Melina Kanakaredes. Education: Attended Ohio State University, c. Born in in Akron, Ohio, Kanakaredes was the last of three daughters for Connie, a homemaker, and Harry, who owned an Akron institution called Temo's Chocolate Company. Her parents were second-generation Greek immigrants, and Kanakaredes grew up in a close-knit family with strong ties to the local Greek-American community. She spent her childhood hanging out at the candy factory and store when not in school, but also began to devote increasing hours to the stage after making her age-eight debut in a community-theater production of Tom Sawyer. At Firestone High School in Akron, Kanakaredes was a member of its synchronized swim team, a hobby that dovetailed perfectly with her love of musical theater. After graduating from Firestone High in , Kanakaredes went on to join the synchronized swim team at Ohio State University in Columbus.

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Watch now. Sign In. Melina Kanakaredes Actress Writer Producer. Down 1, this week. She is of Greek descent. Her love of musical theater, especially the work of Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera , inspired her as a child.
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Melina Eleni Kanakaredes was born in in Akron, Ohio. Kanakaredes started her acting career in the year with the movie, 'Bleeding Hearts'. Kanakaredes was born to parents, Connie and Harry Kanakaredes. Her mother, Connie owned candy store in Akron, 'Temo's Candy Company' and her father was an insurance agent.
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