I Tris Harites
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Oi Treis Harites is a Greek comedy series created by Michalis Reppas and Thanasis Papathanasiou which aired on Mega Channel
from February 8, 1990 to April 20, 1992. The name "Harites" was taken partly from ancient Greek mythology (The Three Graces
) and partly from their surname, which was "Haritou".
The series describes the daily life of three single sisters in their middle forties who live in the same house.
Oi Treis Harites received positive reviews, becoming one of the most popular and successful programs ever shown on Greek television, achieving high ratings throughout its run. During the season 1989-1990 and 1991-1992 Oi Treis Harites was the most popular series in Greek television, making history reaching 65% according to AGB Nielsen Media Research on February 3, 1992. According to Mega Channel
, the initial title of the series was "Anna and her Sisters".
The series was released in DVD from the magazine Tilerama in April 2010.
, grown in one two-store house that now belongs to the youngest sister, Eirini. When Olga gets married and Maria does the same, they grow apart for about 20 years, until Olga gets widowed and Maria leaves her husband after his adultery
. The sisters then, return to their family residence.
Nena Menti was the last actress casted. The creators initially wanted Mirka Papakonstantinou to portray Maria, but due to unknown reasons she refused. However, Papakonstantinou appeared in the series, guest starring in one episode in season 2.
, Nena Menti and Mina Adamaki guest starred in one episode as the Haritou Sisters in another comedy series that broadcasted by Mega Channel
, I Eliza kai Oi Alloi in 1992 written by Alexandros Rigas who in 1995 would work with Anna Panayiotopoulou in another hit series Ntoltse Vita
again on Mega Channel.
rerun the show multiple times. From 1992 to 1997, in 2004, in 2009 and in 2010.
, a small number of new episodes of the series were to be shown in 2009-2010. Michalis Reppas along with Thanasis Papathanasiou wrote the script. All the cast members agreed to reprise their roles. The story of the four episodes would find Maria and Eirini living in the same block of flats but in different apartments and Olga in Tinos
. The three sisters would reunite after Bebeka's prompt to find their nanny. As always, they would make a mess, approaching the wrong woman as their nanny, who is mixed up in an incredible story of a lost treasure and they would find themselves being stalked by two gangs of criminals that want to get rid of them. However the promising and highly anticipated reunion of the series, 18 years later, was cancelled due to financial reasons.
Mega Channel
Mega Channel, also known as Mega TV or just Mega, is a major television network in Greece. Teletypos S.A. was founded in 1989 under the name Teletypos Television Programmes S.A...
from February 8, 1990 to April 20, 1992. The name "Harites" was taken partly from ancient Greek mythology (The Three Graces
Charites
In Greek mythology, a Charis is one of several Charites , goddesses of charm, beauty, nature, human creativity and fertility. They ordinarily numbered three, from youngest to oldest: Aglaea , Euphrosyne , and Thalia . In Roman mythology they were known as the Gratiae, the "Graces"...
) and partly from their surname, which was "Haritou".
The series describes the daily life of three single sisters in their middle forties who live in the same house.
Oi Treis Harites received positive reviews, becoming one of the most popular and successful programs ever shown on Greek television, achieving high ratings throughout its run. During the season 1989-1990 and 1991-1992 Oi Treis Harites was the most popular series in Greek television, making history reaching 65% according to AGB Nielsen Media Research on February 3, 1992. According to Mega Channel
Mega Channel
Mega Channel, also known as Mega TV or just Mega, is a major television network in Greece. Teletypos S.A. was founded in 1989 under the name Teletypos Television Programmes S.A...
, the initial title of the series was "Anna and her Sisters".
The series was released in DVD from the magazine Tilerama in April 2010.
Series Overview
Three sisters Olga, Maria and Eirini. Daughters of a judgeJudge
A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as part of a panel of judges. The powers, functions, method of appointment, discipline, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. The judge is supposed to conduct the trial impartially and in an open...
, grown in one two-store house that now belongs to the youngest sister, Eirini. When Olga gets married and Maria does the same, they grow apart for about 20 years, until Olga gets widowed and Maria leaves her husband after his adultery
Adultery
Adultery is sexual infidelity to one's spouse, and is a form of extramarital sex. It originally referred only to sex between a woman who was married and a person other than her spouse. Even in cases of separation from one's spouse, an extramarital affair is still considered adultery.Adultery is...
. The sisters then, return to their family residence.
The Three Sisters
- Anna PanayiotopoulouAnna PanayiotopoulouAnna Panayiotopoulou is a famous Greek actress that has starred in many series, films and theatrical plays.She became famous after starring in the Greek series Madame Sousou in 1982....
portrays Olga, the eldest sister. Olga is a widow who wants to control her daughter's life, who studies in London. She has an antique shopAntique shopAn antique shop is a retail store specializing in the selling of antiques. Antiques shops can be located either locally and with the advent of the Internet found online...
in AthensAthensAthens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
. She is a bit ironic in some tricky situations and proud of her blue eyes. - Nena Menti portrays Maria, the middle sister. Maria is an advertiser with a high sense of humour. She gets a divorce from her husband in the first episode of the series. She is the most logical of the three.
- Mina Adamaki portrays Eirini, the youngest sister. Eirini is a bit of a hysterical woman, with bad luck in her love life since she is not married yet. She is obsessed with keeping the house clean and that's a reason she often quarrels with her sisters. She was the initial resident of the house, which she inherited from her parents.
- Anna Kyriakou portrays Bebeka, the beloved aunt of the three sisters. Aunt Bebeka is a daily visitor. Classy, with finesse, clever but at the same time gullible... she often astonishes her nieces with the advanced opinions and her restless youth.
Season 1
Season 1 consists of 22 episodes and begins with Maria trying to persuade Eirini to accept their other sister, Olga, at the house because Olga has to wait for her house to be built. Eirini unwillingly accepts, but in the middle of the first episode Maria announces that she is getting divorced from her husband and she is going to stay with her sisters. The whole season shows their life, the difficulties they face living all together again under the same roof, their constant problems with men and many other hilarious adventures. In the last episode of the first season, the three sisters are making plans for their vacations.Season 2
Season 2 consists of 40 episodes and it's the largest season. It begins with the three sisters having returned from their vacations and trying to attract a charming man living next door to them. The season continues with the sisters handling hilarious situations in each episode. In the middle of the season a big change happens. Olga's daughter, Teti, abandons her studies in London and comes to Athens. Initially, Olga, disagrees with her decision and tries to persuade her to go back to London, but soon she realises it is better to have Teti under the same roof. But there is one problem. Teti wants to have her own apartment, and then the conspiracies begin. The season ends with Olga and Maria leaving the house since Eirini is now in a serious relationship.Season 3
Season 3 consists of 28 episodes. The third and final season begins with the sisters living in their own apartments. But due to some difficulties they face, both Olga and Maria return back home. The series ends with their younger brother, Andreas, getting married and having a daughter with Olga's assistant in the antique shop. The three sisters are now in serious relationships and in the final scene they reminisce the three years they were together saying that life goes on...Main Characters
- Anna PanayiotopoulouAnna PanayiotopoulouAnna Panayiotopoulou is a famous Greek actress that has starred in many series, films and theatrical plays.She became famous after starring in the Greek series Madame Sousou in 1982....
as Olga Haritou - Nena Menti as Maria Haritou
- Mina Adamaki as Eirini Haritou
- Anna Kyriakou as Aunt Bebeka
- Michalis Reppas as Andreas Haritos
Nena Menti was the last actress casted. The creators initially wanted Mirka Papakonstantinou to portray Maria, but due to unknown reasons she refused. However, Papakonstantinou appeared in the series, guest starring in one episode in season 2.
Recurring Characters
- Anna Kouri as Teti, Olga's daughter
- Eleni Kastani as Ntina, Olga's assistant
Notable Guest Stars
In the series many well-known actors made guest appearances during its three seasons. Some of those were long-established stars of film, stage and television, others would find considerable fame and recognition after appearing in the show. Notable appearances of celebrities (whether famous then or later) include those of:- Katiana BalanikaKatiana BalanikaKatiana Balanika is a Greek actress and singer.She has starred in numerous films, series and theater performances. Including the series "Savvatogennimenes" written by Giorgos Kapoutzidis, "Ntoltse Vita" co-starring with Anna Panayiotopoulou, "Danikos Pateras" and "Dis Madiam" as Mrs. Meropi.-...
- Maria FokaMaria FokaMaria Foka was a Greek actress and participated in character roles.She was married to Lykourgos Kallergis. Her final role was Olga in the Mega Channel series Dolce Vita....
- Dina Konsta
- Mirka Papakonstantinou
- Dimitra Papadopoulou
- Tzesu Papoutsi
- Joyce Evidi
- Renia Louizidou
- Zozo Sapountzaki
- Alexandros Antonopoulos
- Tasos Chalkias
- Eleni Gerasimidou
- Christos Valavanidis
- Vladimiros Kuriakidis
- Ivoni Maltezou
- Apostolos Gletsos
- Petros FilipidisPetros FilipidisPetros Filipidis ; also written as Petros Philippidis, born in 1966 in Athens, Greece, is one of the most popular Greek actors of modern times, who has appeared in many successful television series during the last two decades. In 1986 he graduated from the Karolos Koun School of Theatre...
- Trufon Karatzas
- Christos Simardanis
- Ismini Kalesi
- Gregoris ValtinosGregoris ValtinosGregoris Valtinos is a Greek television and stage actor.He may be best known for playing Hector Anagnostou on Erotas , a role he has played since 2005....
- Maria Kanellopoulou
- Labis LivieratosLabis LivieratosHaralambos Livieratos who was born in Athens on April 3 19??, is a Greek singer.-Early life and career:In 1987 Lambis graduated from the dramatic school of G. Theodosiadis. His first theatrical performance was during the winter of 1988 in a play called Xenodohio O Paradisos...
- Pavlos Kontogiannidis
- Yannis BezosYannis BezosIoannis 'Yannis' Bezos is a Greek actor, best known from the television series "Oi Aparadektoi". He is currently married to Natalia Tsaliki, his co star in "Akros Oikogeneiakon"....
- Alkistis ProtopsaltiAlkistis ProtopsaltiAlkistis Protopsalti , born as Alkistis Sevasti Attikuzel ) is a Greek singer.- Early life :Alkistis Protopsalti was born in 18 October 1954 in Alexandria, Egypt by Egyptiot parents....
- Kostas Makedonas
- Stamatis KraounakisStamatis KraounakisStamatis Kraounakis is one of the most important contemporary Greek pop music composers. His works have characterised the decades of 1980s and 1990s in Greece. He is also a lyricist, singer, producer and writer. He was born and lives in Athens and has studied Political Science in Panteion University...
Crossovers
Anna PanayiotopoulouAnna Panayiotopoulou
Anna Panayiotopoulou is a famous Greek actress that has starred in many series, films and theatrical plays.She became famous after starring in the Greek series Madame Sousou in 1982....
, Nena Menti and Mina Adamaki guest starred in one episode as the Haritou Sisters in another comedy series that broadcasted by Mega Channel
Mega Channel
Mega Channel, also known as Mega TV or just Mega, is a major television network in Greece. Teletypos S.A. was founded in 1989 under the name Teletypos Television Programmes S.A...
, I Eliza kai Oi Alloi in 1992 written by Alexandros Rigas who in 1995 would work with Anna Panayiotopoulou in another hit series Ntoltse Vita
Ntoltse Vita
Ntoltse Vita is a Greek comedy directed by Alexandros Rigas and co-written with Lefteris Papapetrou which aired on Mega Channel from 1995 to 1997.The series focused on the illegal affair between Christina Markatou and her daughter's future husband...
again on Mega Channel.
Reruns
The series ended its run in 1992. Mega ChannelMega Channel
Mega Channel, also known as Mega TV or just Mega, is a major television network in Greece. Teletypos S.A. was founded in 1989 under the name Teletypos Television Programmes S.A...
rerun the show multiple times. From 1992 to 1997, in 2004, in 2009 and in 2010.
Reunion
To honour the twenty years of operation of Mega ChannelMega Channel
Mega Channel, also known as Mega TV or just Mega, is a major television network in Greece. Teletypos S.A. was founded in 1989 under the name Teletypos Television Programmes S.A...
, a small number of new episodes of the series were to be shown in 2009-2010. Michalis Reppas along with Thanasis Papathanasiou wrote the script. All the cast members agreed to reprise their roles. The story of the four episodes would find Maria and Eirini living in the same block of flats but in different apartments and Olga in Tinos
Tinos
Tinos is a Greek island situated in the Aegean Sea. It is located in the Cyclades archipelago. In antiquity, Tinos was also known as Ophiussa and Hydroessa . The closest islands are Andros, Delos, and Mykonos...
. The three sisters would reunite after Bebeka's prompt to find their nanny. As always, they would make a mess, approaching the wrong woman as their nanny, who is mixed up in an incredible story of a lost treasure and they would find themselves being stalked by two gangs of criminals that want to get rid of them. However the promising and highly anticipated reunion of the series, 18 years later, was cancelled due to financial reasons.