Welcome to my little corner of the internet!
Instead of writing an essay about the last decade of my life,
I’d rather share some bits and bobs.
∙ Frist off you can call me vara :)
∙ I live in Berlin.
∙ Born and raised in South Africa to Greek parents (hence the name!)
∙ I don't have any siblings but I grew up with a lot of dogs.
∙ I lived in New York City for five years,
where I had a pet bearded dragon named Mushu.
∙ I’ve trained in dance, theatre, screen acting, motion capture and stunts.
∙ I got my Masters degree in Acting from ArtsEd London.
∙ I’m a plant mom to 37 house plants and 1 olive tree named Elli.
∙ I’m a 200 hr certified yoga teacher in Vinyasa Flow.
∙ I played Velvereen from D1 in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
∙ Wearing a motion-capture suit makes me feel like a superhero.
∙ I can handle handguns, shot-guns and assault rifles (for film!).
∙ In my next life I want to be a mermaid.
∙ I started running not because I love it, but because I hate it.
∙ My favourite Shakespeare play is Macbeth.
∙ I love The Office (tv series)
me & dad at one of my first performance <3
some of my thoughts on acting...
Throughout my journey on Earth, I've embraced the trials and errors, the learnings, and the discoveries. But amidst it all, my love for movement and performance remains unwavering. It's a journey that challenges me mentally and physically, yet fills me with a sense of purpose.
The path of an actor is one of profound connection to the self. It is a journey that demands vulnerability and imperfection, yet rewards us with the richness of human experience. And so, I embrace the imperfect beauty of this life, knowing that in every performance, I am reminded of what it truly means to be alive.
Join me as I continue to explore the intersection of mind and body, and share the stories of the communities I've been fortunate to be a part of.