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- Birth name: Melina Eleni Kanakaredes
- Born: April 23, 1967
- Birthplace: Akron, Ohio
- Spouse: Peter Constantinides
- Children: Zoe Constantiniedes and Karina
- Awards: 2 Daytime Emmy nominations
- Debut movie: Carts (1987)
- College: Point Park College
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Melina Kanakaredes plays detective Stella Bonasera on the CBS drama New York. Before her work on the show, she starred in Providence, Leaving LA and Guiding Light.
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Notable Roles
- Eleni Andros in Guiding Light (1991-1995)
- Victoria Metcalf in Due South (1995)
- Benita Alden in NYPD Blue (1995)
- Libby Galant in Leaving LA (1997)
- Sydney Hansen in Providence (1999-2002)
- Stella Bonasera in New York (2004-2008)
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Quotes
"Don't be embarrassed of who you are, they're gonna judge you no matter what you do."IMDb: Melina Kanakaredes Biography"I realized that it's okay to take risks and make choices based on your heart as opposed to your pocket book or anybody else's opinion. I knew I could go after what I wanted most. If I tried and failed--big deal. You just keep going."TV.com: Melinda Kanakaredes Quotes
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Melina Kanakaredes Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which have pop-ups.
- April 23, 1967: Born
- 1991-1995: Stars as Eleni Andros Spaulding Cooper on Guiding Light
- 1992: Marries restauranteer Peter Constantinides
- 1996: Appears in the movie The Long Kiss Goodnight
- 1999: Stars as Dr. Sydney Hansen for 4 seasons on Providence
- 2000: Receives the 2000 TV Guide Award for Favorite Actor in a Drama
- 2004-Present: Stars as Stella Bonasera in New York



