Marietta Chrousala
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Marietta Chrousala also spelled Marieta Chrousala, Marieta Hrousala, born 1983 in Rizari
, Edessa
, is a Greek
fashion model and television presenter.
. She won the title Star Hellas
in 2003 and was chosen to represent Greece
at the Miss Universe 2003
pageant, making it to the semifinals and finishing in fifteenth place. She had already been working voluntarily since 2002 for the 2004 Summer Olympics
, while she was also chosen after winning her title as one of the celebrities to take part in the Olympic Flame torch relay which took place in various countries and finalised in Greece
.
Chrousala has a degree from the University of Athens in Mass Media and Communication. She is currently working on her Master's degree in Psychology of Communication. She is represented by Ace Models Agency and has appeared on the covers of numerous fashion magazines. She was the co-host of the TV game show "Poly tin Kyriaki" for its first season on Mega Channel
. She left Mega Channel
for Alter Channel
to make her own show. Now she is the main host of the morning game show "I Ellada Pezei" which will continue next season.
Rizari
Rizari is a village in the municipality of Edessa, Greece. Rizari is 7 km from the city center of Edessa, and 85 km west of Thesaloniki.-Information:Rizari is famous for its fields for example peach fields or apricots fields...
, Edessa
Edessa, Greece
Edessa , is a city in northern Greece and the capital of the Pella regional unit, in the Central Macedonia region of Greece. It was also the capital of the defunct province of the same name.-Name:...
, is a Greek
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
fashion model and television presenter.
Career
In 1985 her family moved to AthensAthens
Athens , 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 won the title Star Hellas
Star Hellas
Star Hellas-Miss Hellas-Miss Young is the longest-running beauty pageant in Greece. The winner of the contest is crowned Star Hellas and goes on to represent Greece in Miss Universe, B Star Hellas goes to Miss International while Miss Hellas goes to Miss World...
in 2003 and was chosen to represent Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
at the Miss Universe 2003
Miss Universe 2003
Miss Universe 2003, the 52nd Miss Universe pageant, was held at Figali Convention Center, Panama City, Panama on June 3, 2003. 71 delegates from around the universe competed for the crown...
pageant, making it to the semifinals and finishing in fifteenth place. She had already been working voluntarily since 2002 for the 2004 Summer Olympics
2004 Summer Olympics
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was a premier international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece from August 13 to August 29, 2004 with the motto Welcome Home. 10,625 athletes competed, some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team...
, while she was also chosen after winning her title as one of the celebrities to take part in the Olympic Flame torch relay which took place in various countries and finalised in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
.
Chrousala has a degree from the University of Athens in Mass Media and Communication. She is currently working on her Master's degree in Psychology of Communication. She is represented by Ace Models Agency and has appeared on the covers of numerous fashion magazines. She was the co-host of the TV game show "Poly tin Kyriaki" for its first season on 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...
. She left 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...
for Alter Channel
Alter Channel
Alter Channel better known as Alter, is a private TV network in Greece. It launched in 1994 and is owned by Eleftheri Tileorasi S.A, which is headed by Andreas Kouris. Programming mainly consists of news & current affairs shows and entertainment programmes...
to make her own show. Now she is the main host of the morning game show "I Ellada Pezei" which will continue next season.
Controversy
On June 5, 2010, Marietta married Leon Patitsas, British-born CEO of Atlas Maritime. Her wedding party, which took place aboard the Greek armored cruiser Georgios Averof, a famous war memorial, caused an uproar of criticism, especially when photos of the party surfaced in the local media showing celebrities dancing on the floors of the ship and Navy officials taking part in the celebration, particularly in contrast with the economy crisis of 2010.External links
- Official Website
- Marietta at Ace Models
- Marietta's Miss Universe 2003 profile