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Betty Valasi

Betty Valasi

Acting
01 Jan 1937
† 15 Oct 2026
Thessaloniki, Greece

Biography

Betty Valasi (Greek: Δέσποινα "Μπέτυ" Βαλάση) was born in Thessaloniki to parents who were refugees from Asia Minor. Her real name is Despo, but her mother changed it to 'Betty'. She studied theatre under great teachers, such as Hourmouzios, Katina Paxinou, Terzakis and Socrates Karantinos. From 1960 to 2004 she acted in at least 14 Greek feature films by renowned directors. She became widely known and popular with the public through her starring role in the successful – and last black and whi...

Also Known As

Μπέτυ Βαλάση, Μπέττυ Βαλάση, Μπετυ Βαλαση, Betty Valasi, Betty Valassi

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