• 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.

• 1. Birth name: Melina Eleni Kanakaredes
  2. Born: April 23, 1967
  3. Birthplace: Akron, Ohio
  4. Spouse: Peter Constantinides
  5. Children: Zoe Constantiniedes and Karina
  6. Awards: 2 Daytime Emmy nominations
  7. Debut movie: Carts (1987)
  8. College: Point Park College

• 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)

• 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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