Aspasia Papathanasiou

Biography

Aspasia Papathanasiou (October 20, 1918 - June 8, 2020) daughter of Efthimios was a Greek writer and actress, one of the best-known tragedians, awarded with many distinctions. Born in Amfissa on October 20, 1918, she carried out classical studies in theater art, while she traveled abroad (USSR) where she participated in performances of ancient tragedy, performing the role of Medea et al. Apart from her artistic work, she was involved in politics. During the Occupation, she was in the ranks of the reserve ELAS, together with her colleagues she had created the "People's Theatre" in the center of Athens, while she also took part in the December 1957. In 1957 she participated as a founding membe...