Famous People Born In Nicosia

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Michael Bisping
(English Actor, Commentator and Retired Mixed Martial Artist)
Michael Bisping
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Birthdate: February 28, 1979
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Melinda McGraw
(Actress)
Melinda McGraw
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Birthdate: October 25, 1963
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Mick Karn
(English-Cypriot Musician and Songwriter)
Mick Karn
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: July 24, 1958
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: January 4, 2011
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Aleksandar Vezenkov
(Bulgarian Basketball Player Who Plays as a Power Forward / Small Forward)
Aleksandar Vezenkov
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 6, 1995
Sun Sign: Leo

Bulgarian-origin basketball player Sasha Vezenkov was born in Cyprus and grew up in both Cyprus and Greece. He started his career with the Greek club Aris Thessaloniki and later also represented FC Barcelona. He now plays for Olympiacos and the Bulgarian national team. He is the son of former basketball player and coach Sasho.

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Christopher A. Pissarides
(Economist, University teacher)
Christopher A. Pissarides
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Birthdate: February 20, 1948
Sun Sign: Pisces

Nobel Prize-winning British-Cypriot economist Christopher A. Pissarides is best known for his work on the frictions in search markets. He also contributed to the development of the concept of matching functions. He penned the iconic book Equilibrium Unemployment Theory and was also knighted for his achievements.

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Michalis Hatzigiannis
(Singer)
Michalis Hatzigiannis
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: November 5, 1978
Sun Sign: Scorpio
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Tassos Papadopoulos
(5th President of Cyprus)
Tassos Papadopoulos
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: January 7, 1934
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: December 12, 2008
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Alparslan Türkeş
(Turkish Politician Who Founded the Nationalist Movement Party)
Alparslan Türkeş
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: November 25, 1917
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: April 4, 1997

Turkish politician Alpaslan Turkes, who founded the far-right Nationalist Movement Party, had also served his country as its deputy prime minister. After a stint with the army, he gained popularity as a major figure of the 1960 coup. He was initially part of the Republican Villagers Nation Party.

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George Pastell
(Actor)
George Pastell
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Birthdate: March 13, 1923
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: April 4, 1976
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Dome Karukoski
(He is considered to be one of Finland's most successful film directors)
Dome Karukoski
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Birthdate: December 29, 1976
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Diam's
(Rapper)
Diam's
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: July 25, 1980
Sun Sign: Leo
Diam's is among the few female rappers who entered the male-dominated world of French hip-hop. Her first single sold 50,000 copies in its first week. Famous for award-winning composition Brut de Femme, Diam's is loved for her unique voice and controversial lyrics. Her musical career came to an abrupt end in 2008 after which she accepted Islam in 2009.
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Anne of Cyprus
(Duchess)
Anne of Cyprus
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: September 24, 1418
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: November 11, 1462
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Hovig Demirjian
(Singer)
Hovig Demirjian
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: January 3, 1989
Sun Sign: Capricorn
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Glafcos Clerides
(President)
Glafcos Clerides
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: April 24, 1919
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: November 15, 2013
 15 
Kâmil Pasha
(Statesman)
Kâmil Pasha
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: 1833 AD
Died: November 14, 1913
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Stella Kyriakides
(Politician)
Stella Kyriakides
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Birthdate: March 10, 1956
Sun Sign: Pisces
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Feri Cansel
(Actress)
Feri Cansel
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Birthdate: July 7, 1944
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: September 2, 1983
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Zeta Emilianidou
(Politician)
Zeta Emilianidou
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: September 2, 1954
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Alkinoos Ioannidis
(Composer)
Alkinoos Ioannidis
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: September 19, 1969
Sun Sign: Virgo

Born in Cyprus, Alkinoos Ioannidis failed to learn the drums due to the lack of drum trainers in Nicosia and leaned the guitar instead. He later moved to Greece to study theater and then deviated to music. Apart from performing at concerts in Greece and Cyprus, he has also headlined festivals.

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Muhaymin Mustafa
(Basketball player)
Muhaymin Mustafa
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 10, 1999
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'7" (201 cm)
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Nasos Ktorides
(Entrepreneur)
Nasos Ktorides
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Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: November 10, 1968
Sun Sign: Scorpio
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Alexandros Panayi
(Singer)
Alexandros Panayi
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: June 24, 1970
Sun Sign: Cancer
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Michalis Violaris
(Singer)
Michalis Violaris
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: January 9, 1944
Sun Sign: Capricorn
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Giorgos Papadopoulos
(Singer)
Giorgos Papadopoulos
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: May 26, 1985
Sun Sign: Gemini
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Sibel Siber
(Politician)
Sibel Siber
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: December 13, 1960
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
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Stavros Konstantinou
(Singer)
Stavros Konstantinou
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: August 26, 1984
Sun Sign: Virgo

Stavros Konstantinou is a Greek Cypriot singer best known for his appearance in the Greek version of the hit television show Pop Idol. He performed the song To Party to qualify for the Top 10 in the show. Talented, charming, and good-looking, he became a fan favorite and went on to win the show.

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Osman Alkaş
(Actor)
Osman Alkaş
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Birthdate: November 3, 1955
Sun Sign: Scorpio
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Ali Düşenkalkar
(Actor)
Ali Düşenkalkar
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Birthdate: 1961 AD
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Haris Epaminonda
(Photographer)
Haris Epaminonda
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Listed In: Photographers
Birthdate: 1980 AD
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Evdokia Kadi
(Singer)
Evdokia Kadi
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: February 27, 1981
Sun Sign: Pisces
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Sevgül Uludağ
(Journalist)
Sevgül Uludağ
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Birthdate: October 15, 1958
Sun Sign: Libra
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Praxoula Antoniadou
(Politician)
Praxoula Antoniadou
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: September 10, 1958
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Valando Tryfonos
(Singer)
Valando Tryfonos
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: March 6, 1988
Sun Sign: Pisces
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Cemre Candar
(YouTube Star)
Cemre Candar
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Listed In: YouTubers
Birthdate: April 28, 1992
Sun Sign: Taurus