Model/Television personality, Patricia Kara
Where do you live?
Los Angeles. In the center of Hollywood.
Roots?
My mothers village is from Paleohori tis Kinourias, kovta sto Leonidio. My fathers village is Ayios Vasilis. In Athens we live in Peristeri.
How does a nice Greek girl make it in Hollywood? Really, you should write a book.
A Greek girl or any girl has to work really hard to make it in Hollywood. She needs persistence, dedication and sometimes make sacrifices.
Do you get back to the homeland often?
I try to get back as often as I can. I used to be able to go every summer and the occasional Christmas and New Years. The last few years have been difficult to get away due to my work schedule.
What's the best part of being Greek?
The best parts of being Greek is our culture, traditions, the food, the dancing and the PASSION!!! Its impossible to narrow it to just one thing.
Any authentic Greek restaurants where you live?
There are a few good Greek restaurants nearby, but they don't compare to
to my home town Greektown in Chicago. We have Sofi's, Ulysses, Le Petite Greek in Hollywood. A fun Greek place is Taverna Tony's in Malibu.
Deal or No Deal is crazy popular. There's even spin offs in Greece ('Deal' and 'Super Deal' on ANT1). What's the experience been like?
Deal or No Deal has become bigger than we ever thought it could be. It has opened many doors for auditions, jobs and appearances. Because of this show I started working on Extra as a Special correspondent. Its been an amazing time!
If you could get 5 minutes to talk with anyone in Hollywood, who would it be?
Hmmm, that's a tough one. There are so many great influential people, where do I begin? Luckily through work I have been able to meet and talk to a lot of those people. I also have been able to interview some of them. 5 minutes is not enough time!
What's your biggest accomplishment thus far?
My biggest accomplishment has been moving forward with what I wanted to do and not live the norm or what was expected of me. I overcame all the doubts, fears and criticisms.
Your favorite Greek food please..
My #1 favorite Greek food is probably pastitsio. Tough to answer considering all the FABULOUS Greek foods we have.
You've been all around the world. Anyplace you'd rather be in the summertime than Greece?
There really aren't other places I would choose over Greece. There is so much to see. As much as I have been, I still have not covered enough of the islands or cities. Even though I've been fortunate to have traveled the world, I always find myself saying "wow this beautiful, but its just not Greece, nothing compares to Greece". Its not just the beauty of Greece, but the feeling I get when I am there.
Parting thoughts for Dailyfrappe?
My thoughts on DAILYFRAPPE: I really think we needed something like
this. It keeps the Greeks informed and united. It was about time!
Best of luck Patricia!
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Deal or No Deal
DF Interviews...
Ariadne... Patricia, was the "Greek episode" of Deal or No Deal your idea? What about the plates? It was especialy entertaining to see the educating of the american public on what a komposkini is. That was a nice addition.
Best of luck with all your endeavors!