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Melina Kanakaredes Developing Comedy “Greek Candy”

Actress and producer Melina Kanakaredes is developing a single-camera comedy titled "Greek Candy" over at IMDb TV, based on her own Greek family's history. Melina Kanakaredes in "Greek Candy" The series focuses on a family with three teen daughters, four Greek...

Netflix to Release New Anime Series Inspired by Greek Mythology

Among the many original series it is working on, Netflix plans to release a new anime show based on Greek mythology titled "Blood of Zeus". It will premiere on the streaming service on October 27. The story, originally titled "Gods &...

Melina Kanakaredes Cast in ‘The Resident’

Melina Kanakaredes has been cast in the new FOX series "The Resident" as Dr. Lane Hunter, a brilliant, strong oncologist who seems to be at the top of her game. The Greek-American actress, who rose to fame with her roles...

Jim and Ann Gianopulos Honored With Philanthropy Award

Jim Gianopulos, who recently became the CEO of Paramount Pictures, was honored along with his wife with the Elyse Bila Ouedraogo philanthropy award on May 1 for his work helping women and families. The award was given to Gianopulos by Jhpiego,...

Watch Melina Kanakaredes on ABC’s ‘Notorious’

Melina Kanakaredes will be back on your TV soon, this time in a recurring role as Dana Hartman on ABC's "Notorious". The show is based on the real-life relationship between criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos and "Larry King Live" executive...

Melina Kanakaredes to Produce and Star in New TV Series

Melina Kanakarades, the Greek-American star known for her former roles in "CSI: NY" and "Extant", is now attached to star in a new TV drama called "Stolen for Good". The series centers on "Hermes Thief", a legendary international thief whose...

“My Child – Mothers of War” performing at the Hudson Backstage Theater

By Vasilis Papoutsis Greek American director Angeliki Giannakopoulos' play is a collection of monologues based on true stories from the mothers who lost their sons in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and has been performing to rave reviews and sold...

Melina Kanakaredes Joins Sci-Fi Series “Extant”

The Greek-American castings just keep on coming this pilot season. After learning of Tracy Spiridakos' casting yesterday in a new comedy pilot for CBS, news got out today that former "CSI: NY" star Melina Kanakaredes will be joining the...

Hollywood Celebrities Raise Funds for Greece (video)

An exclusive gala and charity fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for Greek Charity Praksis, dedicated to assist the homeless in Greece ,took place in Hollywood on October 9th, 2013. Guests mixed and mingled with some of Hollywood’s most famous...