Paul Lambis "The Chat Shows": Recent Episodes
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Upbeat, engaging and on a mission to showcase the best of Cypriot, Cyprus-based or diaspora talent, each episode immerses viewers in the broad – and ever-growing – network of the island’s movers and shakers, whether their ties to Aphrodite’s Island come through their roots, their birth, or as their home of choice. Paul Lambis' podcast is based on his interviews for Culturescope, a Cypriot lifestyle and entertainment web TV show, featured on Cyprus Mail, NGTV USA, NGTV Canada, Hellenic TV UK, and social media platforms reaching the Hellenic Diaspora across the globe.
Culturescope host, Paul Lambis, chats to Silia Kapsis, a singer of Cypriot and Greek descent, born and raised in Sydney, Australia, who has already made waves across the entertainment industry. When it comes to Eurovision inspiration, Silia looks up to another legend from Cyprus: Eleni Foureira.
Kapsis regards her Eurovision participation as a pivotal moment in her life, "a dream come true," as she heads to Malmö, Sweden to become the youngest Australian to ever grace the Eurovision stage.
Air date: Friday, 19 April 2024
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
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Culturescope host, Paul Lambis, chats to meditation and yoga teacher, Marilena Shyama Shakti, who uses her spiritual skills to direct her energies to gain higher levels of achievement. Since 1995, when she first began practicing yoga, and after thousands of hours of training in the fields of yoga, tantra, meditation, mindfulness, Vedic Art, Shaktism, fine arts, and more, she is now a qualified master teacher, offering space and time to individuals in Cyprus who wish to discover the benefits of yoga and meditation for a healthier life.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 3
Air date: Friday, 2 June 2023
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: MARILENA SHYAMA SHAKTI
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Ten years ago, Helena Kidd, a first-generation Australian of Greek Cypriot origin, came across her mother’s handwritten Greek diary. When it was translated, a very different woman emerged from the pages than the one who had brought her up. The hardships Maria Avraam experienced as a Greek Cypriot woman forced into a loveless, abusive marriage, immigrating to a foreign country, coping with marital abandonment, and raising three children as a single parent were glossed over.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 3
Air date: Friday, 12 May 2023
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: HELENA KIDD
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The signing of the agreement with the Municipality of Pafos in Cyprus to establish the American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo’s first campus outside Lebanon, took place on April 8, 2022, marking a watershed moment in the realisation of the university’s global vision. Paul Lambis meets Professor Wassim El Hajj, who discusses the founding of the American University of Beirut in Cyprus, which has allowed Pafos to 'join' the map of higher education cities.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 3
Air date: Saturday, 6 May 2023
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT
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When Swiss traditional quality and youthful enthusiasm come together in a partnership between Winsedswiss Education Group (WEG) and Columbia Hotel Academy, great things are to be expected. Culturescope host Paul Lambis meets Stelios Kizis, Managing Director of the Columbia Hotel Academy, an oasis of opportunity where students can reap the fruits of inspiration through a meticulous selection of highly accredited courses as part of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) by École Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) programme – the world’s most prestigious hospitality education institution.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 3
Air date: Friday, 5 May 2023
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: COLUMBIA HOTEL ACADEMY
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Paul Lambis chats to Pavlos Michaelides, one of Cyprus' most gifted and charismatic violinists of his generation.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 3
Air date: Friday, 28 April 2023
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: PAVLOS MICHAELIDES
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Paul Lambis chats to Michael Georgiou, an English professional snooker player of Greek Cypriot descent from Forest Hill, United Kingdom. Known as “The Pride of Cyprus,” Georgiou became the first Cypriot and only the second European from outside the United Kingdom and Ireland to claim a ranking tournament victory.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 3
Air date: Friday, 31 March 2023
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: MICHAEL GEORGIOU
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When Daniel and Luke Mancuso lost their beloved mother Teresa to domestic violence, the Greek grandmother next door stepped in and started looking after them, passing home-cooked meals over the fence. This simple act of kindness helped Daniel and Luke navigate the fog of grief that followed and captured the hearts of Australia when they started to share the meals and their special relationship with 'Yiayia' on social media.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 3
Air date: Friday, 3 March 2023
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: YIAYIA NEXT DOOR
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Paul Lambis chats to Elisabeth Villiger Toufexis, a renowned author, life coach and neurolinguistic practitioner. Her skills include being a hypnotherapist, and she dedicates a lot of time to her work as Director of the Global Woman Club Cyprus.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 3
Air date: Friday, 17 February 2023
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: ELISABETH VILLIGER TOUFEXIS
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The Kalikut Story Boutique in Nicosia, Cyprus, offers an exquisite collection of lifestyle products, mixing eastern design with western fashion. Each product is born with its own story that defines it and gives it a sentimental and artistic value.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 3 Episode 1
Air date: Monday, 5 September 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: THE KALIKUT STORY BOUTIQUE
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Poignant, passionate, seductive and controversial, Melina Mercouri was a political activist who sought to symbolise the soul of Greek national identity. Marking 100 years since her birth, Melina Mercouri’s international acting achievements on stage and screen, and her zestful commitment to Greek art and politics, defined her as Greece’s most celebrated national hero.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 9
Air date: Monday, 12 October 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: MELINA MERCOURI TRIBUTE
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We pay tribute to Greek American Golden Girl Betty White, a six-time Emmy winner and a pioneer in television. With more than 100 acting credits to her name, Betty White’s storied career showcased her impeccable comic timing and irreverent tone.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 9
Air date: Monday, 31 January 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: BETTY WHITE TRIBUTE
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Mikis Theodorakis’s prolific career produced a hugely varied body of work that ranged from sombre symphonies to popular television and film scores. But the towering man with trademark worker suits, hoarse voice and wavy hair is also remembered by Greeks for his stubborn opposition to post-war regimes that persecuted him and outlawed his music.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 5
Air date: Monday, 27 September 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: MIKIS THEODORAKIS TRIBUTE
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Majestic, stately, dynamic; Irene Papas was the personification of Greek beauty on cinema screens and on the stage, an international star who radiated Greekness. Born Eirini Lelekou in Chiliomodi, Greece in 1929, and raised in Athens, Papas starred in more than 70 films during her storied 50-year career.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 3
Air date: Friday, 21 October 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: IRENE PAPAS
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With a debut Greek single, Culturescope showrunner and presenter Paul Lambis speaks to British Cypriot singer and songwriter Eleni C about her burgeoning music career, her defining moments, and her work as a mental health advocate in the United Kingdom, fusing music and altruism to raise awareness of a topic that is especially close to her.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 3
Air date: Friday, 28 October 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: ELENI C
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At just 23, Australian singer-songwriter Andrew Lambrou has built a following of millions with his soulful, honeyed vocals. Backed by his loving extended Greek-Cypriot heritage, he moved from covers of pop hits, to releasing his own original songs on Tik Tok, Instagram and YouTube.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 10
Air date: Monday, 7 March 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: ANDREW LAMBROU
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HAUSER has been playing arena concerts all over the world and defying the conventions of the established music business. Since that key-defining moment when he decided to create a new, musical experience out of the long and established traditions of classical, pop and rock music, he has cemented himself as one of the world’s most important twenty-first century instrumentalists.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 3 Episode 1
Air date: Monday, 5 September 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: HAUSER
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For lovers of horror movies, there isn’t much action on the island, if any at all. That is, until director and writer Andreas Avgousti made the decision to honour the genre with the first Cyprus Horror Film Festival, with the long-term goal of raising respect for the genre. In his interview with Culturescope showrunner and host, Paul Lambis, Andreas also discusses his award-winning short film, Petra – a short film about a woman who returns to her family home and witnesses strange events.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 3
Air date: Friday, 27 January 2023
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: ANDREAS AVGOUSTI
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Indian Weddings Cyprus is the first and only specialist Indian wedding company located in Cyprus. With a first-hand experience of organising Indian weddings abroad, founder Rupal Pankhania offers a uniquely customised experience, ensuring every special detail is taken care of for her clients' big day.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 3
Air date: Friday, 16 December 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: RUPAL PANKHANIA
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Ever since that pivotal moment when she first put pen to paper, Anna-Maria Athanasiou’s passionate love stories and characters have won the hearts of her readers, catapulting her books into the top ten of Amazon’s contemporary romance best sellers list. Not bad for a woman who never thought she would finish her first novel, much less have it published.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 3
Air date: Friday, 2 December 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: ANNA-MARIA ATHANASIOU
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Pavlos Kontides is a humble, dedicated, and hard-working national treasure who has established himself as one of the finest sailors in the world, while also making history in his own right as Cyprus’ first and only Olympic medallist to date.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 3
Air date: Friday, 11 November 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: PAVLOS KONTIDES
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In an exclusive interview with Culturescope, showrunner and presenter Paul Lambis speaks to Eugenio Mastrandrea, the Italian actor fronting the new Netflix miniseries ‘From Scratch’ alongside Zoe Saldana, discussing his personal life, the influences on his acting, his plans, and his love of traditional Italian cuisine.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 3
Air date: Friday, 4 November 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: EUGENIO MASTRANDREA
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Ever since that pivotal moment when he watched Jim Carrey perform on the big screen, Yiannis Photinos new he wanted to be an actor. His lifelong dream became a reality when he completed his studies at the same prestigious Hollywood school that ‘entertained’ the likes of Robert De Niro and Marlon Brando.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 3
Air date: Friday, 18 November 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: YIANNIS PHOTINOS
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Emilia Papadopoulos is an internationally renowned Television and Radio journalist and presenter with a string of accolades under her belt. Passionate about news and the media industry, Emilia works with a variety of corporate companies and executives, providing public speaking training and coaching individuals on how to communicate confidently.
Emilia is also a strong advocate for breast cancer, and co-founder of ‘Go With the Flow’, a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing dignity to individuals experiencing homelessness or living with financial limitations when it comes to taking care of their feminine hygiene needs.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 10
Air date: Monday, 7 March 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: EMILIA PAPADOPOULOS
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Axinia Nazari, who was born in Tehran and raised in Cyprus, regularly expresses gratitude and strives to travel more widely in order to engage with and learn from other cultures. She draws inspiration from Otgo Waller, who served as her mentor and taught her everything she knows about bodily flexibility and contortion.
Renowned contortionist Otgo Waller was born and raised in Mongolia, and is known for her incredible strength and flexibility, along with her original performances worldwide.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 3 Episode 1
Air date: Monday, 5 September 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope:
AXINIA NAZARI AND OTGO WALLER
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Hovig Demirjian is an Armenian Cypriot singer-songwriter with a string of accolades under his belt. Having represented Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2017, Hovig has mastered the realm of English music, setting him apart from other music artists in both Cyprus and Greece.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 3 Episode 1
Air date: Monday, 5 September 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: HOVIG DEMIRJIAN
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His songs have amassed over 200 million streams and have been recorded by artists ranging from Aloe Blacc, John Legend to Selena Gomez and Greek pop sensation Evangelia. Known for his approach to artist development as a true sonic developer and world builder, Jay Stolar is helping artists craft and identify signature sounds across many genres.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 10
Air date: Monday, 7 March 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: JAY STOLAR
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The Pilakoutas Group is a pioneering force in the automotive and industrial sectors in Cyprus. In an exclusive interview with Culturescope, Kodros Pilakoutas reveals how the group is at the edge of evolution, constantly raising its standards to ensure quality, consistency, and professionalism across the board.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 9
Air date: Monday, 31 January 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: KODROS PILAKOUTAS
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Evagoras Pallikarides was the author of numerous poetry collections associated with the struggle for freedom. However, this celebrated figure also had a way of bringing romantic verses to life through countless letters, written to his high school sweetheart, Lya Hadjiadamou. For Lya, Evagoras’ memory lives on, and their relationship plays out like a tragic love story in her mind.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 10
Air date: Monday, 7 March 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: LYA HADJIADAMOU
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Andreas Chrysanthou’s modelling career began a decade ago, collaborating with renowned local and international designer labels through fashion shows, photo shoots and campaigns. When not working on his modelling, Andreas indulges in acting – from theatrical performances, commercials and music videos to television appearances and films.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 10
Air date: Monday, 7 March 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: ANDREAS CHRYSANTHOU
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Paul Lambis chats to John Turvey, and English teacher who arrived in Cyprus in the late 1950s, when the island was still under the dominion of the British Empire, ready to instil knowledge and values in others while also encouraging students to share his passion for learning.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 10
Air date: Monday, 7 March 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: JOHN TURVEY
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The Cyprus Rugby Federation works constantly to develop and promote rugby in Cyprus. Its aim is to get the sport played in every school, town, and community across the island.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 10
Air date: Monday, 7 March 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope:
CYPRUS RUGBY FEDERATION
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Christos Shakallis is one of the most acclaimed dance choreographers of Cyprus. An inspirational figure, Christos has created original dances and developed new interpretations of existing dances that highlight the extent of his love of and devotion to dance.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 9
Air date: Monday, 31 January 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: CHRISTOS SHAKALLIS
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His Excellency, Mr. Joseph Borghese is the Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Tonga in Cyprus. A well-known and well-liked figure in the public and private sector, Mr. Joseph Borghese is also the founder of many initiatives, including the humanitarian organisation “Hope for Children CRC Policy Center.”
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 9
Air date: Monday, 31 January 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope:
HONORARY CONSUL OF THE KINGDOM OF TONGA
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Nedie Antoniades is a veteran of many films, as well as television and stage credits, often portraying strong and courageous women. Her incredible talent and charisma have cemented her place among the most celebrated Cypriot actresses of her generation.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 9
Air date: Monday, 31 January 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: NEDIE ANTONIADES
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The St Raphael Resort and Marina has joined the ranks of major hotel corporations across the globe. Farah Shammas is at the helm of Limassol’s five-star resort, meeting customers’ changing demands at the same time continuing her grandfather’s legacy into a new and innovative era.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 8
Air date: Friday, 31 December 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: FARAH SHAMMAS
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Tasoula Hadjitofi, “The Icon Hunter,” is renowned worldwide for her work combatting art trafficking. She claims that each of us need to contribute to the preservation of our own cultural and historical legacy; The Walk of Truth is the natural, logical extension of her life’s work.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 8
Air date: Friday, 31 December 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: TASOULA HADJITOFI
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As an advocate for great customer experience, Elisabeth Kesterlian is continuing her journey as a certified trainer of professional development courses, collaborating with educational institutions and organisations in Cyprus, training people to put their internal and external customers at the centre of their business strategy.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 9
Air date: Monday, 31 January 2022
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: ELISABETH KESTERLIAN
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Internationally acclaimed soprano, Aliki Chrysochou, exploded onto the global music scene in 2013 after her success in the seventh season of Britain’s Got Talent. Her inspirational story, combined with her angelic voice, has captivated audiences from around the world, collaborating with internationally renowned artists and conductors, and for being an ambassador of a humanitarian cause that is close to her heart.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 8
Air date: Friday, 31 December 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: ALIKI CHRYSOCHOU
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Paul Lambis chats to Takis Fellas, Managing Director and CEO of Hellenic TV, a UK-based Greek language television channel broadcasting from London. Established in the early 1990s to serve the city's thriving Greek community, today the digital platform boasts 2 million viewers worldwide collaborating with channels in both Cyprus and Greece.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 8
Air date: Friday, 31 December 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: TAKIS FELLAS
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Paul Lambis chats to Christos Joannides, Founder and Creative Director of Flat 6 Concepts, a boutique luxury branding agency in Los Angeles. Since its inception, Flat 6 Concepts has grown to cater to a wide array of clients across numerous sectors and industries, ranging from product packaging design, advertising, signage, and all other facets of visual communication.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 8
Air date: Friday, 31 December 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: CHRISTOS JOANNIDES
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Founded in 1974, the Hellenic Federation of South Africa aims to support all Hellenic communities and organisations across South Africa to better service all South Africans of Hellenic descent and Philhellenes.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 8
Air date: Friday, 31 December 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope:
THE HELLENIC FEDERATION OF SOUTH AFRICA
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Paul Lambis chats to Katy Katopodis, News Director at Newzroom Afrika - South Africa’s newest television news channel, and one of the most respected and accomplished names in South African journalism. Passionate about news and the media industry, Katy is a strong advocate for media freedom and responsible journalism, bringing her reputation for enormous professional integrity, unparalleled storytelling skills, and her deep knowledge of the world of news to her role as director at Nala Media.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 8
Air date: Friday, 31 December 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: KATY KATOPODIS
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Home to the second largest Cypriot community outside Cyprus, Australia first opened its doors to Cypriot migrants in the 1850s. Paul Lambis meets Spiro Constantinou, President of the Cyprus Community of New South Wales, an active, successful and vibrant organisation in Australia that stands out for its important contribution to the social and cultural richness of the island.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 8
Air date: Friday, 31 December 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: SPIRO CONSTANTINOU
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Paul Lambis chats to Pavlina Papalouka, founder of AwakenSpace Education - a seminars and education company specialising in helping people unlock their true potential and build successful businesses and brands around their passion. As a speaker, consultant and coach in personal development, business and personal branding, Pavlina has provided transformational learning experiences to her audiences across Cyprus and abroad.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 7
Air date: Monday, 29 November 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: PAVLINA PAPALOUKA
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For over two decades, Yanna Darili has dynamically applied herself to numerous exciting and impactful projects at once – from building a prolific presence on television and specialising in exercise science, fashion and modelling to promoting and preserving Hellenism through her awe-inspiring work.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 8
Air date: Friday, 31 December 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: YANNA DARILIS
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Paul Lambis chats to Yiorgos Tsangaris, a graphic and animation artist who has worked extensively with theatre companies, film festivals and publishing houses, contributing to the development of many projects and institutions. Founder of the Countryside Animafest Cyprus, Yiorgos’ passion for animation has attracted the international community to our shores, putting Cyprus firmly on the global animation map.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 7
Air date: Monday, 29 November 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: YIORGOS TSANGARIS
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Her performance on Broadway as Melina Mercouri – Greece’s most celebrated national hero, left no room for failure. So much so, that the production secured first place among 130 countries as the “Best International Show.” Paola Hadjilambri’s television and theatrical performances are full of spirit and fight, but behind the public façade is a dynamic corporate role, that of Director of Business Development for a prestigious law firm in Cyprus.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 6
Air date: Monday, 25 October 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: PAOLA HADJILAMBRI
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Arian Adeli describes himself as “a passionate serial entrepreneur,” who started his first few projects when he was only 13. Three years later, he founded his first business, and even wrote a book about the fundamentals of modern finance – now an international best-seller.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 6
Air date: Monday, 25 October 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: ARIAN ADELI
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Paul Lambis meets Alex Economou, a Cyprus born singer-songwriter with a string of accolades under his belt. As recipient of the “Best Jazz Artist of the Year” at the Artists in Music Awards in 2013 in Los Angeles, and finalist on the Greek version of The Voice, Alex has performed and recorded with some of the biggest names in the Greek music industry.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 7
Air date: Monday, 29 November 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: ALEX ECONOMOU
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Paul Lambis chats to Theo Michael, a Larnaca-based artist who has been capturing love and life in a romantic and nostalgic way, through his unique artwork, for many decades. Struck by the beauty of Cyprus, Theo has been strongly influenced by the Film Noir genre, and his love for the cinema clearly shines through his paintings, inviting his viewers into a story with a promise of a deeper and more complex narrative to unfold.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 4
Air date: Monday, 16 August 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: THEO MICHAEL
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Starring in her debut-acting role at the tender age of nine, Stephanie Leonidas is taking the world of television and film by storm. With a filmography that includes a diverse range of acting roles, from sci-fi to biblical characters and everything in between - gaining her unprecedented recognition in the US, Stephanie’s approach to fame is refreshingly down-to-earth and inspiring.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 6
Air date: Monday, 25 October 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: STEPHANIE LEONIDAS
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Comic books are not just about superheroes and villains. Spread across many different genres, including comedy, drama, science fiction and fantasy, ANT Comics – located in the buzzing social heart of Nicosia – has been at the forefront for over ten decades living up to its reputation as the friendly neighbourhood comic book shop.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 6
Air date: Monday, 25 October 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: ANT COMICS
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Paul Lambis chats to George Ioannou, better known online as 2J, a Greek Cypriot YouTuber, ranking number one in both Cyprus and Greece.
Born in London, 2J lives in Cyprus where he manages his YouTube channels, focusing on gaming, skits and other videos. Surpassing the million-subscriber mark, 2J’s popularity is continuously rising, thanks to him remaining dedicated and true to his comedy form.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 5
Air date: Monday, 27 September 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: 2J
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As a master violinmaker, Michalis Pantelides did not set out to become a star in “the golden age of modern Cypriot violinmaking.” Instead, he set out to be the best craftsman he could possibly be. Paul Lambis speaks to the man himself about his extensive experience as a luthier, his passions surrounding it, and his deep commitment to his craft.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 5
Air date: Monday, 27 September 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: MICHALIS PANTELIDES
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Paul Lambis chats to Haji Mike, one of the Cyprus' most renowned music artists, radio presenters and disc jockeys. Yet, behind the portrait of talented musician and artistic creator, lies an academic persona – that of an Associate Professor and Head of The Department of Communications at the University of Nicosia.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 5
Air date: Monday, 27 September 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: HAJI MIKE
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Paul Lambis chats to Greek Pop Singer-Songwriter, Evangelia, who pays tribute to her Greek roots through her innovative music combining pop influences with Greek traditional sounds. Having grown up both on the island of Crete in Greece, as well as New Jersey in the US, Evangelia is creating a legacy of her own.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 3
Air date: Monday, 12 July 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: EVANGELIA
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Paul Lambis chats to Nadia Neophytou, a freelance journalist from South Africa, based in New York City, who writes for a variety of publications, from The Hollywood Reporter to Deadline, Quartz, CNN, and more. When she’s not interviewing movie stars and musicians, she’s running—or talking about running in a video series she created called The Rundown, where she interviews people she admires on the run.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 4
Air date: Monday, 16 August 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: NADIA NEOPHYTOU
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Paul Lambis chats to Mario Frangoulis, a Classical Crossover artist and tenor known the world over for his powerhouse vocals and charismatic live performances. Billboard calls him ''Daring and inspiring!'', while CNN.com says “His world is distilled to pure sound, all voice.” Throughout his 30+ years on stage, he has been unwavering in his lifelong commitment to humanitarian causes, especially those that pertain to the protection of children who are the future of this world.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 4
Air date: Monday, 16 August 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: MARIO FRANGOULIS
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Paul Lambis meets Her Excellency, Ms. Madhumita Hazarika Bhagat, who assumed charge as High Commissioner of India in Cyprus in 2019. Actively involved in promoting bilateral relations between India and Cyprus, and focusing on economic, scientific, technical and tourist cooperation, including people-to-people contacts, the High Commissioner is also a keen supporter of a united Cyprus, which will benefit all Cypriots and respect democratic principles, human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 3
Air date: Monday, 12 July 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
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HIGH COMMISSIONER OF INDIA IN CYPRUS
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Paul Lambis chats to Rabbi Arie Zeev Raskin, the Chief Rabbi of Cyprus and the first rabbi on the island in many years. Israel’s warm relationship with Cyprus may have something to do with the attraction that brings 60,000 Jews to visit the Mediterranean island year after year. With over 3,000 Jewish residents who now call the island home, the Cyprus Jewish Community Centre is humming with activity, ready to serve its residents, as well as Jewish travellers and tourists.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 1
Air date: Monday, 26 April 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
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JEWISH COMMUNITY OF CYPRUS
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Paul Lambis chats to Dr. Linda Papadopoulos, one of the UK's most recognisable and respected psychologists, and a regular commentator on psychological issues in broadcast, radio and print media. Dr. Linda explores the many sides of human psychology, from anxiety, body confidence, relationships and cyberbullying to attitudes in the workplace and everything in between. In this episode of Culturescope, Dr. Linda provides insight and actionable tips to help you tackle some of these issues head on.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 3
Air date: Monday, 12 July 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: DR LINDA PAPADOPOULOS
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Paul Lambis chats to Natalia Kardash, one of the most active women of the Russian community in Cyprus. As a media persona, and director of a consortium of companies, working with and for the Russian community in Cyprus, Natalia has been a key player in introducing Cyprus’ unique business opportunities to foreigners.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 1
Air date: Monday, 26 April 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: NATALIA KARDASH
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Paul Lambis chats to Roddy Damalis, a world-renowned Cypriot chef and restaurateur, whose culinary creativity involves taking traditional recipes apart and reconstructing them in his own unique way. As one of the island’s most celebrated chefs, with numerous accolades under his belt, Roddy has embarked on a new venture that welcomes diners to his stylish home.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 2
Air date: Monday, 14 June 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: RODDY DAMALIS
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Mariza Anastasiades has struck the hearts of audiences worldwide with her commitment and passion for opera. With a repertoire spanning from the Renaissance and Baroque eras to 21st Century music, Mariza’s opera performances are full of passion, truthfulness, and love for a musical genre she discovered from a young age in Cyprus.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 2
Air date: Monday, 14 June 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: MARIZA ANASTASIADES
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Paul Lambis talks to Stephan Caras, a Greek-born, internationally renowned fashion designer boasting some of the world’s most sophisticated and distinctive creations. His established Toronto-based label has become synonymous with elegance, class, and self-assurance, and is a statement of inner beauty and sensuality.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 2
Air date: Monday, 14 June 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: STEPHAN CARAS
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Paul Lambis chats to Yelena Popovic, the talented writer, producer and director of “Man of God”, the film about Saint Nektarios' life. In an exclusive interview with Culturescope, Yelena speaks of the value of Orthodoxy and of God’s presence in her life, and in the life of the film’s collaborators.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 2
Air date: Monday, 14 June 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: YELENA POPOVIC
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Paul Lambis chats to George Kallis, an award-winning Cypriot film composer with an impressive list of credits. Recipient of the Jerry Goldsmith Award and the International Film Music Critics Award, George Kallis’ scores have gained him the recognition as one of the most prominent composers in Hollywood.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 1
Air date: Monday, 26 April 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: GEORGE KALLIS
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Queens of Amathus is an award-winning documentary that explores the lives of women who migrated from Cyprus to Birmingham, following the 1974 Turkish invasion. Paul Lambis meets director, producer and writer, Panikos Panayiotou who delves into Cyprus’ dark past, and raises awareness about the struggle of Cypriot women worldwide.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 2 Episode 1
Air date: Monday, 26 April 2021
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: PANIKOS PANAYIOTOU
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The Hellenic Radio was founded in 1995 and is dedicated to the improvement of relations and the wellbeing of South Africa’s Hellenes.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 13
Air date: Monday, 21 December 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: THE HELLENIC RADIO
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Stevie Georgiou, AKA Georgiou's World, was just 11 years old when he was exiled to Cyprus. His British mindset was something out of the ordinary for the locals, something extra-terrestrial. A slight peculiar character, Stevie classes himself as a magic mix of Brummie, Cypriot and working class culture all into one giant melting pot.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 13
Air date: Monday, 21 December 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: STEVIE GEORGIOU
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Paul Lambis chats to Marina Emphietzi, an accomplished artist whose work has been subject to more than 40 solo and group exhibitions across the globe. Inspired mostly by water and the marine environment, Marina channels life experiences to create visual representations of conversations and inner feelings.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 13
Air date: Monday, 21 December 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: MARINA EMPHIETZI
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Vicky Crease lives a life imbued with creativity and passion for global fashion, architecture, art, business and contemporary design. Paul Lambis chats to Vicky about her expertise and flair for events that has culminated in several International Catering Excellence awards – more than any other caterer on the African continent.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 13
Air date: Monday, 21 December 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: VICKY CREASE
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Her dream has always been to create something worthwhile — something to help people broaden their horizons and experience the joy that life can bring. Paul Lambis meets Marianna Rosset, a woman who believes in living life to the full, and that every single one of us is capable of turning his/her life into a fairytale.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 13
Air date: Monday, 21 December 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: MARIANNA ROSSET
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Paul Lambis chats to Stavros Sideras, one of the most versatile and talented artists in Cyprus. With multiple international shows to his name and albums released, Stavros is embarking on a new journey that will see his award-winning novel unfold on screen.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 13
Air date: Monday, 21 December 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: STAVROS SIDERAS
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Paul Lambis chats to Christos Karaolis, President of the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK since 2015. With a sense of pride and passion for his Cypriot roots and heritage, Christos has been a driving force for the Federation, making it more creative and dynamic under his leadership.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 13
Air date: Monday, 21 December 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: CHRISTOS KARAOLIS
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Home to the second largest Cypriot community outside Cyprus, Australia first opened its doors to Cypriot migrants in the 1850s. Active, successful and vibrant, the Cypriot community of Australia stands out for its important contribution to the social and cultural richness of the island.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 13
Air date: Monday, 21 December 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: ZAK CHRISOSTOMOU
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Philip Christopher immigrated to the United States at the age of 10. Through a hard work ethic, and spirit of entrepreneurship, Philip ascended over a 30-year career to become a leader in the wireless industry—as President/CEO and Founder of American Network Solutions and serving on several trade association boards. Paul Lambis meets a man whose relentless passion to see justice for Cyprus is immeasurable. As an advocate, Philip has set the benchmark inspiring individuals who also make it their worthy mission to seek justice and peace for Cyprus.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 13
Air date: Monday, 21 December 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: PHILIP CHRISTOPHER
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Paul Lambis chats to Georgia Dötzer, Director of the Rialto Theatre, one of the island’s best-known theatres and one of Limassol’s gems. An active force in the cultural scene of Cyprus, Georgia was also the director of the artistic programme for the European Capital of Culture – Pafos2017 putting Paphos in the spotlight of Europe’s ‘cultural gaze’.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 12
Air date: Monday, 23 November 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
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Paul Lambis chats to Athina Merkouris, a poet and writer who was born in Cyprus and relocated to Western Australia in the 70s. A woman of many talents, Athina has found fame by being the best at what she does, from being a writer, blogger, editor, film critic and fashion designer, to mastering the art of authentic Cypriot food.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 13
Air date: Monday, 21 December 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: ATHINA MERKOURIS
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Paul Lambis chats to Michael R. Virardi, a world-renowned trainer, speaker and best-selling author on public speaking, leadership and business culture. Working in over 19 countries, and with some of the world’s most prestigious and recognised companies, such as Google, The American P&I Club, Microsoft and Ericsson, Michael has now become one of the most highly respected and in-demand speakers and trainers in all continents.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 12
Air date: Monday, 23 November 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: MICHAEL VIRARDI
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Equally respected and admired by both his peers and the fans, Marcos Baghdatis was the runner-up at the 2006 Australian Open, a semi-finalist at the 2006 Wimbledon Championships and reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of number 8. A little over a year after the last professional tennis match of his career, Marcos is enjoying his life, aware of the fact that he remains one of the most popular players of the ATP Tour in recent years.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 12
Air date: Monday, 23 November 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: MARCOS BAGHDATIS
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Paul Lambis meets Helen Barrett, a Cypriot-Welsh writer based in Larnaca with stories, flash fiction and poetry published in anthologies and magazines, both in the United Kingdom and Cyprus. Through her work, Helen seeks to move, entertain, inform and inspire.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 11
Air date: Monday, 9 November 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: HELEN BARRETT
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Paul Lambis chats to Antigoni Tasouri, one of the most acclaimed dance choreographers in Cyprus. With a successful career spanning three decades, Antigoni has completed numerous theatrical musicals and choreography for television, and through her dance academy in Nicosia, she continues to nurture important life skills in her students.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 10
Air date: Monday, 26 October 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: ANTIGONI TASOURI
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On a family trip to Cyprus, and while visiting 'Petra tou Romiou' for the first time, the beginnings of his passion to write the story of ‘Mistress of the Rock’ came to fruition. Paul Lambis meets Orsett-born Myron Edwards who believes his work will contribute to expanding the culture of Cyprus, and provide a lasting legacy for the Aphrodite legend.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 10
Air date: Monday, 26 October 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: MYRON EDWARDS
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Paul Lambis chats to Olga Balakleets, a multifaceted entrepreneur and a CEO of an international events company. With a distinctive Russian cultural presence in Cyprus, Olga is the creator of the Cyprus-Russia Gala Performance including numerous cultural and philanthropic projects that have a transformative effect on individuals and communities worldwide.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 12
Air date: Monday, 23 November 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: OLGA BALAKLEETS
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Paul Lambis chats to Saskia Constantinou, producer and presenter of a popular radio programme on the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation’s classic channel. Through her show, Saskia offers a platform to experienced and erudite people across a variety of sectors to share their knowledge in a “no-holds-barred” discussion.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 11
Air date: Monday, 9 November 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: SASKIA CONSTANTIOU
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Paul Lambis chats to Nina Shamtanis, Founder and Managing Director of Femina Plus, a unique platform through which women are able to socially interact, establish strong business associations and exchange ideas that could potentially lead to new business opportunities. Supported by a team of local and international experts in their respective fields, Femina Plus is a powerful organisation that aims to become a prime regional centre for women of all ages and social classes.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 10
Air date: Monday, 26 October 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: NINA SHAMTANIS
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The Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra has evolved rapidly during the new millennium into a modern, dynamic orchestra with a strong presence in the musical life on the island. At the same time, it is a national symbol representing Cyprus in Europe and beyond.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 9
Air date: Monday, 12 October 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope:
CYPRUS YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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Paul Lambis chats to Peter Kypri, better known as comedian Cypriot Smurf and his alter ego Souvlaki, has been making people laugh with his videos about Cypriot and Greek stereotypes. With his video skits going viral and being shared countless times on social media, it’s no surprise that he has garnered thousands of subscribers to his YouTube channel – an achievement he is extremely grateful for, and one that has sparked a career in stand-up comedy.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 7
Air date: Monday, 14 September 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: PETER KYPRI
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Paul Lambis chats to Minus One, Cyprus’ favourite five-piece rock band, well known for representing Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2016. Playing everything from pop to rock classics, including covers that are rearranged and refreshed luring one right in with their melodic tunes, and with a phenomenal energy and chemistry among the members, this inspiring Cyprus-based band is guaranteed to lift your spirits.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 7
Air date: Monday, 14 September 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: MINUS ONE
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Paul Lambis meets a stand-up comic whose unique blend of material, improvisation, and characters has made him one of the most sought-after comedians in the entertainment industry today. With over 100 television appearances throughout the world, universally acknowledged and parentally ignored Basile, is perhaps one of the most diverse entertainers whose sold-out performances have left his audiences in fits of laughter.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 6
Air date: Monday, 31 August 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: BASILE
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Paul Lambis meets Vladimiros Tziortzis, a promising young racing driver representing Cyprus in the International Motorsport Arena, and one of the few from Cyprus who took part in international championships of the FIA (International Automobile Federation). Currently in NASCAR Euroseries and Formula 3, Vladimiros aspires one day to become a continuous worldwide champion in Formula/Single Seaters and Racing Cars/Gt’s.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 7
Air date: Monday, 14 September 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: VLADIMIROS TZIORTZIS
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Her purpose is to expose Bravery, Exploration, Change and Creation in people so that they can live their dream life. Paul Lambis chats to New Zealand born, Despina Nicola – a life coach that specialises in managing addictions and relationships, who has made it her mission in life to walk shoulder to shoulder with those who are hurting until they find fulfilment.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 8
Air date: Monday, 28 September 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: DESPINA NICOLA
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With a global network of 15,000 young Cypriots, NEPOMAK seeks to promote and celebrate Cypriot culture and heritage, and to encourage networking amongst its members. Paul Lambis chats to Christos Tuton, the individual who has been at the forefront of this unique organisation, spearheading the strategic oversight, financial management and external communications in its eight different branches around the world.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 9
Air date: Monday, 12 October 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: CHRISTOS TUTON
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An emotional journey that explores the tragic human cost is currently in development. Set against the backdrop of the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, ‘74’ is an inspiring story of perseverance that highlights the unrecognised courage and sacrifices of the women of Cyprus.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 6
Air date: Monday, 31 August 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: PAUL LAMBIS
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After the initial panic and fear over the pandemic, came the urge to paint it out. At least that was the case for Sarah Fenwick. Best known in Cyprus for being a jazz singer and owner of Sarah’s Jazz Club in Nicosia, Sarah has also been flirting with the painting world since 2013, and is now presenting an exhibition with pieces inspired by the lock down days.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 6
Air date: Monday, 31 August 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: SARAH FENWICK
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Paul Lambis chats to Petra Terzi, a multi-award-winning film director and founder of the 'Cyprus International Film Festival'. As a co-founder of 'Women in Film and Television Cyprus', a platform that facilitates networking among women professionals, Petra seeks to illuminate rising stars, artists and film directors through her endeavours.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 5
Air date: Monday, 17 August 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: PETRA TERZI
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Paul Lambis chats to Tonia Buxton, a talented woman who has been immersed in food from a young age - from the forced apprenticeship in her Mum’s kitchen where she started to understand the power of good food. She went on to develop a modern healthy European cuisine, and cooked in a gourmet chalet in France, but her real love for Greek, Cypriot & Mediterranean food has rightfully earned her the title as the "Face of Greek Food and Culture".
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 5
Air date: Monday, 17 August 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: TONIA BUXTON
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Dubbed "The Secret Weapon of Cypriot Sport," Louison Loizou is a professional heavyweight boxer based in Nicosia. Proudly fighting in the colours of the Cypriot flag, Paul Lambis meets the talented fighter who is quickly becoming a popular icon due to his professional ranking here in Cyprus.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 5
Air date: Monday, 17 August 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: LOUISON LOIZOU
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When father and son act ‘Stavros Flatley’ ran on stage for the Britain's Got Talent auditions in 2009, nobody could predict what was to come. Their hilarious and infectious performances, lampooning Michael Flatley and Riverdance with a Greek twist, was an instant smash, wowing the likes of Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden, making Demetri Demetriou and his son Lagi true BGT legends.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 4
Air date: Monday, 3 August 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: STAVROS FLATLEY
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Paul Lambis chats to Jason Christopher Georgiades, a Greek-American visual artist working in film, illustration, music and education. He is the founder and Director of the Digital Video Production postgraduate programme at the Neapolis University in Pafos, Cyprus where he lives and works.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 1
Air date: Monday, 29 June 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: JASON GEORGIADES
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Nikki Marmery lives in a village just outside London where she writes historical fiction. Paul Lambis chats to her about her debut novel, On Wilder Seas, which is inspired by the true story of Maria, the woman who sailed on the Golden Hind during Francis Drake’s circumnavigation voyage in 1579.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 3
Air date: Monday, 20 July 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: NIKKI MARMERY
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He’s known as the "Hitman of Hilarity", and has more than just a pretty mobster face. Paul Lambis chats to Angelo Tsarouchas, a larger than life individual who has taken his in-your-face style of stand-up comedy around the world, selling out venues, cracking up audiences wherever he goes. Angelo Tsarouchas has an instant likeability and an every man personality which combines a comfortable yet magnetic presence.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 4
Air date: Monday, 3 August 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: ANGELOS TSAROUCHAS
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Paul Lambis chats to Harry Mavromichalis, a Cypriot-born, writer, director, producer based in New York, who has multiple short films, music videos and commercials under his belt. His award-winning, critically acclaimed feature documentary on Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis, proves to be a winningly defiant demand for a woman that rightfully deserves to be recognised as one of the greats.
Featured on Culturescope - Season 1 Episode 2
Air date: Monday, 6 July 2020
Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd.
Watch the video interview on Culturescope: HARRY MAVROMICHALIS
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