# Greek actresses discuss personal lives in interviews

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-actresses-discuss-personal-lives-in-interviews
> Updated: 2026-10-17T13:15:00.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 3.

Greek actresses have shared personal details regarding their private lives and professional experiences during television interviews.

Thaleia Matika discussed facing an ‘economic catastrophe’ alongside her husband, Tasos Iordanidis, noting that financial hardships coincided with the arrival of their children and the COVID-19 pandemic. She described the period as a time of starting over from ‘below zero’.

Eleni Kastani has provided further details regarding her health transformation during an appearance on the television program ‘Zo Kala’. Kastani revealed that she previously weighed 100 kilograms and suffered from metabolic syndrome, noting that her medical tests were once in a critical state, specifically citing a glycated hemoglobin level of 12. 

Through medical treatment, dietary changes, and lifestyle adjustments, she has reduced her weight to 68.7 kilograms and improved her glycated hemoglobin levels to 5.8. She remains under the continuous supervision of a pathologist and a nutritionist, incorporating walking and pilates into her routine. Kastani also previously commented on the acting profession, stating that current financial compensation for television roles is ‘terrifyingly low’.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Eleni Kastani discusses significant weight loss and health recovery

Greek actress Eleni Kastani revealed she lost over 30kg, dropping from 100kg to 68.7kg through medical treatment and lifestyle changes to combat metabolic syndrome.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eleni-kastani-discusses-significant-weight-loss-and-health-recovery

### 2026-10-03: Eleni Kastani discusses weight loss and career in interview

Actress Eleni Kastani discusses her weight loss journey, career challenges, and a past experience at a Kolonaki clinic during an interview on Action 24.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/actress-eleni-kastani-discusses-career-challenges-and-industry-pay

### 2026-09-24: Thaleia Matika discusses financial hardships and family life

Actress Thaleia Matika discussed her family's past financial hardships and her 18-year relationship with Tasos Iordanidis in a recent interview.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thaleia-matika-discusses-financial-hardships-and-family-life

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