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Betty Valassi
Thessaloniki, Greece
Betty Valassi was born in Thessaloniki to parents who were refugees from Asia Minor. Her real name is Despo, but her mother changed it to 'Betty'. She studied theatre under great…
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Betty Valassi was born in Thessaloniki to parents who were refugees from Asia Minor. Her real name is Despo, but her mother changed it to 'Betty'. She studied theatre under great teachers, such as Hourmouzios, Katina Paxinou, Terzakis and Socrates Karantinos. From 1960 to 2004 she acted in at least 14 Greek feature films by renowned directors. She became widely known and popular with the public through her starring role in the successful – and last black and white – television series Loxandra, which was broadcast by ERT in the period 1980-1981. She played the eponymous role, which according to critics was the best of her career. She was married twice and had a son, Nikolas-Haris Minissali, who studied directing abroad. Her second husband was the well-known actor Titos Vandis, whom she married in 1984 and remained together until his death in 2003. She was closely friends with Melina Mercouri, with whom she acted in theater and film. [Source: Wikipedia]
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2012
Blood Ties
Movie
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2004
Χαιρέτα μας τον πλάτανο
Movie
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2004
7 Deadly Mother-in-Laws
TV show Marika
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1992
Hai Rok
TV show Δέσποινα
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1991
The Shine
TV show Ιφιγένεια Γερακάρη
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1990
Hotel Amore
TV show Margarita
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1987
Sweet Country
Movie Sara
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1985
Such a Long Absence
Movie Mother
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1985
Rena, ta resta sou!
Movie Betty Pipili
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1984
Προς Οφρύνιο
TV show
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1984
Χατζημανουήλ
TV show μαντάμ Ροζέτα
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1982
Thanasis and the Cursed Serpent
Movie Pethera tou Thanashi
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1980
Loxandra
TV show Λωξάντρα
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1978
A Dream of Passion
Movie Margaret
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1978
1922
Movie
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1977
The Hunters
Movie Savvas' Wife
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1973
The Constellation of Virgin
Movie Loukia
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1967
Open Letter
Movie
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1960
Pleasure and passion
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