Ntoltse Vita
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Ntoltse Vita is a Greek comedy directed by Alexandros Rigas and co-written with Lefteris Papapetrou which aired on Mega Channel
from 1995 to 1997.
The series focused on the illegal affair between Christina Markatou and her daughter's future husband. The entire structure of the show was based in which way the relationship will remain secret from the family members, the working and social environment through hilarious situations.
Ntoltse Vita draw high ratings and is one of the most successful series in Greek television history. Reruns of the show are airing until today.
due to a blizzard. There, Christina meets a young man and they spent the night together. When Dorita returns in Greece
, she announces at the family that she brought a boyfriend with her. Christina soon realises that Dorita's boyfriend is the unknown man she met in Perugia. Initially, Christina is against the thought of having an affair with Antonis, but after a while the two of them become lovers, trying desperately to keep it a secret. The only persons who know about the affair are Sasa, Christina's childhood friend and Manolis, Antoni's friend. Sasa and Manolis occasionally help the couple from being revealed. At the end of the season Antonis is called to service his military duty.
Kaiti Konstantinou as Chrisoula Striftombola, Antonis' neighbor
Sofia Filipidou as Amalia Pispiriggou, Antonis' captain
Athinodoros Prousalis as Periklis Markatos, Christina's late husband
Eleni Kastani as Eleni Gioulmpasi
Dimitris Kallivokas as Koulis Velivorias
Stelios Mainas
as Pantelis
Iro Mane as Voula
Mega Channel
Mega Channel, also known as Mega TV or just Mega, is a major television network in Greece. Teletypos S.A. was founded in 1989 under the name Teletypos Television Programmes S.A...
from 1995 to 1997.
The series focused on the illegal affair between Christina Markatou and her daughter's future husband. The entire structure of the show was based in which way the relationship will remain secret from the family members, the working and social environment through hilarious situations.
Ntoltse Vita draw high ratings and is one of the most successful series in Greek television history. Reruns of the show are airing until today.
Season 1
Season 1 begins with Christina visiting her daughter Dorita in Italy where she studies. On the way home, the bus she is travelling on, stops in a motel near PerugiaPerugia
Perugia is the capital city of the region of Umbria in central Italy, near the River Tiber, and the capital of the province of Perugia. The city is located about north of Rome. It covers a high hilltop and part of the valleys around the area....
due to a blizzard. There, Christina meets a young man and they spent the night together. When Dorita returns in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, she announces at the family that she brought a boyfriend with her. Christina soon realises that Dorita's boyfriend is the unknown man she met in Perugia. Initially, Christina is against the thought of having an affair with Antonis, but after a while the two of them become lovers, trying desperately to keep it a secret. The only persons who know about the affair are Sasa, Christina's childhood friend and Manolis, Antoni's friend. Sasa and Manolis occasionally help the couple from being revealed. At the end of the season Antonis is called to service his military duty.
Season 2
Season 2 continues with the secret relationship between Christina and Antonis, even though Antonis joined the army. Later in the season everyone finds out about the affair except Dorita. Olga, Christina's mother-in-law, in order to keep it still secret from Dorita and wash away the shame Christina brought to the famiy, tries to persuade her to marry Dorita's godfather. The story continues with Christina leaving the groom at the altar and going away with Antonis. The series ends with the couple separating.Main Characters
- Anna PanayiotopoulouAnna PanayiotopoulouAnna Panayiotopoulou is a famous Greek actress that has starred in many series, films and theatrical plays.She became famous after starring in the Greek series Madame Sousou in 1982....
as Christina Markatou, a widower that now runs her husband's company. Christina is shy, not familiar with true love. She lives with her daughter Dorita, her mother-in-law Olga Markatou and their maid Aspasia. When she spends the night with a stranger in Perugia she feels ashamed and when she finds out that the stranger is her daughter's future husband she gets crazy. After Antoni's pressure, Christina abandons all her inhibitions and lives a passionate affair. Anna Panayiotopoulou gives a great performance, making Christina hilarious and at the same time a tragic figure. Her catchphrases are still memorable. - Thanasis Euthimiadis as Antonis Kaloudis, Dorita's boyfriend. Antonis is from Missolonghi and very proud of it. He's a good guy who loves Christina very much.
- Katiana BalanikaKatiana BalanikaKatiana Balanika is a Greek actress and singer.She has starred in numerous films, series and theater performances. Including the series "Savvatogennimenes" written by Giorgos Kapoutzidis, "Ntoltse Vita" co-starring with Anna Panayiotopoulou, "Danikos Pateras" and "Dis Madiam" as Mrs. Meropi.-...
as Sasa Papadima, Christina's best friend. Sasa could only be compared to Samantha JonesSamantha JonesSamantha Jones is the name of:* Samantha Jones * Samantha Jones, British singer* Samantha Jones , a character on the TV show Sex and the City* Sam Jones , a character on the TV show Doctor Who...
from Sex and the CitySex and the CitySex and the City is an American television comedy-drama series created by Darren Star and produced by HBO. Broadcast from 1998 until 2004, the original run of the show had a total of ninety-four episodes...
. The only things she cares about are men, sex, gossip and her friend Christina. Throughout the series Sasa mentions many intriguing stories about her personal life. Katiana Balanika portrays Sasa as a high-class woman, funny and sexy making her character memorable until today and along with Panayiotopoulous character Christina, an unforgettable duo in Greek television history. - Maria FokaMaria FokaMaria Foka was a Greek actress and participated in character roles.She was married to Lykourgos Kallergis. Her final role was Olga in the Mega Channel series Dolce Vita....
as Olga Markatou, Christina's mother-in-law. Olga is an old-fashioned woman, traditional, deeply religious and a member of the high society. She dislikes Christina from the beginning, since she married her beloved son Periklis. Olga is very strict and often makes Christina's life difficult. Maria Foka is totally enjoyable even if she sometimes seems a little mean. It was the last appearance of the great actress who died a few years later. - Maria Kavogianni as Aspasia Vardatsikou, the house maid. Aspasia is 30 years old and still not married. That is her biggest desire in the whole world. She lives with the Markatou family since she was a little girl. Aspasia loves gossiping especially with her friend Sofi, Christina's secretary. She is naive and gullible but at the same time she can be cunning. She is in love with Antonis and many times she makes moves on him. Aspasia is the first person (except from Sasa and Manolis) that finds out about the secret relationship.
- Katerina Ziogou as Dorita, Christina's daughter. Dorita studies in Italy. She has an enormous love about the environment and she often takes part in various organizations protecting the trees and animals. She doesn't know if she truly is in love with Antonis and someone could call her a little bit "crazy". After she separates from Antonis, during season 2 Dorita meets Haris, they get married and have a child. These two incidents will cause many complications in Christina's and Antonis' relationship.
- Pavlos Orkopoulos as Loukas, Christina's work partner. Loukas is not married and in love with Christina since her wedding with Periklis. He is the next character that finds out about Christina and Antonis after Aspasia.
- Galini Tseva as Sofi, Christina's secretary. Sofi is a red headed woman, who has the same desire with Aspasia, to get married. She loves gossiping and every day she eavesdrops Christina.
- Isidoros Stamoulis as Manolis, Antoni's friend who works in Christina's factory.
Secondary Characters
Christoforos Papakaliatis as Xaris, Dorita's husbandKaiti Konstantinou as Chrisoula Striftombola, Antonis' neighbor
Guest Stars
Eleni Gerasimidou as Fotini Kaloudi, Antonis' motherSofia Filipidou as Amalia Pispiriggou, Antonis' captain
Athinodoros Prousalis as Periklis Markatos, Christina's late husband
Eleni Kastani as Eleni Gioulmpasi
Dimitris Kallivokas as Koulis Velivorias
Stelios Mainas
Stelios Mainas
Stelios Mainas is a Greek actor. He graduated drama school in 1982 and has been working as a stage, cinema and television actor ever since. His first film role was in the 1984 movie Loafing and Camouflage. He became widely known in Greece from the comedy series Oi Men Kai Oi Den and the 1998 road...
as Pantelis
Iro Mane as Voula
Christina's Birthday
Christina's birthday is a significant day because it was then, that everyone finds out. Coming to the end of the series, her family and friends decide to make a surprise party. So they announce to Christina that they will go on a trip. Initially, Christina is sad because no one remembered her birthday but after a little while comes to her mind that she can spend her special day with Antonis. The "gang" is gathered in Sasa's apartment. As the night continues, they decide to go to Christina's house to start the preparations for the party. When they hear sounds coming from upstairs, they start hiding and Dorita remembers at the last moment that she forgot the camera in the car and she goes to get it. At the same time Antonis is coming down the stairs with Christina in his arms. Then everybody sneak out surprising them but the real surprise was for them seeing Christina and Antonis together. Dorita didn't find out that day, since everyone kept it a secret. The night went on with Sofi and Olga passing out, along with Christina.Reception
- During the season 1995-1996 and 1996-1997 Ntoltse Vita was the most popular series in Mega ChannelMega ChannelMega Channel, also known as Mega TV or just Mega, is a major television network in Greece. Teletypos S.A. was founded in 1989 under the name Teletypos Television Programmes S.A...
- Ntoltse Vita is considered to be a classic tv series (or Megalicious Classic) by Mega ChannelMega ChannelMega Channel, also known as Mega TV or just Mega, is a major television network in Greece. Teletypos S.A. was founded in 1989 under the name Teletypos Television Programmes S.A...
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Reruns
Ntoltse Vita ended its run in 1997. The tv station continued airing the series from 1998 until 2001, in 2004, in 2006, in 2008, in 2010 and again in 2011 achieving high ratings each time.External links
- http://www.megatv.com
- http://www.megatv.com/megaliciousclassics/default.asp?catid=17515