Acting
Nov 16, 1943
Athens, Greece
Olga Damani
Acting
Biography
Olga Damani (Greek: Όλγα Δαμάνη, Athens, November 17, 1943) is a Greek actress. He was born in Athens on November 17, 1943. In 1975 he graduated from the Dramatic School of the Art Theater. She began her career with various theater performances at the "Karolos Koon" Art Theater, later followed by various television series and films. From 1975 to 1985 he collaborated with the "Karolos Koun" Art Theater and participated in works such as Seven on Thebes by Aeschylus, Hens by Aristophanes, Bacchus by Euripides and many others From 1986 to 1995 he collaborated with the National Theater in the plays: Exile by Pavlos Matesi, Churchmen by Aristophanes, Bengera by D. Kapetanakis, The Murder of Mara by P. Weiss and many others. With directors such as Vassilis Papavasileiou, Giorgos Armenis, Stavros Tsakiris, Nikaitis Kontouris, Yiannis Diamantopoulos, Vassilis Nikolaidis, Andreas Boutsinas and others. in performances of ancient drama and modern dramaturgy: Aristophanes, Aeschylus, Moliere, Maribaud, Goltoni, Shakespeare, Ibsen, Lorca, Arthur Miller, Eduardo de Filippo, D. Solomos, Palamas, Gouzelis, Hurmouzis, Scurtis, Armenis, etc. On private television she has appeared in the series Like Crazy Birds, Fanny, Dyed Red Hair, Department of Morals: Grace and Rhinestones, The Wedding Dress Rehearsal, Dusty Clouds, Due to Honor, Vendetta, No Problem, Airy Silences, Dancing in Silence, Jordan , Secrets and mistakes, Angelina's treasure, 10th commandment, The stories of the policeman Beka, Yugerman, Karyotakis, The Island, Kato Partali, Wild Bees (Season 2) and Sasmos.
Feature Films (16)
Athens by the 50's. A widowed mother is trying to raise her 3 children. Among them, there's only one son which she prefers the most. early in his childhood he appears to be "special". He opposed to his family, to the social standards and he made friendships with people of the same sex. His passion for dance led him to Paris where his homosexual relations bloomed. Athens by the 80's. He returned back. His artistic failure and his bad relationship with his mother led him into prostitution, working in transsexual cabarets, prison and changing sex, while his mother was unable to follow his changes and his life style
True Blue
It is the early 20th century on a dystopian Greek island. Hadoula, a widow who lost her husband, loannis Fragkos, at a young age, is a woman who has learned how to survive in a male-dominated and extremely patriarchal society. Hadoula carries a difficult burden within her. Like a baton passed on to her from her mother, and the generations before her, she is meant to accept the belittling and degradation of women. Hadoula reacts. Her personal, internal revolution soon comes forth. The victims of her outburst are the little girls of the island, whom she sets free from the social and economic burden that their existence entails by taking their lives. Her actions will bring her face to face with the law. She leaves her home and escapes to her refuge, nature. But as much as her faith and morals dictate that she did the right thing, her trans-generational trauma follows her everywhere. And the end comes as redemption.
Fonissa
An engagement party is interrupted by the arrival of the Russian girl, hired to help an old woman. Liubi is the girl who is going to keep company to and help the sick mother of out protagonist. Dimitris, the son of the family and Liubi eventually fall in love. Their love will be tested by the social racism that surounds the origins of the girl.
Liubi
1950s Athens. Prince, a self-made impresario and the owner of the "Acropole" review theater, fires one of his leading ladies when she shows up drunk on opening night. In order to replace her, he turns to Lakis Loizos, an expert at comic female roles and an ex-wonder-child of movies, who now runs an agency for extras. At first, Lakis is surprised by the prince's proposal, but finally decides to try his luck on the stage of the legendary theater.
Acropol
Television & Series (11)
A golden boy suddenly lands in exotic Kato Partali, a village in Arcadia with many beauties, many secrets and very special people.
Kato Partali
Two young people from opposing families fall in love and reawaken the vendetta from years ago in a mountain village in Crete.
Sasmos
Based on the best-selling English novel The Island by Victoria Hislop, the series takes place on the island of Spinalonga, off the coast of Crete, and in the village of Plaka which lies within swimming distance across it. The series premiered on 11 October 2010 to record ratings and critical acclaim. It is the most expensive Greek television production ever with a budget of €4 million.
The Island
Unsolved and mysterious crimes are investigated by the brilliant mind of police officer Beka, who always finds the solution to even the most difficult puzzles. At his side are loyal companions and assistants Petros and Angela. The three of them form an amazing trio characterized by action, responsibility for cases, passion for work, conscientiousness, but also humor and sensitivity...
