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Marietta Chrousala
Born
Maria Chrousala

(1983-03-11) March 11, 1983 (age 42)
Rizari, Greece
Other names Marietta Chrousala Patitsa
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Spouse(s) Leon Patitsas (m. 2010)
Children 3

Marietta Chrousala (born March 11, 1983) is a famous Greek model, businesswoman, and former TV host. She won the title of Star Hellas in 2003. After winning, she represented Greece in the Miss Universe 2003 pageant, where she was one of the top 15 contestants.

Early Life and Education

Marietta Chrousala was born on March 11, 1983, in Rizari, a small village near Edessa, Greece. Her parents, Kostas and Aglaia Chrousalas, were both teachers. She has an older brother named Thanasis. In 1985, when Marietta was young, her family moved to Athens, the capital city of Greece.

Marietta started her university studies in 2001 at the University of Athens. She studied Mass Media and Communication. After finishing her first degree, she continued her education. She earned a postgraduate degree from Panteion University, focusing on Communication's Psychology.

Marietta's Career Journey

Modeling and Television Work

In 2003, Marietta Chrousala became well-known when she won the "Star Hellas" beauty pageant. This win allowed her to represent Greece at the Miss Universe 2003 competition. She did very well, placing among the top 15 contestants worldwide.

Before her big win, Marietta had already been helping out with the 2004 Summer Olympics. After winning "Star Hellas," she was chosen to be one of the famous people to carry the Olympic Flame. This special relay ended in Greece, leading up to the Olympic Games.

Marietta also had a successful career in television.

  • In 2005, she co-hosted a TV game show called "Poly tin Kyriaki" on Mega Channel.
  • From 2006 to 2009, she hosted her own morning show, "I Ellada Pezei," on Alter Channel.
  • In 2011, she joined the Greek version of "Dancing With The Stars" on ANT1 as a contestant.
  • Since 2005, Marietta has been a brand ambassador for Seventeen Cosmetics.

Business Ventures

Marietta Chrousala is also a smart businesswoman. In 2012, she started her own company. Her business focuses on creating handmade sandals. These sandals are inspired by ancient Greek designs and styles. Her company, "mariettasfantasy," has its main office in London.

Writing a Cookbook

In 2011, Marietta also became an author. She teamed up with her mother, Aglaia, to write a cookbook. The book is called "Apo Mitera Se Kori," which means "From Mother To Daughter." It shares cooking tips and recipes.

Marietta's Personal Life

On June 5, 2010, Marietta Chrousala married Leon Patitsas. He is a Greek shipowner. They had been together for four years before getting married. Marietta and Leon have three children.

  • Their daughter, Margo Patitsa, was born on October 24, 2012.
  • Their first son, Spyros Patitsas, was born on March 4, 2015.
  • Their second son, Konstantinos Patitsas, was born on January 6, 2018.

The family divides their time living in different cities. They live between Athens, London, and Miami. Marietta and Leon are also good friends with other famous people, including Maria Menounos and Kalomira.

Television Appearances

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2003 ANT1's Beauty Pageant Herself Contestant - Star Hellas
2005-2006 Poly Tin Kiriaki Herself Co-host
2006-2009 I Ellada Paizei Herself Host
2011 Dancing with the Stars (Greece season 2) Herself Contestant - 11th place
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