Bill Stefanou and Alekos Doukas, the latter also being an exceptionally well known author. He is credited with co-founding the popular rock band AC/DC. By 2007, she was being cast regularly in Hollywood studio films. Tina Fey's mother is Greek and comedian Zach Galifianakis is of Greek, English, Scottish, Welsh, French, and Irish descent. Her father was Estonian and her mother is of Greek, Norwegian, and German descent. He shot to fame with the tracks, (Australian Professional Basketball Player Who Plays at the Point Guard Position), Ben Simmons, son of Australian basketball player Dave Simmons, initially played for, (Australian Actress Best Known for Her Role in the TV Series Chuck and 'The Handmaid's Tale'), Teresa Palmer is best known for her roles in movies such as, (Known for His Role as 'Billy Hargrove' in the Netflix Series 'Stranger Things' ), Australian actor Dacre Montgomery is best known for his roles of, (Australian Actor Best Known for His Lead Role in the TV Series 'The Mentalist'), (Australian Cricketer Who is Considered the Greatest Batsman of All Time), (Best Known for His Role as Nathan Tyson in the TV Series Neighbours), (Winner of Season 21 of Dancing With the Stars & Daughter of Zookeeper & Conservationist 'Steve Irwin'), (Actor and Former Model Best Known for His Role as Ragnar Lothbrok in the TV Series Vikings), (Host and Executive Producer of Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model). Active in the entertainment industry since 2015, she has been nominated for many awards, including a Golden Globe. Lynda Carter 4. 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. She has acted in many hit films and is also active as a singer with many records to her credit. For some uses, text to speech is a necessity. Famous Men You'd Want To Have A Beer With, The 50+ Most Beautiful Influencers Of 2023. 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. [18] On 16 November 1926, George Marsellos and John Stilson published a broadsheet under the name Panellenios Keryx (Panhellenic Herald or The Greek Herald), becoming the second national Greek newspaper in Australia. She rose to fame thanks to her role as Rachel on the hit TV show "Friends. WATCH:Kyle and Jackie O's awkward encounter with Russell Crowe. Over the years, Ricciardo has had eight Grand Prix victories, including a win at the 2021 Italian Grand Prix, in Formula One. He has three children with his ex-wife, Australian actress Rebecca Rigg. Angelina Jolie or Jennifer Aniston 14. Australia has always punched above its weight in delivering star-quality talent to the world. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Her love of musical theater, especially the work of Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera, inspired her as a child. Alexakis, Effy and Janiszewski, Leonard (1998). [16] The largest religious body of Greek Orthodox Australians is the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, with its headquarters at the Cathedral of The Annunciation of Our Lady in the inner Sydney suburb of Redfern. He is best known for playing Wolverine/Logan in the X-Men film series (2000-2020), a role for which he holds the Guinness World Record . She began performing Maria Menounos was born on June 8, 1978 in Medford, Massachusetts, USA. She is of Danish, Greek, English, and Welsh descent.Although best known as the devious Sue Ann Nivens on the classic William George Zane, better known as Billy Zane, was born on February 24, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois, to Thalia (Colovos) and William Zane, both of Greek ancestry. He is an actor, known for Head On (1998), Ghost Ship (2002) and Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005). The former comedian played the memorable Toula on SBSs Pizza and had other stints on Australian TV shows, before the Western Sydney girl moved to the US and landed parts in films including Bridesmaids, What to Expect When Youre Expecting and the Pitch Perfect franchise. The American comedic actor has made numerous appearances on television and film throughout the decade. Venus Bay 8. In South Australia, the local Greek community published a short-lived newspaper called Okeanis (Oceania), around 1914 before it moved to Sydney. [citation needed] When troops withdrew a struggle broke out between pro and anti-communist factions which resulted in civil war between 1946 and 1949, ending with the defeat of the communists, but at a cost of many Greek lives and the uprooting of children who were kidnapped and taken from their families. Playing the title role in Muriels Wedding launched Collette into a career that included starring roles in About a Boy, The Hours and Little Miss Sunshine. 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. Jennifer Aniston was born in Sherman Oaks, California, to actors John Aniston and Nancy Dow. [citation needed] Their names were Ghikas Bulgaris known as Jigger Bulgari, and Andonis Manolis. During these outbursts, Greek shops and Greek cafs were badly damaged or destroyed, with the worst rioting occurring in Kalgoorlie and Boulder. Proserpine (Greek: Persephone) 11. A famous TV actor in Australia, Luke Hemsworth has also appeared in American films, such as Hickok, Encounter, and Crypto. 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. [citation needed]. Evi Marandi was born on August 7, 1941 in Athens, Greece. Despite struggling with mental health issues, Ruby has gone on to establish herself in the field of entertainment, thereby serving as an inspiration to many across the world. Also his visit to the famous Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, a previous stop on the way to Indian Wells and which also gave him the opportunity to see the Lakers, the NBA being a passion. He knows how to play a variety of instruments, including the sitar, guitar, piano, and mandolin. Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Alexander is a graduate of Beverly Hills High School. In the 2011 census, 378,270 people were reported to be of Greek ancestry, either exclusively or in combination with another ethnic group, compared to 365,147 in the 2006 census which recorded 125,849 people born in Greece. In addition to appearing in dramas and thrillers, she has also established herself as a comedic actress. Aussies such as Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman, singing and acting legend Olivia Newton-John and actor, singer, dancer and all-round good guy Hugh Jackman have long been household names worldwide for their talent, abilities and that affable, down-to-earth quality that comes from growing up down under. He also voices the character Jay Bilzerian in theNetflixTV showBig Mouth. The Friends actress is Greek on her paternal side. She has appeared in as many Zoe Carides was born on February 19, 1962 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is an actor, known for his role as Tobias "Four" Eaton in the films Divergent (2014), The Divergent Series: Insurgent (2015) and Allegiant (2016). She is also associated with the Australia Zoo. She is an actress and writer, known for The Little Death (2014), Interceptor (2022) and Brilliant Lies (1996). She also shares an adopted son and daughter with ex Tom Cruise. The first known free Greek migrant to Australia was Katerina Georgia Plessos (18091907),[7] who arrived in Sydney with her husband Major James Crummer in 1835. Liam Hemsworth is an Australian actor and has starred in Hollywood films like The Last Song, Independence Day: Resurgence, Empire State, The Hunger Games, Isn't It Romantic and Killerman. According to SBS, Greeks in Australia have got higher weekly church attendance and higher levels of religiosity than Greeks in Greece. The most recent decade has seen many Greek celebrities shine in Hollywood, but none more-so than Zach Galifianakis. He lives in Sydney and has two children with ex Danielle Spencer. The former Home and Away star is one of the most recognisable Australian celebs in Hollywood, having appeared in such hits as Wedding Crashers, The Great Gatsby and Now You See Me. She is an actress. She began her acting career in 1994 playing Katerina Ioannou in Heartbreak High. He was one of Australias go-to actors, appearing in gems such as the Bodyline TV series, Proof and Bangkok Hilton (with Nicole Kidman). Ive come of age, jokes the Australian with a Malaysian mother and Greek father. Ada Nicodemou Dancing with the Stars 8. He has six children from the two relationships and lives in the US. She worked there until moving to Vancouver, British Columbia, a center of Canadian film and television production, to Gina Riley was born on May 6, 1961 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Other funny celebrities who are of Greek ancestry include The Golden Girls actress Betty White, and comedian Demetri Martin. The Londoner's 2018 album Golden was the singers 14th. One settled on the Monaro Plains in Southern New South Wales and one at Picton near Sydney. Several comedic actors and actresses are of Greek descent. After his impressive turn in the Australian film Two Hands, Ledger appeared in 10 Things I Hate About You, A Knight's Tale, and The Patriot alongside Mel Gibson. She has won multiple awards, including an Emmy and Golden Globe for her role as Tara Gregson in Showtimes United States of Tara. . Her father is Greek, and her mother was of English, Irish, Scottish, and Italian descent. The 2021 census showed that the following states had the largest numbers of people nominating Greek ancestry: Victoria (181,184), New South Wales (141,627), South Australia (40,704), Queensland (32,702), Western Australia (16,117). He has appeared in films like The Hangover and Due Date. Greek Australian producer, songwriter and singer VASSY (Vassy Karagiorgos) has hit the number #1 spot on the US Dance Charts, once again proving she is a global dance music superstar. The Emmy- nominated series chronicles the surviving population living on a space station, called the ARK, who send a group of 100 delinquents down to earth. After TV and film roles in Australia, including his memorable turn in 1992's Romper Stomper, Russell scored roles in Hollywood, including in L.A. Award-winning Australian historian Professor Joy Damousi shines a light on the immigrant experience for refugees of a bygone era. He has been married to Francine Amormino since April 29, 1990. 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. In 2011, she was adjudged the Fun Fearless Female of the Year by Cosmopolitanmagazine. The handsome, weird and worldly-looking Chris Sarandon has shown his versatility in everything from vampires to Jesus Christ in hypnotic performances that have been controversial but irresistible. Mena was raised in a Rhode Island home that was built in 1870 and had early aspirations of Elias Koteas was born on March 11, 1961, in Montreal, Canada. Neighbours alum Margot Robbie from Dalby, QLD stunned audiences with her performance (and flawless Brooklyn accent) in Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street in 2013 and has been a Hollywood superstar since. Andonis Manolis' grave is in the old cemetery at Mittagong. After a longbattle with breast cancer,the mother of one lives with husband John Easterling in the US. Olivia found fame after starring in Grease. She is an actress and producer, known for Celebrity Deathmatch (1998), American Dreams (2002) and General Hospital (1963). A popular figure in Australia, Luke was chosen as the newest face of Tourism Australia in 2018. Rose Byrne is one of the most popular actresses from Australia. [citation needed] Many of these Greeks were owners of or were employed in shops and restaurants. He is currently planning a Resurrection sequel to his 2004 labour of love, The Passion of the Christ, which is reportedly due to be released in 2022. Who would have thought that the redhead from the Bop Girl music video would rise to such heights? Her stint on Bindi the Jungle Girl made her the youngest Daytime Emmy winner. [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. A talented singer and dancer who hails from Sydney, Jackman won a Tony award for his portrayal as Peter Allen in Broadway's The Boy From Oz. She lives with husband Keith Urban and their two children in homes in Australia and the US. Jacob Elordi is also abudding young activist and has spoken out in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. She was also the Associate Director of the Film & Lulu Divine was born on November 17, 1955 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. (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 most famous and successful Australian celebrities including Nicole Kidman, Miranda Kerr and Rose Byrne. Her film credits include My Best Friends Wedding, Saving Mr Banks and Hacksaw Ridge. Greek-Canadian actress Sofia Shinas may be most recognized for her performances in 'The Crow,' the TV series 'The Outer Limits,' and other fantasy-genre works. She has two children with husband, US actor Bobby Cannavale. Confidential, before picking up an Oscar nomination in 1999 for his inspiring portrayal as tobacco industry whistle-blower Jeffrey Wigand. Kelly Clarkson rose to fame in the early 2000s after winning the American Idol competition. One of Australias darlings, the singer enjoyed a successful music career in the 70s, but it wasnt until starring in the film version of the Broadway hit Grease, that the world became hopelessly devoted to the young star. Debbie Matenopoulos was born on December 13, 1974 in Richmond, Virginia, USA. From a long list, weve culled it down to 25 of the most successful and famous Australian celebrities in the fields of film, music, modelling and tv celebrities. Keith is currently a mentor on The Voice. "I've come of age," jokes the Australian with a Malaysian mother and Greek father. [15], According to census data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in 2016, 91.4% of Australians with Greek ancestry are Christian, mainly Eastern Orthodox, however minorities who belong to different Christian denominations like Catholics, Jehovah's Witnesses and Pentecostals also exist. She is an actress and writer, known for My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002), My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016) and I Hate Valentine's Day (2009). The movie remains the highest-grossing Australian film. Sebastian Croft is a BAFTA nominated actor of English and Greek descent, best known for his portrayal of Ben Hope in Heartstopper (2022).Later this year he will appear as Peter van Daan in Where Is Anne Frank (2021) which premiered at Cannes Film Festival, and Dampyr (2022), a fantasy war film, Angela Michelle Harmon is an American actress and model from Dallas, Texas. 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. Anna was elected Miss Volcano at age fifteen after she was discovered going wild on a dance floor in Volcano Island where she Jasmine Cephas Jones originated the roles of 'Peggy Schuyler' and 'Maria Reynolds' in the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit Hamilton an American Musical. The Gladiator star still calls Australia home. His father, Giorgos, is Greek and his mother, Norlaila, is Malaysian. He lives with wife Elsa Pataky and their three kids in NSWs Byron Bay. Since then, shes starred in Insidious, Bridesmaids, X Men: First Class, Neighbours and Peter Rabbit. Greek Australians are one of the largest groups within the global Greek diaspora. Miranda caught the world's eye as a Victoria's Secret Angel in 2007. [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. This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total. Four-time Grammy-winner Keith Urban had already tasted success in Australia, before making his American debut with a platinum-certified solo album. Mtley Cre rose to stardom from the 80s, and remained a household name in heavy metal. Confidential. Law of life. 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. She got her start in New York regional theater, and has since starred in over two dozen theatrical productions including "Annie," "The Wizard of Oz," "The Sound of Music," "The Wiz," and "Gypsy." After a seedy role in the classic L.A. Other funny celebrities who are of Greek ancestry include "The Golden Girls" actress Betty White, and comedian Demetri Martin. 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