About
Greek television actor known for playing Dionysis Hambeas on the long-running Alpha TV comedy To Soi Sou (Your Family) along with appearing in productions such as in Ilios, Poios Itan o Foneas tou Adelfou Mou, and the feature films The Island (To Nisi) and Magic Mirror. He is also a visual artist who works in photography, painting, and engraving and often shares his artwork on Instagram at @solontsounis.
Before Fame
He developed a love for art, ceramics, graffiti, and sports at an early age. He moved to Athens when he was 18 years old to study photography and eventually graphic design. He worked as a photographer before he pursued acting. He became inspired to train professionally after photographing a theater production. He studied acting at the Karolos Koun Art Theatre School. He performed in stage productions while training. His first role was in the short film Pyramid in 2007. His first notable TV roles both came in 2008 with Loufa kai parallagi - I seira, On Air, and Eho ena mystiko...
Trivia
He earned the Best Actor Award at the Mikres Nyhtes short film competition for his performance in the short film Pyramid in 2007.
Family Life
He was born and raised in Agrinio, Greece. He credits his grandfather for being a major artistic and personal influence.
Associated With
He acted alongside Vaso Laskaraki in the hit comedy series To Soi Sou. He acted alongside Athina Oikonomakou in the film Magic Mirror.
