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Damien Fotiou

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Damien Fotiou
NationalityAustralian
OccupationActor
SpouseElena Mandalis

Damien Fotiou (Greek: Δαμιανός Φωτίου, romanizedDamianós Fotíou), is an Australian television and film actor of Greek descent. He had an early role as a second generation Greek Australian in Ana Kokkinos’ Head On (1998), now considered a landmark of Australian cinema.

He is also known for his television work. He had a recurring role in the science fiction series, Thunderstone (1999). He also played Nick Petrides in the soap opera, Neighbours (2015, 2017).

Early life

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Damien is a 1994 graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts and teacher and co-owner of "Brave Studios" and "Greentree Acting School" in Footscray, Victoria.[1]

Career

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Fotiou has joined the cast of Neighbours as Nick Petrides. He made his first screen appearance in 2015.[2]

In 2021, Fotiou later recurred in the TV series La Brea as Judah.

Filmography

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Film
Year Film Role Notes
1998 Head On Joe
2000 Fovou tous Ellines Jim
2003 Kangaroo Jack Baby J
2005 The Extra 2nd AD
2006 The Book of Revelation Shopkeeper
2013 Quiz Cerebrum Short
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1998 Good Guys, Bad Guys Johnny Lubich 1 episode
1999 Halifax f.p. Michael Slevic 1 episode
Thunderstone Sundance / Sutch Recurring role
2002 The Secret Life of Us Gerard 1 episode
2003 The Saddle Club Antoine 1 episode
2002–2004 Blue Heelers Vinnie Morelli 3 episodes
Stingers Aggi Carrazza / Dominic Dominelli 2 episodes
2005 Scooter: Secret Agent Harrison 1 episode
2007 Kick Nico Angelidis Recurring role
2008 Underbelly Bill 'Bubba' Kaldas Recurring role
2010 Rush Zonneveldt 2 episodes
2015, 2017 Neighbours Nick Petrides Recurring role
2021 Wentworth (TV series) Detective Puzo 1 episode
Fires Macca 1 episode
2022 More Than This Daniel 2 episodes
2021–2024 La Brea Judah Recurring role

Personal life

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Fotiou is married to his Head On co-star, Elena Mandalis, with whom he has two sons. The couple run a drama school in Melbourne.

References

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  1. ^ "Damien Fotiou". Greentree Acting.
  2. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (24 November 2014). "Neighbours: Damien Fotiou to play Terese Willis's brother Nick". Digital Spy. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
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