Aliki Vougiouklaki, a renowned Greek actress, was born in 1934, or possibly 1933, according to some sources, in Maroussi Attikis, Greece. She pursued her passion for the performing arts by enrolling at the Drama School of the Greek National Theater, where she honed her craft and prepared for her stage debut.
Aliki's first foray onto the stage was in a 1953 Athens production of Molière's "Le malade imaginaire", marking the beginning of her illustrious career. Concurrently, she made her film debut in the 1954 movie "To pontikaki". The late 1950s proved to be a pivotal period for Aliki, as she achieved widespread recognition for her performances in a successful revival of George Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion", where she portrayed the iconic role of Eliza Doolittle.
Additionally, she took on the leading part in the extremely popular movie "Maiden's Cheek" (1959),solidifying her status as Greece's most beloved star. This newfound fame enabled her to establish her own stage group, which featured an impressive repertoire including works by Aristophanes, Tennessee Williams, and Sophocles.
Throughout her career, Aliki starred in numerous films, light comedies, and melodramas, often co-starring with her husband and theater partner, Dimitris Papamichael, from 1965 to 1974. One of her most notable film achievements was her starring role in "Ypolohagos Natassa" (1970),which remains the highest-grossing film in the history of Greek cinema.
