Angela Gerekou (; born March 26, 1959) is a Greek actress and politician. Currently serving as President of

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(GNTO) from 2019. She served as Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Culture and Sport from 2014 to 2015 and from 2009 to 2010. Also served as MP for the

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from 2004 to 2012.

Biography

Early life

Angela Gerekou was born in

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, in the

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, Greece.

Movie career

Her good looks got her noticed in the 1980s by producers and directors of the then-flourishing Greek cinema.

Politician

Angela Gerekou served as Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Culture and Sport in the cabinet of

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from 2009 to 2010.

Personal life

Angela Gerekou married Greek actor and singer

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, with whom she had a daughter named Maria in 2001.

Filmography

Film

Television

External links

Angela GerekouAngela Gerekou's Personal Life

Βιογραφικό στην ιστοσελίδα του ΠΑΣΟΚ

Βιογραφικό σημείωμα στην σελίδα του Υπουργείου Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού

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