Yifan Zhang Restoring the Ancient World

Yifan Zhang: Restoring Ancient Ways

Yifan Zhang’s recent artworks, piece of a collection that he calls ‘Restoring Ancient Ways’, is laden with themes inspired by Ancient Greece and has piqued the interest of the art world. Greek City Times speaks to Yifan Zhang and takes a closer look at his latest works. 

Smyrna My Beloved Nathan Thomas

Smyrna My Beloved’s Nathan Thomas

Born in London to a Greek mother and raised in Greece, actor Nathan Thomas plays the character of Eddie Whittall in the movie Smyrna My Beloved (2021), a movie about one of the most horrific tragedies that occurred in recent Greek history – the 1922 burning and destruction of Smyrna (modern-day Izmir). Read our exclusive interview.

Kalomira’s Secret Combination: Music and Motherhood

Kalomira’s Secret Combination: Music and Motherhood

Maria Kalomira Saranti, known professionally as Kalomira, is a Greek-American singer, songwriter, actress and television personality. She has represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest, released four studio albums and hosted various television shows. Greek City Times speaks to Kalomira about her music and balancing motherhood with her busy career.

Domna Kountouri: A Fame Story

Domna Kountouri: A Fame Story

With vocal skills extending to all genres of music, talented singer Domna Kountouri became well known after appearing as a contestant in season 3 of ANT1 network’s Fame Story music competition, one of the most successful Greek TV shows of recent years. Greek City Times speaks to her to learn more.

Dr John Anastasatos

Dr John Anastasatos: Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Over the past 21 years, renowned plastic surgeon Dr. John Anastasatos has earned global recognition for his beautiful surgical results and he treats patients from all over the world. Greek City Times entertainment and lifestyle writer Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis caught up with Dr. Anastasatos to learn more about the man behind the surgical mask.

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Kafedaki with Abbas Fasaei

Abbas Fasaei is a Belgian actor, director and acting teacher, with over two decades of industry experience. Born in Iran, he starred with eight time Academy Award-nominated actress Glenn Close in the Apple TV+ series ‘Tehran’. He has also worked with Hollywood greats such as Ben Kingsley, Jake Gyllenhaal and Monica Bellucci. Greek City Times catches up with Fasaei to learn more about his life and art.

Anthena Tranouli's Athena by Tranoulis

Athena Tranouli’s Athena by Tranoulis

Athena Tranouli decided to be part of the family business – Tranoulis Haute Couture – at a very early age.  At this time, Tranoulis Haute Couture was about to expand and gain impetus in the fashion industry, so someone like Athena with her fresh ideas and creativity would steer the company in a new and exciting direction.

‘Adopt An Animal’ Catwalk Event at Zappeion Hall

‘Adopt An Animal’ Catwalk Event at Zappeion Hall

Under the direction of its president, Mrs Cybel Liasku Animal Protection & Cultural Association L.O.V.E. organised an animal-friendly catwalk event with the participation of Greek celebrities.

Sophia Stamou’s 'The Anthology of Greek Gastronomy'

Sophia Stamou’s ‘The Anthology of Greek Gastronomy’

Accomplished food writer and host and producer of ‘The Anthology of Greek Gastronomy’ Sophia Stamou was only 12 years old when she first started practicing culinary art and continues to collect the best out of any place in Greece she visits during the filming and production of her shows and books. GCT speaks to Sophia to find out more.

Open House Art by DreamTeam, Athens

Open House Art by DreamTeam, Athens

A unique narrative around Project O, a trimester project on all forms of art, was open for review by the public over the last weekend of May, 2022.  It was the first Open House Art event by DreamTeam in Athens, Greece and the artworks were housed in an old neoclassical building.