Zeta Makripoulia
Zeta Makrypoulia | |
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| Ζέτα Μακρυπούλια | |
| Born | Agoritsa Zoe Makrypoulia 31 July 1978 Athens, Greece |
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| Years active | 1991–present |
| Partner(s) | Antonis Remos (1999–2007) Michalis Hatzigiannis (2010–2021) |
Zeta Makrypoulia (Greek: Ζέτα Μακρυπούλια; born 31 July 1978) is a Greek actress, TV hostess and model. She started her career in 1991, at the age of 13, as a model taking part in numerous campaigns, photoshoots and tv spots. Early in her career she also made her television debut as co-hostess in various successful talk shows as ET2 Hours Together with Titika Stasinopoulou (1991-92), Ciao ANT1 with Roula Koromila (1992-94), Magazino (1993-94) and Bravo with Roula Koromila (1994-95).
In 1994 she also made her acting debut in different tv series as The lawyers of Athens (1994), Divorced with children (1996), while in 1996 she decided to follow theatre and acting studies in Vasilis Diamantopoulos' Higher Drama School. After her first leading roles in different television comedies she gained huge fame in 2005 with the role of Amalia Antonopoulou in huge MEGA hit In the Nick of Time (2005-07). In 2008 she made her film debut in Just Broke Up while followed other film successes as S.E.X. – Soula Ela Xana (2009), Wog Boy 2: Kings of Mykonos (2010), Liar Wanted (2010) and Really so sudden (2014). Despite her presence as an a-list actress in television, cinema and theatre she also hosted high-rated tv shows as Baby Dance (2008), Dancing with the Stars (2010-13), Just the 2 of Us (2014) while from 2017 she hosts the ANT1 daytime game show Rouk Zouk.
Career
Makripoulia graduated from Vasilis Diamantopoulos' Drama School in 1994, while she has also attended acting classes at Theatro ton Allagon. Then she started appearing on television and has participated in various shows and commercials for the last years. She also has worked in various television productions. Makripoulia appeared in the hit series Sto Para Pente, with her performance as a naive village girl in the series. Zeta and actor/scriptwriter Giorgos Kapoutzidis were commentators of the 51st Eurovision Song Contest in Athens. Aside from television productions Zeta has also appeared on stage, debuting for the first time in 2005 in the theatrical play "Sesouar gia Dolofonous". For the past years, she has also been working as a radio DJ for well-known radio stations, including Ciao FM and Sfera 102.2'. In 2010 she starred in Wog Boy 2: Kings of Mykonos alongside Nick Giannopoulos and Vince Colosimo as Zoe, the love interest of Giannopoulos' character. From 2010 to 2012 she presented the Greek version of Dancing with the Stars.[1]
Personal life
Origin
Makripoulia's origin is from village Potamoula, Aetolia-Acarnania.[2]
Family
Makripoulia has two brothers Panagiotis and Akis.
Relationships
From 1994 to 1997, Makripoulia was in a relationship with gymnast Kostas Alibertis.[3]
From March 1999 to September 2007, Makripoulia was in a relationship with Greek singer Antonis Remos.[4]
From June 2010 to February 2021, Makripoulia was in a relationship with Cypriot singer-songwriter Michalis Hatzigiannis. They met at Mad VMA 2010.[5][6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Meet the Robinsons | Franny Robinson (voice) | Voice in Greek-language version | [7] |
| 2008 | Just Broke Up | Ilektra | [8] | |
| 2009 | S.E.X. – Soula Ela Xana | Soula Saribougiouki | [9] | |
| 2010 | Wog Boy 2: Kings of Mykonos | Zoe | [10] | |
| 2010 | G-Force | Juarez (voice) | Voice in Greek-language version | [11] |
| 2010 | Liar Wanted | Jenny Fereki | [12] | |
| 2014 | Really so sudden | Athena | [13] | |
| 2021 | A trip to the stars | Kallirroi |
Television
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-1992 | ET2 Hours Together | Herself (co-host) | Sunday talk show on ET2 |
| 1992-1994 | Ciao Ant1 | Herself (co-host) | Variety talk show on ANT1; season 1-2 |
| 1993-1994 | Magazino | Herself (host) | Daytime talk show on ET1 |
| 1994 | The lawyers of Athens | Ismini Drakaki | Episode: "A rape and its idol" |
| 1994-1995 | Bravo with Roula Koromila | Herself (co-host) | Saturday variety talk show; season 1 |
| 1996 | Divorced with children | Aliki Bandi | Main role, 11 episodes |
| 1997-1998 | MAD Zone | Herself (host) | Daytime talk show on MAD TV |
| 2000-2001 | The Confusion | Annoula | Lead role, 26 episodes |
| 2001-2002 | Airy Silences | Vana | Recurring role, 12 episodes |
| 2002 | Nirvana | 5 episodes | |
| 2002-2003 | Miss Daisy | Vasia | Lead role, 20 episodes |
| 2004-2005 | Solo Career | Fylio | Lead role, 21 episodes |
| 2005 | Safe Sex TV Stories | Kler | Episode: "Rain, snow" |
| 2005-2007 | In the Nick of Time | Amalia Antonopoulou | Main role, 22 episodes |
| 2006 | Feel the fun | Herself (host) | Talk show |
| Seven Deadly Mothers-In-Law | Alexia | Episodes: "The Mother-In-Law from Thessaloniki" | |
| Safe Sex TV Stories | Eleni | Episode: "The cell 33" | |
| Eurovision Song Contest 2006 | Herself (commentator) | TV special | |
| 2006-2007 | Only You | Mandia | Lead role, 20 episodes |
| 2007 | MEGA Telethon - Chain of love for the Hope | Herself (host) | TV special |
| 2007 Cyprus Annual Music Awards | Herself (host) | TV special | |
| 2007-2008 | Yungermann | Dinah Sklavoyanni | Lead role, 6 episodes |
| 2008 | Baby Dance | Herself (host) | Talent show; 12 episodes |
| 2008-2009 | The key of heaven | Sophia Antonopoulou | Lead role, 26 episodes |
| 2009 | 2009 Madame Figaro Awards - Women of the Year | Herself (host) | TV special |
| 2009-2010 | 4 | Vicky | 7 episodes |
| 2010 | Star Wars | Renata Kardakou | Episodes: "A for vendetta" |
| 2010 MAD Video Music Awards | Herself (performance) | TV special | |
| 2010-2013 | Dancing with the Stars | Herself (host) | Season 1-3 |
| 2011 | 2010 Men Of the Year Cyprus | Herself (host) | TV special |
| 2012 | 2011 Men Of the Year Cyprus | Herself (host) | TV special |
| 2013 | 2012 Men Of the Year Cyprus | Herself (host) | TV special |
| 2014 | Just the 2 Of Us | Herself (host) | Season 2 |
| 2015 | 2014 Madame Figaro Awards - Women of the Year | Herself (host) | TV special |
| 2016-2017 | Farewell my sweet co-mother-in-law | Sophia Giovani | Lead role, 12 episodes |
| 2017 | Your Face Sounds Familiar | Herself (guest judge) | Live 4; Season 4 |
| 2017-today | Rouk Zouk | Herself (host) | Daytime game show on ANT1; season 5-13 |
| 2018 | Sunday Live | Herself (host) | Sunday variety show; 4 episodes |
| 2019 | 2018 Madame Figaro Awards - Women of the Year | Herself (host) | TV special |
| The Final 4 | Herself (host) | Talent show; 10 episodes | |
| 2022 | Wild Bees: The Last Flutter | Herself (host) | TV special |
| 2025 | 2025 Madame Figaro Awards - Women of the Year | Herself (host) | TV special |
| In the Nick of Time - 20 Years Later | Amalia Antonopoulou / Herself | MEGA TV special | |
| 2026 | Moments with Zeta Makrypoulia | Herself (host) | Upcoming talk show; also creator |
Theatre
- 2004 – 2006: Sesouar Gia Dolofonous
- 2006 – 2007: S' Agapo, Se Latrevo, Horizoume
- 2007: Mideia
- 2007 – 2008: T' Oneiro Tis Diplanis Portas
- 2008 – 2009: Stis kouzines
- 2009 – 2010: Ena Paidi Metraei T' Astra
- 2010 – 2011: Tiflosourtis
- 2012 – 2013: Ta Vaftisia
- 2013 – 2014: Sugar – Merikoi To Protimoun Kauto
- 2015: Irthes Kai Tha Meineis
References
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- ^ "Χώρισαν Ρέμος - Μακρυπούλια;". womenonly.gr (in Greek). 22 February 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2007.
- ^ "Μιχάλης Χατζηγιάννης - Ζέτα Μακρυπούλια: «Εμείς οι δυο (όχι πια) σαν ένα»". Proto Thema (in Greek). 11 August 2021. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Αποκαλυπτικό! Μιχάλης Χατζηγιάννης – Ζέτα Μακρυπούλια: Ο λόγος που χώρισαν και το επόμενο βήμα!". ShowBiz Cy (in Greek). 22 February 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ Koutsogiannopoulo, Thodori (4 April 2007). "Γνωρίστε τους Ρόμπινσον (Meet the Robinsons)". LiFO.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 16 March 2018.
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- ^ ""Χαμστεράκια" Μακρυπούλια και Καραμίχος" (in Greek). Espresso News. 24 July 2009. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
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