Melina Kanakaredes: Plays Stella Bonasera
| Full Name: |
Melina Eleni Kanakaredes |
[Photo: © 2009 CBS, all rights reserved] |
| Birth Date: |
April 23, 1967 |
| Astrological Sign: |
Taurus |
| Birth Place: |
Akron, OH |
| Spouse: |
- Spouse – Peter Constantinides (Married 09/06/1992)
- Daughter – Zoe (May 23, 2000)
- Daughter – Karina Eleni (January 25, 2003)
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| College: |
- Ohio State University – Columbus, OH
- Point Park College – Pittsburgh, PA (Bachelor of Arts in Theater)
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| Awards: |
- Daytime Emmy Awards
- 1995 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Seriesfor: "The Guiding Light" (1952) -Nominated
- 1994 Outstanding Younger Leading Actress in a Drama Series for: "The Guiding Light" (1952) -Nominated
- Soap Opera Digest Awards
- 1994 Hottest Female Star for: “The Guiding Light” (1952) – Nominated
- 1992 Outstanding Female Newcomer: Daytime for: “The Guiding Light” (1952) – Nominated
- TV Guide Awards
- 2001 Actress of the Year in a Drama Series for: “Providence” (1999) – Nominated
- 2000 TV Guide Award Favorite Actress in a Drama for: “Providence” (1999) – Winner
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| Fast Facts: |
- 2nd generation Greek-American
- Acting debut in "Tom Sawyer" at 8 years old in community theater
- Favorite MLB team – Cleveland Indians
- Favorite NBA team – Chicago Bulls
- 1st Runner-up Miss Ohio
- Competed in Synchronized Swimming while at Ohio State University
- Was considered for the lead in "Big Fat Greek Wedding"
- Has an "Embarassment Clause" in her contract for her first commercial
- Contestant on "Family Feud" for a soap opera face-off week
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