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Antonis Myriagos: The Actor Portraying 'Capodistrias' - Shares His Life Story and Discusses the Film

Published January 3, 2026, 13:13
Antonis Myriagos: The Actor Portraying 'Capodistrias' - Shares His Life Story and Discusses the Film

Actor Antonis Myriagos, known for his role as Ioannis Kapodistrias in Yannis Smaragdis's film of the same name, spoke to iefimerida.gr about his professional journey and the movie. Myriagos began his studies at the School of Fine Arts, where he pursued painting, but eventually turned to theatre due to his need for communication and teamwork. The transition from the solitary art of painting to the collective space of theatre was a natural progression for Myriagos, as he sought interaction with the audience and other artists. His involvement in painting provided him with an artistic foundation, but his desire for something more social led him to the theatre. The actor spoke about his long-term collaboration with director Theodoros Terzopoulos and the Attis Theatre, describing it as a significant legacy for his artistic development. Although their collaboration has ended, he remains in contact with Terzopoulos and does not rule out future collaborations. Finally, Antonis Myriagos expressed his enthusiasm for the role of Kapodistrias, which he described as a challenge. The film premiered on December 25th and has sparked discussions about its historical accuracy and Myriagos's performance.