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Foteini Pelouzou: The Life of the Greek-Italian Star of “Great Chimera” – Childhood in Italy and the Divorce That Led Her to India

Published January 12, 2026, 12:17
Foteini Pelouzou: The Life of the Greek-Italian Star of “Great Chimera” – Childhood in Italy and the Divorce That Led Her to India

Actress Foteini Pelouzou stands out for her performance in the series “Great Chimera,” where she plays Marina, a young Italian woman seeking happiness in the 1930s. Pelouzou, 27, already has a successful acting career, in both cinema and theatre. She was born in Rome to a Greek mother and an Italian father, but maintains strong ties to Greece, spending her summers on islands like Chios and Skyros. After school, she studied economics at Roma Tre University and then pursued acting studies. Her participation in “Great Chimera” is a significant moment in her career, as the series is one of the largest productions of ERT.