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DESPINA MIROU actor/writer
Hair: Black / Eyes:Hazel-Green / Height: 5.9 / Weight:127
Sag-Aftra
TRAINING:
Acting masterclass with Al Pacino/Salome
Acting Class studio John Strasberg (Uncle Vanya -Chekhov)/Physical with Lorna Marsal
Iasmos Drama school of Greece
Film Comedy Director Degree in Charlie Chaplin & Woody Allen (S.M.C.)
Astronomy (S.M.C.)Planetary Astronomy with laboratory
FILMS:
Japanese Bortch Tangola Eric Rivas
A mother’s Sacrifice Liz Trey Haley -Showtime
The Light Touch Gina Robert McLean
Tango Shalom Susan Schulsman Gabriel Bologna
The Proposal Athena Danny Buonsento
| The Cat’s Meow | Serant | Peter Bogdanovich (Lions Gate films) |
|---|---|---|
| The American Conection | Despina | Jeff Espanol/Faye Dunaway |
| God Loves Caviar | Olga | Giannis Smaragdis – Catherine Deneuve |
| Ellen Altamura | Tania | Zauzesko/Maya Morgenstern |
| Emma Blue | Emma Blue | Bob Mac Lean |
| Gleichschaltung | Judith | Patrick Kilpatrick |
| The Flight of the Swan | Maria | Nick Tzimas(Colm Meany) |
| Vamp bikes | Queen Fellini | Eric Spade Rivas AMAZON |
| The Ship to Palestine | Svetlana | Nick Koundouros |
| Salome | Salome | Dimitris Meletis |
Beware the bear Lina Viktoria Velopoulou
Nurses Do it Better Nurse Amber Stephan Pacheco
T.V:
On my block Camila Netflix
A mother”s Sacrifice Liz Showtime
Vab Bike Doss Queen Fellini Amazon
Days of our lives Nurse Jessica NBC
| Show me a hero | Protester | Paul Haggis /HBO |
|---|---|---|
| Faking It | Mary | Patrick Norris/MTV |
| CaliFornication | Despina Mirou | Farah Mokrani/MTV |
| Love Paid by Social Security | Dina | A.Tempos/ Alpha TV |
| 7 Deadly Mothers in Law | Jessica | Gr. Petriniotis / Mega channel |
| The Nunny | Sissy | K.kimoulis/Mega channel |
| The Children of Niobe | Sophie | K.Koutsomitis /New Hellenic TV |
| A Family Thing | Aristea | A. Morphonios /Antenna TV |
To Kokkino domatio Patricia A.Rigas /Mega channel
Archipelagos Tanzu Str.Markidis/Alpha channel
Ergazomeni Gynaika Valia K.Kekemenis
THEATER:
MC & Stand up opening for the “Pink Floyd” concerts “Beyond the Wall”,2019-2020
STAND-UP COMEDY
Paranoid Ozzy Osbourne Mc for Pink Floyd’s concert
Lucy at Halloween Lucille Ball New York Comedy Club,for HBO
Oscar Face Lady Gaga The Laugh Factory
I eat Liars for breakfast Judge Judy The Comedy Store
Desserts obsession Sofia Vergara Comedy Union
Heeeey my butt lose pounds!! Kim Kardashian Broadway Comedy club ,New York
Kisses from Joan Joan Crawford The Comedy Store
Sleep insomnia revolution Ariana Huffington Tao Comedy Club
The Publicity Despina The Laugh Factory
Happy Birthday Marilyn Monroe Haha Comedy club,LA
All about NO Sex Despina The Laugh Factory
Again Nominated??? Despoina Comedy Cellar, New York
CLASIC THEATER PLAYS
Oresteia/Aeschylus Cassandra L.Loizidis /Kirk Theater,off Broadway
The Two Crazy Vampires Vamp Diva Des.Mirou/Odyssey ,Los Angeles
Glass Menagerie/T.Williams |
Laura |
N.kritikos,Peiramatiki Skini |
|---|---|---|
| The Birthday Party/Harold Pinter | Lulu | Dhpathe komotinis Theater |
| Salome/Oscar Wilde | Salome | D.Meletis/Peiramatiko Theater |
| Uncle Vanya/Anton Chekhov | Sonya | F.Kafousias/Th.Tehnis |
| The Odd Couple/Neil Simon | Sassily | T.Theologis/Minoa Theater |
| The Proposal /Anton Chekhov | Natalyia | Fedon Georgitsis |
| Konstantinos Palaiologos/N.Kazantzakis | Madonna | National Opera of Greece |
The Maids /Jean Genet Solange F.Kafousias/Thyra Tehnis theater
The Counrty Moved Daughter M.Rialdi/Peiramatiko theater
Since Despina moved to Los Angeles performs as a regular at comedy clubs like The New York Comedy Club, The comedy Store, The laugh Factory, The Flappers club, The Ice house, The Ha Ha Comedy club, Dime club,The Comedy Union and making a name as a stand-up comedian in the comedy scene. Her talent in impersonating and transforming herself to different personalities has made her stand out in the comedy world. She appeared as Lucille Ball at the New York Comedy club, with her monologue “Lucy at Halloween” which aired on HBO. She impersonated Joan Crawford at The Laugh Factory and at The Ha Ha comedy club, with her monologue “Kisses From Joan”. Her new faces include Marilyn Monroe, Liz Taylor, Jessica Rabbit, Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga ,Judge Judy and many more.
Awards:
1st Prize by the Literary Association of Thessaloniki ,Writer Diploma
2nd Prize in Rodinius Poetry contest, Poetry Diploma
US Congress award:EXCELLENCE in INNOVATIONS , 2012
Audience Favorite STAND-UP Comedy Actress award, 2018
Best Original Screenplay award ,for the Feature film ‘Written’, 2019
Best Stand Up Comedy Actress award, 2019
Languages: English,Italian.Greek{mother tongue}
Skills: Script writer ,Novel Writer,mime-,Impersonation,Astronomy,Boat driver,Tango,Painting,Singing,Weapons training,
Commercial: ELITE CRACERS directed by STEFI productions,NUorganic cosmetics,Maison Mere clothing,
Radio: ”ALL THAT JAZZ” on Arena FM 89,9
Other Activities: Hosted the 1st Cyprous International Film Festival/Hosted the play”what you say about a spleaf?”Benaki Museum/ Presented the 1st Youth Festival :”Present Art”/Presented and coordinated the forum “Censorship in Art”/Presented & recited poetry of M.Vaskandiras book”the thoughts of my Youth”/In 2011 she presented an award honoring the President of the Ministry of Health./ In 2017 she presented the winning film at the Greek Los Angeles Film Festival.
Mirou in 2019 advertising the clothing company “Opulence” based in Miami,the clothing company “Masson Mere” based in Italy ,the cometic company NUOrganic based in L.A, the ancient Greek scarfs “Kalfas” based in Greece.She has modelled for “Optical corner” from Valentino and Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses, appeared in an “ELLITE Crackers ‘commercial, she modeled for Designer” Michalis Aslanis” Haute Couture, for “Vasileios Kostetsos” Haute Couture, for “MED” swimwear, for “Latsaro” clothes, for the “Apple” clothes, and many more.
Philanthropy:Throughout her career ,Mirou has is an active member of “PATH”,people who assist the homeless ,an organization that helps homeless find shelter,food,health care,e,t,c.She is member of the “Amnesty international” ,supports the human rights around the world.She supports “Children with Autism”.Mirou spent many weeks to help children with Autism,she has visited a number of hospitals throughout the years.She donated several times her income from many theatrical plays of her to the Autism Children. Moirou is actively involved in various humanitarian organizations like “The Children’s Hospital Los Angeles” and she is member of “Hand of Africa” supports to stop the blood Diamonds.
PERSONAL LIFE: Mirou had a long-lasting relationship with the Greek director Niko Nikolaidis.