Elena Kampouris

Elena Kampouris
Kampouris in October 2016
Born (1997-09-16) September 16, 1997 (age 27)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active2012–present

Elena Kampouris (Greek: Έλενα Καμπούρη; born September 16, 1997) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Allison Doss in the drama film Men, Women & Children (2014), Maya Decker in the NBC drama series American Odyssey (2015), Paris Miller in the sequels to the romantic comedy film franchise My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2016-2023), Juliet Sykes in the drama film Before I Fall (2017), and Chloe Sampson in the Netflix superhero series Jupiter's Legacy (2021). She made her Broadway debut as Cécile Volanges in Les Liaisons Dangereuses (2016).

Early life

Kampouris was born in New York City on September 16, 1997,[1] the daughter of American fashion illustrator Ivey Barry and Greek wine store owner Alexander Kampouris.[2] She also has English and French ancestry through her mother.[3][4][5][6] Her father, a native of Kasos, operates his wine store in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.[7] Kampouris has an older brother named Emmanuel, and grew up in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey. She attended Gill St. Bernard's School, though she left and was tutored for her final years of high school.[5][8]

Career

In 2012, Kampouris made her acting debut with a small guest role as a Constance Girl in one episode of The CW teen drama series Gossip Girl.[5][6][9] She followed this with the Nickelodeon television comedy film Jinxed (2013), in which she played Ivy Murray.[5][10] That same year, Kampouris made her film debut in the drama Labor Day, playing a young Rachel McCann.[3][4] In December 2013, she signed with the William Morris Endeavor talent agency.[9]

In 2014, Kampouris played Allison Doss in the comedy-drama film Men, Women & Children.[4][11] Later, she portrayed Alexia in the comedy-drama film The Cobbler.[12]

In 2015, she starred in the NBC thriller series American Odyssey as Maya Decker, the daughter of Peter Facinelli's character.[3][6][13] The series was cancelled after one season.[14] Kampouris had a supporting role as Paris Miller in the romantic comedy film franchise My Big Fat Greek Wedding, beginning with the 2016 sequel My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 and reprised the role in the 2023 sequel My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3.[3][15]

In 2016, she made her Broadway debut in a production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Kampouris played the supporting role of Cécile Volanges, a wealthy and naive teenager. The following year, she had a supporting role as Juliet Sykes in the drama film Before I Fall.[16]

On February 11, 2019, it was announced that Kampouris was cast as Chloe Sampson in the Netflix superhero series, Jupiter's Legacy.[17]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2013 Labor Day Young Rachel McCann
2014 Men, Women & Children Allison Doss
2014 The Cobbler Alexia
2016 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 Paris Miller
2017 Before I Fall Juliet Sykes
2019 Summer Night Corin
2020 Children of the Corn Boleyn Williams
2021 Shoplifters of the World Sheila
2022 Wifelike Meredith
2023 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 Paris Miller
2023 Vindicta Lou
2024 Here Now Sophie

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2012 Gossip Girl Constance Girl #2 Episode: "It Girl, Interrupted"
2013 Jinxed Ivy Murray TV film
2015 American Odyssey Maya Decker 9 episodes
2018 Sacred Lies Minnow Bly Series regular
2021 Jupiter's Legacy Chloe Sampson Main cast

Stage

Year Production Role Location Notes
2016 Les Liaisons Dangereuses Cécile Volanges Booth Theatre Broadway

References

  1. ^ "Performer: Elena Kampouris". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  2. ^ "Obituary: Donald Barry". Wilson Funeral Home. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c d Sneider, Jeff (May 14, 2015). "'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2' Adds 'American Odyssey' Star Elena Kampouris (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  4. ^ a b c Mandell, Andrea (September 11, 2014). "Toronto Spotlight: Meet Elena Kampouris". USA Today. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  5. ^ a b c d Acosta, Laura. "On The Cusp: Elena Kampouris, Actor". NeimanMarcus.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  6. ^ a b c "Elena Kampouris as Maya Decker". NBC. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  7. ^ Nordstrom, Leigh (March 24, 2016). "Growing Up Greek: Elena Kampouris Stars in 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2'". Women's Wear Daily.
  8. ^ La Gorce, Tammy. "Greek Actress Elena Kampouris is True to Her Roots; The star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 and Bridgewater native talks about her Greek upbringing and spending weekends at the mall.", New Jersey Monthly, August 25, 2016. Accessed December 10, 2017. "Working alongside Nia Vardalos and John Corbett in the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 has been the biggest thrill in the seven-year acting career of Bridgewater Township's Elena Kampouris....Kampouris recently attended her senior prom at Gill St. Bernard's School in Gladstone even though she didn't graduate with the class of 2016—she has had a private tutor since last year—and she still finds time to hang out at the Bridgewater Mall."
  9. ^ a b Ford, Rebecca (December 17, 2013). "'Labor Day' Actress Signs With WME (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  10. ^ Bibel, Sara (October 30, 2013). "Original Movie 'Jinxed' to Premiere Friday, November 29 on Nickelodeon". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on November 2, 2013. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  11. ^ Billington, Alex (December 16, 2013). "Jason Reitman's Next Film 'Men, Women & Children' Begins Shooting". FirstShowing.net. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  12. ^ Collinson, Gary (February 19, 2015). "New trailer for The Cobbler starring Adam Sandler". FlickeringMyth.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  13. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 4, 2014). "Carlos Valdes Cast In CW's 'The Flash', Elena Kampouris In NBC's 'Odyssey'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  14. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 30, 2015). "'American Odyssey' Cancelled By NBC After One Season". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  15. ^ McNary, Dave (May 21, 2015). "'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2' Set for March 25 Against 'Batman v Superman'". Variety. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  16. ^ Sneider, Jeff (October 27, 2015). "Halston Sage, Logan Miller, Kian Lawley Join Zoey Deutch in 'Before I Fall'". TheWrap. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
  17. ^ Petski, Denise; Nellie, Andreeva (February 11, 2019). "'Jupiter's Legacy': Josh Duhamel, Leslie Bibb, Ben Daniels & Matt Lanter Among 7 Cast In Netflix Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2019.

Further reading

  • "Performer: Elena Kampouris". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  • Nordstrom, Leigh (March 24, 2016). "Growing Up Greek: Elena Kampouris Stars in 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2'". Women's Wear Daily.
  • Sneider, Jeff (May 14, 2015). "'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2' Adds 'American Odyssey' Star Elena Kampouris (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  • Mandell, Andrea (September 11, 2014). "Toronto Spotlight: Meet Elena Kampouris". USA Today. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  • Acosta, Laura. "On The Cusp: Elena Kampouris, Actor". NeimanMarcus.com. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  • "Elena Kampouris as Maya Decker". NBC. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  • La Gorce, Tammy (August 25, 2016). "Greek Actress Elena Kampouris is True to Her Roots". New Jersey Monthly. Retrieved November 8, 2016.