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Sotiris Moustakas

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Sotiris Moustakas was a Greek-Cypriot actor, widely regarded as one of Greece's greatest comedic performers. He remained active in theater, film, and television throughout his life, earning recognition for his contributions to Greek revue theater. Born in Cyprus, he moved to Athens to pursue acting despite initial family objections. He studied at the National Theatre Drama School and also attended the Athens University of Economics and Business. His career spanned over four decades, with standout performances in comedy and satire. He was known for his expressive style and ability to bring humor to a wide range of roles. He received multiple awards, including the Panathinaia Award for his performance in Hamlet, the Papadoukas Award from the Hellenic Playwrights' Society, and the Karolos Koun Acting Award for his contributions to Greek revue. Passionate about acting, Moustakas often spoke about his craft, emphasizing the constant journey of self-improvement in theater and the importance of authenticity in performance.
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Member of E.O.K.A. (National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters) a Greek Cypriot nationalist guerrilla organization that fought a campaign for eventual union with Greece. During that period, he was arrested by the British and spent 7 months in jail when he decided to move to Greece.
He had a great passion for opera and from a young age he wanted to become a tenor, which he did not succeed.
He appeared frequently in Greek films of the 1960s and the 1970s, but he was often limited to supporting roles. In the 1980s, he was instead the leading actor in several sex comedies, picaresque stories about rogues and drifters, and parody films. These relatively high-profile roles increased his fame and popularity.

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