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Nia Vardalos hints at possibility of ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3’
It’s been 17 years since My Fat Greek Wedding first hit cinemas, and four years since the sequel was released. Now Nia Vardalos is hinting at the possibility of a …
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Blind singer and pianist Paul Kapeleris to take centre stage this Christmas
It’s hard to believe that just six years ago, Paul Kapeleris didn’t consider himself much of a singer. So much so that when he told his mum he would be …
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Greeks who have scored Oscar gold over the years
1. The first Greek to win an Oscar was Katina Paxinou who in 1943 won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in the movie For Whom the Bell Tolls. Paxinou …
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‘The Bold and the Beautiful’s’ Katherine Kelly Lang wraps up filming for SKAI TV’s series ‘8 Lexeis’ in Greece
American Actress Katherine Kelly Lang has wrapped up filming in Corfu for the popular SKAI TV series 8 Lexeis. Best known for her role as Brooke Logan on The Bold and …
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Dimitria-Sister Cities Festival celebrates 35-year bridge between Thessaloniki and Melbourne
Melbourne and Thessaloniki have been sister cities since 20 March 1984 when the former mayor of Thessaloniki Theocharis Manavis came to Melbourne to participate in the twinning ceremony that linked …
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Should ‘wogs’ be trademarked? ‘Wog boy’ Nick Giannopoulos seems to think so
The origin of the term ‘wog’ is unclear, having first been noted by lexicographer FC Bowen in 1928 in his dictionary of old-timers’ expressions and epithets. Greek Australian comedian Nick …
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It’s end of the line for John Aniston and ‘Days of our Lives’
John Aniston, the 86 year-old father of Jennifer, is soon to be out of a job as his contract with Days of Our Lives, the long-running US day-time soapie has …
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Young Greek Australian dreams of representing Greece at Eurovision
Earlier this year, Leea Nanos was one of 10 performers selected to compete in Eurovision – Australia Decides to represent Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest. Though she wasn’t the …
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Putting Greek desserts in the spotlight
For those who enjoyed the first season of Zumbo’s Just Desserts in 2016, the wait is finally over for Season 2, airing on Channel 7 this weekend. The dessert cooking …
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Love me Tinder: The legendary Effie takes on dating in the internet age
One of the funniest, most colourful shows Mary Coustas has put together is heading to Melbourne following huge success at the Sydney Comedy Festival this year. She brings back the …