Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) as Athena
15 Minutes (2001) as Nicolette Karas
Short Info
Date Of Birth
April 23, 1967
Fact
Starring as Sally Bowles in “Cabaret” on Broadway in Studio 54. [July 2003]
Who is Melina Kanakaredes?
Before we reveal to you where Melina Kanakared is now, let’s first share some facts about her. Melina is a Greek-American actress, who gained fame by portraying Stella Bonasera in the police procedural drama series “CSI: NY” (2004-2010), and is also known as Dr. Sydney Hansen in the TV series “Providence”, among other roles.
So, do you want to find out more about Melina Kanakaredes, from her childhood years to most recent career endeavors, including her personal life as well? If yes, then stay with us for the length of the article, as we introduce you to this award-winning actress.
Where Is Melina Kanakaredes Now?
Melina is still pretty much active in the entertainment world, and has recently finished the first season of the TV drama series “The Resident” (2018-2019), an is now working on the TV series “Gods & Heroes” (2020), and the drama film “Wake”, which is currently in pre-production and yet to receive its release date.
Melina Kanakaredes Wiki: Age, Childhood, and Education
Born Melina Eleni Kanakaredes on the 23rd April 1967, in Akron, Ohio USA, she is the daughter of Connie, who is a candy company owner, and her husband Harry Kanakaredes, an insurance agent. She is of Greek ancestry, a second generation Greek-American; Melina speaks Greek fluently. From an early age, Melina was interested in acting, and made her stage debut when she was only eight years old in the production of “Tom Sawyer” at the Weathervane Playhouse in Akron. She went to Firestone High School, and after matriculation enrolled at Ohio State University, however, she soon transferred to Point Park College, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During her time there, Melina featured in a few professional plays, including “Jesus Christ Superstar” in which she portrayed Mary Magdalene. In 1989 she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater arts.
Melina Kanakaredes
Career Beginnings
Melina’s career started in the early ‘90s with the role of Eleni Andros Cooper in the daytime soap opera “Guiding Light”; she remained on the show between 1991 and 1994, after which she continued with other TV roles, first as Victoria Metcalf in the TV series “Due South” in 1995, and later that year as Benita Alden in the crime-drama series “NYPD Blue”. She continued to build a name for herself, and in 1996 made her film debut, portraying Trin in the action crime-drama film “The Long Kiss Goodnight”, starring Geena Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, and Yvonne Zima, while in 1997 she portrayed Libby Galante in the TV drama series “Leaving Las Vegas”.
Rise to Prominence
It was in 1999 that her hard work paid off, as she was chosen for the part of Dr. Sydney Hansen in the TV romantic drama series “Providence”. She featured in all 96 episodes of the Primetime Emmy Award-winning series, which increased her popularity and net worth as well. Following the end of the show, Melina secured yet another long-term role, this time as Stella Bonasera in the “CSI: NY”, and it was this role that made her a star in Hollywood, as she featured in 140 episodes between 2004 and 2010. She continued quite successfully – in 2013 she was Sylvie Collins in the film “Snitch”, then in 2015 portrayed Dorothy in the TV sci-fi thriller series “Extant”, not to mention that she is quite busy these days, working on several projects.
Since launching her career, Melina has featured in more than 25 film and TV titles, all of which have contributed to her wealth. So, have you ever wondered how rich Melina Kanakaredes is, as of mid- 2019? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Kanakaredes’ net worth is as high as $10 million, which is highly impressive, don’t you agree? Undoubtedly, her wealth will increase in the upcoming years, assuming that she successfully continues her career.
Melina Kanakaredes Personal Life, Dating, Husband, Children
What do you know about Melina’s personal life? Well, this award-winning actress hasn’t been very open when it comes to sharing such details, but we have still managed to discover some facts about her. Melina has been married to Peter Constantinides since the 6th September 1992; the couple has welcomed two children, Zoe, born in 2000 and Karina, who was born in 2003. She was once a restaurant co-owner with her husband, as they teamed up to open the Tria Greek Kuzina restaurant in Powel, Ohio, however, they eventually had to close it.
Over the years, Melina has become a social media star, especially on Instagram and Twitter. Her official Instagram page has over 35,000 followers, with whom she has shared her most recent endeavors, both from personal life and career. Most recently she shared a picture with her daughters in Greece, among numerous other posts, which includes time with her husband and her friends. You can find Melina on Twitter, on which she has around 28,000 followers, and has shared some of her interests and ideas with her fans on topics of politics, religion, but also details from her personal life and career.
So, if you aren’t already a fan of this prominent actress, then this is a perfect opportunity for you to become one, just skip over to her official pages, and see what she is up to next, both personally and professionally.
Last night’s sunset
Posted by Melina Kanakaredes on Thursday, July 23, 2015
Melina Kanakaredes Height, Weight, Body Measurements
Do you know how tall Melina Kanakaredes is, and how much she weighs? Well, Melina stands at 5ft 7ins, which is equal to 1.7m, while she weighs approximately 130lbs or 59kgs, and her vital statistics are 36-26-37 inches. She has dark brown hair and green eyes, which suits her quite nicely, don’t you agree?
General Info
Full Name
Melina Kanakaredes
Date Of Birth
April 23, 1967
Height
1.7 m
Profession
Actor
Nationality
American
Family
Children
Karina Eleni Constantinides, Zoe Constantinides
Parents
Harry Kanakaredes, Connie Temo
Siblings
Cornelia Kanakaredes, Aretta Kanakaredes
Accomplishments
Nominations
Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series
Movies
Snitch, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Into the Fire, 15 Minutes, Rounders, Dangerous Beauty, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Bleeding Hearts
TV Shows
CSI: NY, Providence, Guiding Light, Leaving L.A., New York News
Social profile links
Quotes
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Quote
1
Don’t be embarrassed of who you are, they’re gonna judge you no matter what you do.
Facts
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Fact
1
Met her husband when they were both students at Ohio State University.
2
Attended high school with Angie Everhart.
3
Starring as Sally Bowles in “Cabaret” on Broadway in Studio 54. [July 2003]
4
Announced July 12, 2010 that she will not be reprising her role as “Detective Stella Bonasera” on the TV series, CSI: NY (2004), for the seventh season.
5
Cousin to Alexandra Marinos.
6
At the 1986 Miss Ohio Pageant, she won a talent award in a three-way tie, and was eventually named first runner up to Miss Ohio 1986.
7
She competed as “Miss Columbus” in The 1986 Miss Ohio Pageant (Miss America).
8
While most of the CSI: NY (2004) cast is from New York, Kanakaredes is one of three exceptions. The others are Gary Sinise (who was born in Illinois) and Anna Belknap (who was born in Maine).
9
Is currently one of the stars on CSI: NY (2004), which was introduced in the CSI: Miami (2002) cross-over episode “MIA/NYC Nonstop.” “Miami” star David Caruso was a popular cast member of NYPD Blue (1993), a series in which Melina made numerous guest appearances.
10
Her first TV commercial was for Semicid contraceptive. Her agent (whom she still uses as a result of this) worked an “embarrassment clause” into her contract for the commercial, which has become standard for her ever since.
11
Graduated from Firestone High School in Akron, Ohio.
12
Spokeswoman for Maybelline New York (2001)
13
January 25, 2003: welcomed second daughter, Karina Eleni, born in Los Angeles.
14
Was considered for the lead for My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002), but was pregnant at the time.
15
Speaks fluent Greek.
16
Graduated magna cum laude with a BFA in theatre from Point Park College in Pittsburgh. Family owns and runs a candy factory in Akron.
17
Graduated From Point Park College In Pittsburgh.
18
Her husband, Peter, is a chef and restaurateur.
19
Competed in Synchronized Swimming while at Ohio State, famous for its college Synchronized Swimming program.
20
Daughter Zoe born 23 May 2000, weighing 7 lbs, 12 oz.
Pictures
Movies
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
Wake
pre-production
June
Notorious
2016
TV Series
Dana Hartman
Extant
2015
TV Series
Dorothy
Hawaii Five-0
2015
TV Series
Kathy Millwood
Snitch
2013/I
Sylvie Collins
CSI: NY
2004-2010
TV Series
Stella Bonasera
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
2010
Athena
CSI: NY
2008
Video Game
Det. Stella Bonasera (voice)
Into the Fire
2005
TV Movie
Catrina
Sabrina Hampton
CSI: Miami
2004
TV Series
Stella Bonasera
Providence
1999-2002
TV Series
Dr. Sydney Hansen
15 Minutes
2001
Nicolette Karas
Saint Maybe
1998
TV Movie
Rita
Rounders
1998
Barbara
Oz
1998
TV Series
A.D.A. Marilyn Crenshaw
Dangerous Beauty
1998
Livia
The Practice
1997
TV Series
Andrea Wexler
Leaving L.A.
1997
TV Series
Libby Galante
The Long Kiss Goodnight
1996
Trin
NYPD Blue
1995
TV Series
Benita Alden
Due South
1995
TV Series
Victoria Metcalf
Guiding Light
1992-1995
TV Series
Eleni Andros Cooper
New York News
1995
TV Series
Angela Villanova
Bleeding Hearts
1994
Daphne
Carts
1987
Short
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Providence
2002
TV Series 1 episode
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
CSI: NY
2009
TV Series written by – 1 episode
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Entertainment Tonight
2006-2015
TV Series
Herself
Olympia Dukakis: Undefined
2013
Documentary
Herself
Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good
2011
Documentary
Herself
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005-2010
TV Series
Herself – Guest
The Bonnie Hunt Show
2008-2010
TV Series
Herself – Guest
Rachael Ray
2007-2010
TV Series
Herself – Guest
CBS Cares
2004-2010
TV Series
Herself
The Promise of Tomorow 1940-1960
2009
Documentary
Herself
Live with Kelly and Michael
2004-2009
TV Series
Herself – Guest
Head Case
2009
TV Series
Herself
Séries express
2009
TV Series
Himself
Stand Up to Cancer
2008
TV Movie
Herself
The View
2005-2007
TV Series
Herself – Co-Host / Herself – Guest
The 61st Annual Tony Awards
2007
TV Special
Herself – Presenter: Curtains
2007 Muppet Presentation Pilot
2007
Video short
Herself
The Megan Mullally Show
2006
TV Series
Herself – Guest
Square Off
2006
TV Series
Herself
The Tony Danza Show
2005
TV Series
Herself – Guest
The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards
2005
TV Special documentary
Herself – Co-Presenter: Best Television Series [Drama]
