Renos Haralambidis

Renos Haralambidis
Ρένος Χαραλαμπίδης
Born
OccupationsFilmmaker, Actor, Radio Producer
Years active1994–present

Renos Haralambidis (Greek: Ρένος Χαραλαμπίδης) is a Greek film director, screenwriter, actor, and radio personality. Known for his work in independent cinema, he gained recognition as an auteur filmmaker by writing, directing, and starring in feature films such as No Budget Story (1997) and Cheap Smokes (Ftina Tsigara, 2000), the latter of which developed a strong cult status and was later adapted into a musical at the Alternative Stage of the Greek National Opera.[1]

Parallel to his filmmaking, Haralambidis has maintained an extensive acting career across Greek cinema, television, and theatre, as well as television appearances including serving as a judge on Your Face Sounds Familiar.[2] He is also active as a radio presenter and voiceover artist.

Director & Writer

Year Title REf.
1995 First of all, don't call me Doofy!
1997 No Budget Story
2000 Cheap Cigarettes
2005 The heart of the beast
2010 Four Black Suites
2024 Night announcer

Film Actor

Year Title Role
1994 Birds with the color of the moon Alexis
1995 Recitativo
1995 What about a date?
1995 The unknown
1995 Between cities
1995 First of all, don't call me Doofy!
1996 The trip
1996 Blindfolded
1997 No Budget Story Eirineos
1997 Family protector Alexandros Kondos
1998 Black Out
1998 Coffee
1998 From home to the corner
1999 Black Milk
2000 Cheap Cigarettes Nikos
2002 The Bubble Taxi Driver
2002 The secret of November
2003 Liza and all the others Petros
2003 The brave men of Samothrace Pvt. Angelonias
2003 Love me Cameraman
2004 No matter where Alexis
2004 He who dies last dies best
2005 Csudafilm
2005 The dream of Icarus Kostas
2005 The heart of the beast Stefanos Tzoutzes
2005 Loafing and Camouflage: Sirens in the Aegean Xenofon Makris
2006 Morally Excellent Beethoven
2006 Illustration Patient
2006 Dreams of a summer countryside Renos
2007 El Greco Auctioneer
2007 Sucker in class Director
2009 If it's not for you Takis
2009 The canteen Gambler
2010 Four Black Suites Makis
2010 Arcadia Lost Manager
2010 Show Bitch Protonotarios
2010 The flight of the swan Dara's man
2011 Magic Hour Diomidis
2011 Loafing and Camouflage: Sirens at Land Xenofon Makris
2012 Poker Face Adiavrohos' father
2012 Lubire Elenã
2014 The sensitives Dance Studio Owner
2014 Common denominator Dimitris
2015 Edith Sanford
2016 Swing Away Panayiotis
2021 Jackpot Makis Messias
2024 Night announcer
2025 A Spartan Dream Mayor Katsika

Television

Year Title Role(s) Notes
1992 Anatomy of a crime Mirka's Fiend Episode: "Fatal relationship"
Anatomy of a crime Student Episode: "Blind revenge"
Anatomy of a crime Lakis Episode: "No mercy"
Anatomy of a crime Tasos Episode: "Short circuit"
1993 Anatomy of a crime Gas Station Employee Episode: "In cold blood"
Anatomy of a crime Man In Park Episode: "Punishment"
Anatomy of a crime Kostas Episode: "Jealousy"
Anatomy of a crime Myrto's friend Episode: "The price"
1994 Anatomy of a crime Paul's friend Episode: "Last show"
Anatomy of a crime Dimo's coworker Episode: "Affectionate relationship"
Anatomy of a crime Protector Episode: "The professional"
Love Dare Stories Nikos Episode: "All about Vicky"
Anatomy of a crime Soldier Episode: "Sorry Jimmy"
Anatomy of a crime Jimmy Episode: "Poveri fiori"
1995 Anatomy of a crime Efthimios Episode: "Fallen angel"
Magic Night Alkis Panagiotou Episode: "Death mat"
Moral Department Robber Episode: "The desire is a trap"
Love Dare Stories Spyros Episode: "Party night"
One life for Elsa Man At The Bar 1 episode
1995-1996 The absent Main role, 20 episodes
1996 Scorpio Stavros Efthimiou 3 episodes
The professionals Dimos Ambatzis Episode: "The eyes of the soul"
Life Roller Coaster Zisis 1 episode
1996-1997 Stand Up Sophia Antonis Main role, 51 episodes
Coloured Sun Series regular, 18 episodes
1997 A Night Like That Vasilis Argyriou Main role, 12 episodes
1997-1998 Lost Letters Michalis Lead role, 13 episodes
1999-2000 Something's Going On With The Neighbors! Thanasis Kalimeris Lead role, 27 episodes
2000-2001 Cover Trouble Christos Lead role, 18 episodes
ID Himself (host) Weekend game show on ALPHA
2001 See You On Board Konstantinos Ioustinos 1 episode
2001-2002 Orange Vodka Vangelis Maniateas Lead role, 33 episodes
2002 I think I know you Man Talking On Camera 2 episodes
2003-2004 Parents' Sins Phoebus Lead role, 29 episodes
2004 The Nanny Babis Tsopelas 1 episode
Dancing with Zaralykos Konstantinos Kalpis Episode: "How to be a minister"
Everything on the rooftop Ares 3 episodes
Seven Deadly Mothers-In-Law Kostas Fanariotis Episode: "The Modern Mother-In-Law"
2005 Alone through negligence Sotiriadis 1 episode
2006 A marriage with everything Elias Episode: "Umbilical cord"
Unknown Home Thanasis 1 episode
The Red Suite Petros Episode: "The Golden Buddha"
Seven Deadly Mothers-In-Law Alexis Gkantzos Episode: "The Male Mother-In-Law"
Honorable Cuckolds Hercules Batarias Episode: "The Loner Cuckold"
2008 Amore Mio Panos 1 episode
Safe Sex TV Stories Stathis Episode: "Photography Classes"
Bad boys Giorgos Episode: "Ju-do"
2010 You cannot take from someone who doesn't have it Dias (voice role) 1 episode
2010-2011 You think you have it Himself (host) Daytime game show on ALPHA
2011-2012 Play and win Himself (host) Daytime game show on ANT1
2012 My Mother's Sin Michalis Katsigiannis 1 episode
2012-2014 Pants Down Chrysanthos Papadogiannotheocharopoulos Lead role, 34 episodes
2014-2015 Every place and a story Himself (host) Daytime game show on NERIT
2015 Your Family Andreas Petropavlopoulos Episode: "Mavrogyalouros"
2017-2018 Dream Man Dinos Karasavvidis Main role, 76 episodes
2019 Boys for life Nutriotionist Episode: "I need a heroe"
2020-2023 Our Best Years Vangelis Papadopoulos Main role, 62 Episodes
2022 The Masked Singer Greece Minotaur Season 1; Winner[3]
2024 Your Face Sounds Familiar Judge Main Role, 12 Episodes

Music videos

Year Title Artist(s) Ref.
2001 Don't talk about her Pyx Lax & Theodosia Tsatsou
2001 Pacemaker Etsi De
2002 Thelo na ginei to diko mou Rakel
2004 Your love is innocent Nikos Makropoulos
2016 My heart is moving Giorgos Doukas

References

  1. ↑ "Φτηνά τσιγάρα - Εθνική Λυρική Σκηνή". www.nationalopera.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 2026-08-10.
  2. ↑ "Ρένος Χαραλαμπίδης: «Η συμμετοχή μου στο "Your Face Sounds Familiar" είναι ένα δωράκι που μου έδωσε η ζωή»". antenna.gr/lifestyle-showbiz (in Greek). Retrieved 2026-08-10.
  3. ↑ "The Masked Singer: Ο μεγάλος νικητής – Ποιοι κρύβονταν πίσω από τις μάσκες;". Hello Greece. 2022-07-03. Archived from the original on 2022-07-20. Retrieved 2022-07-20.