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Melina Kanakaredes (Melina Eleni Kanakaredes) was born on 23 April, 1967 in Akron, Ohio, U.S., is an American actress. Discover Melina Kanakaredes's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 56 years old?

Popular As Melina Eleni Kanakaredes
Occupation Actress
Age 56 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 23 April 1967
Birthday 23 April
Birthplace Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Melina Kanakaredes Height, Weight & Measurements

At 56 years old, Melina Kanakaredes height is 5′ 7″ .

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Height 5′ 7″
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Who Is Melina Kanakaredes's Husband?

Her husband is Peter Constantinides (m. 1992)

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Husband Peter Constantinides (m. 1992)
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Children 2

Melina Kanakaredes Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Melina Kanakaredes worth at the age of 56 years old? Melina Kanakaredes’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Melina Kanakaredes's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Actress

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1967

Melina Eleni Kanakaredes Constantinides (Μελίνα Ελένη Κανακαρίδη Κωνσταντινίδη; born April 23, 1967) is an American actress.

1989

She graduated from Point Park in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater arts.

1991

Kanakaredes's first television role was on the daytime drama Guiding Light, originating the role of Eleni Andros Cooper from 1991 to 1995.

She was nominated twice for a Daytime Emmy Award for her portrayal of Eleni.

1992

Kanakaredes married Peter Constantinides on September 6, 1992.

1999

She is widely known for her roles in U.S. primetime television dramas as Dr. Sydney Hansen in Providence (1999–2002), as Detective Stella Bonasera in CSI: NY (2004–2010), and on the American daytime television drama series Guiding Light as Eleni Andros Cooper (1991–1995).

Kanakaredes was born in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Connie (née Temo), a candy company owner, and Harry Kanakaredes, an insurance salesman.

She is a second-generation Greek-American and speaks Greek fluently.

Her two maternal uncles own and run a candy store in Akron called "Temo's Candy Company", a chocolate store established in its current location by Kanakaredes's grandfather, Christ Temo.

At age eight, Kanakaredes made her stage debut in a production of Tom Sawyer at Weathervane Playhouse in Akron, Ohio.

She graduated from the Firestone High School in Akron.

She attended Ohio State University for a short time, and then transferred to Point Park College in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she performed roles in the professional theatre scene there, including the role of Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar at Pittsburgh Musical Theater.

Her most high-profile roles on television were as the series protagonist Dr. Sydney Hansen on Providence, which ran for five seasons between 1999 and 2002, and as Det. Stella Bonasera on the CBS drama series CSI: NY.

2000

Together, they have two daughters: Zoe (b. 2000) and Karina Eleni (b. 2003).

She and her husband, a former restaurant consultant, owned the "Tria Greek Kuzina" in Powell, Ohio, but it has since closed.

2010

Kanakaredes left CSI: NY in 2010, after six seasons on the program.

Other television credits include NYPD Blue (in a recurring role as reporter Benita Alden during that show's second season), Due South, Oz, The Practice, MTV's The Ben Stiller Show, a Hallmark Hall of Fame adaptation of the Anne Tyler novel Saint Maybe, and Dr. Lane Hunter on the Amy Holden Jones TV series The Resident.

Kanakaredes's film appearances include The Long Kiss Goodnight as Trin and 15 Minutes as Nicolette Karas, the girlfriend of Robert De Niro's character.

She was considered for the lead role in My Big Fat Greek Wedding but had to turn it down due to her pregnancy.

2013

She played the role of the Greek Goddess Athena in Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and starred in the 2013 drama Snitch alongside Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson.