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Nafsika Antypas
NationalityGreek-Canadian
Occupation(s)Author, executive producer, vegan activist, and entrepreneur

Nafsika Antypas is a Greek-Canadian author, executive producer, vegan activist, and entrepreneur.[1] She is known for her work on the television series "Plant-Based by Nafsika" and as the founder of the vegan food brand, Nafsika’s Garden.[2]

Career

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In 2014, Antypas founded a non-profit organization called People Against Violence.[3] The organization's main goals include raising public awareness of domestic violence and offering 24/7 victim assistance.[3]

Antypas was the creator, writer, and executive producer of the television series "Plant-Based by Nafsika."[4][5][6] The show, which premiered in late 2015, became the first vegan lifestyle series to air on mainstream television (A&E).[4][7] She founded Nafsika’s Garden in late 2018, offering a range of vegan cheese alternatives.[4][2]

In 2020, Nicholas Alahverdian scammed Nafsika Antypas of about $30,000US ($40,000CAD).[8] She hired Alahverdian for marketing and booking guests for her TV show and he never did a thing.[9][10]

Recognition

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Antypas was featured in the 'Top 100 Canadian Professionals Magazine' in 2020.[11]

Publications

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Antypas is the author of 'The Plant-Based Switch,' which offers plant-based recipes and advice to shift to a plant-based diet.[4][12] She also wrote 'Ghosted'.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ Stewart, Stephen (2023-02-12). "Nicholas Rossi: The splintering lies and sinister crimes of an American conman in Scotland". The Sunday Post. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  2. ^ a b foodnavigator-asia.com (2021-04-15). "Blooming market for plant-based cheeses: Nafsika's Garden looks to cash in on UAE home-cooking and vegan trends". foodnavigator-asia.com. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  3. ^ a b Katariina (2016-06-20). "Women in Wellness: Nafsika Antypas • Kat Loves Kale". Kat Loves Kale. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  4. ^ a b c d "Nafsika's Garden Vegan Cheese Launches in Europe and the UAE - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine". vegconomist.com. 2021-01-12. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  5. ^ "First-Ever Vegan Lifestyle Show Coming to a TV Near You". PETA. 2016-06-09. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  6. ^ Flink, Tanya (2018-06-23). "Hit Vegan Lifestyle TV Show to Launch 3rd Season on A&E". LIVEKINDLY. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  7. ^ Mooney, Tom. "Canadian TV host from A&E Network says Nicholas Alahverdian conned her out of $40K". The Providence Journal. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  8. ^ Silvester, Norman; Robertson, Craig (2022-01-23). "US fugitive in Scotland who faked own death scammed thousands from vegan TV star". Edinburgh Live. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  9. ^ NEWS, ALLEGRA ZAMORE, NBC 10 (2024-02-07). "Alahverdian appears in Utah court as 2 women share their experiences with him". WJAR. Retrieved 2024-05-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ Steafel, Eleanor (2023-08-07). "How the truth caught up with the conman who faked his own death". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  11. ^ "NAFSIKA ANTYPAS". THE TOP 100 MAGAZINE.
  12. ^ Pritchett, Liam (2021-03-09). "This Vegan Cheese Brand Makes Curds Just for Poutine". LIVEKINDLY. Retrieved 2024-05-09.


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