Vasilis Panayi
Biography
Vasilis Panayi was born in Kyrinia, Cyprus. He is known for Broken (2007), Papadopoulos & Sons (2012) and Ex (2015). Born in Sychari, a village in the state of Kyrinia, Cyprus has been involved in LGR since the very beginning. Having studied at the Stanislavski Drama School with the great teacher Vlademeros Kafkarides, he went on to take part in many performances and theatre productions. After the Turkish invasion in Cyprus, he came to London to study Theatre at the Birmingham School of Speech Training and Dramatic Art. From here Vasilis went on to partake in many TV productions such as Vote for them, Soldier Soldier, Birds of the Feather, Boon, Sam’s Game, Plane Spotting and Bubbles. He also appeared in various films including Rifts and Sleeping with the Fishes which also featured Ewan McGregor. Over the years he has also done voice overs for many TV and Film productions. He has worked alongside George Evgeniou at Theatre Technis in various productions, including numerous children’s plays. Vasilis writes poetry, theatre plays and short stories. He has worked for London Greek Radio as a full time presenter and producer for the last twenty years. Playing a mix of older and newer generation music throughout various shows in the week!
Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles
Drama Series - 1989, 16 episodes • as Theo
Birds of a Feather is a British sitcom that was broadcast on BBC One from 1989 until 1998 and on ITV from 2013. Starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph, it was created by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, who also wrote some of the episodes along with many other writers. The first episode sees sisters Tracey Stubbs and Sharon Theodopolopodos brought together when their husbands are sent to prison for armed robbery. Sharon, who lived in an Edmonton council flat, moves into Tracey's expensive house in Chigwell, Essex. Their next-door neighbour, and later friend, Dorien Green is a middle-aged married woman who is constantly having affairs with younger men. In the later series the location is changed to Hainault. The series ended on Christmas Eve 1998 after a 9-year-run.
Drama Series - 1991, 16 episodes • as Cab Driver
The daily lives of a group of soldiers in 'B' Company, 1st Battalion The King's Fusiliers.
Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • as Yiannis
Follows incompetent Greek-Cypriot lettings agent Stath, who works for the family business, Michael and Eagle. While Stath wrestles not to be outshone by their top agent, ruthlessly ambitious Carole, the company struggles against the threat of Smethwicks - the slick, high-end estate agents next door.
Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • as Uncle Panikos
Following his ruin in the latest banking crisis, a self-made millionaire reluctantly re-unites with his estranged freewheeling brother to re-open the abandoned fish and chip shop they shared in their youth.
Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • as Photographer
Andy Van Allen, former hero of the cult 80s futuristic TV show Children of Castor, is now working as a hotel porter. When Andy receives an unusual offer - the Children of Castor fan club-organised cruise around the Greek islands, with him as the principal celebrity - a combination of Andy's cynicism, his fans' adoration, a misguided sexual encounter and an unexpected reunion with his more famous co-star, Nick Lee, ensure the paradise cruise is far from plain sailing.