Olympia Dukakis (Olympia Dukakis)( Actress)
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Biography Olympia Dukakis (Olympia Dukakis)
Olympia Dukakis and her brother, Apollo grew up in Lowell, Mass., the son of Greek immigrants (their father Constantine was born in Asia Minor, as Alexander's mother - of most of Greece). Town of their childhood - mostly Irish-Catholic commune, and the family Dukakis unprofitable stand out. Interest in Olympia to the theater was awakened when her father formed an amateur troupe called 'Club of Demosthenes', which specialized in classical Greek plays. At the age of 13 years, Olympia has appeared on the scene. Later she briefly postponed his love for the theater to get an education at Boston University, which studied fizioterpiyu. Some time Olympia working on a specialty, and when found the courage, the newly enrolled at Boston University - this time on a program studying drama. After obtaining a diploma at the age of 28 years of Olympia moved to New York. She was enthusiastic, went to all the plays, of which only she ever learn, and eventually she began to accrue to the role of outside-Broadway productions. At one of these plays, she met the actor Luis Zoriha. Nine months later they were married. In 1965, their daughter Christina was born, and in 1971 - sons Peter and Stephen. Soon seseystvo moved to New Jersey. In 1973-th year of Olympia, Louis and the Apollo was founded in New Jersey, a theater. Their performances were a success, but a year later they had to close due to the fact that the government cut the budget for such activities. Olympia continued to work. Despite the long list of works on stage and television, money and fame in no hurry to shed her abundant rain. Finally, in 1987 there was a breakthrough year - Olympia appeared in the film 'Moonstruck' and for a time became a favorite of housewives. She continued to appear in blockbusters, having roles in such films as 'Steel Magnolias', 'Mr. Holland's Opus', 'See, who says'. Among other things, Olympia Dukakis lectured at various conferences on women and the environment. . Perhaps the only one who could not achieve success at a young age, but after she knocked fifty years.
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