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Introduction
Comic queen Natalia Demetriou making her way through all the avenues in Hollywood and becoming more and more recognized and loved for the hilarious person she is.
Early life
Natasia Charlotte Demetriou was born on January 15, 1984 in London, England. Her parents are Greek immigrants, and the only time she ever talked about them was on her comedy show “Thinking Out Loud”, when she tells the audience about their lack of physical affection growing up.
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James Demetriou
Natasia’s younger brother, James Demetriou has also pursued a career in comedy and has also added screenwriter and actor to his resume. James was sent to The Compton School in North London, he went on to the Chickenshed Theater and then Bristol University.
James is best known for his acting in a British drama-comedy television series “Fleabag” written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and based on her 2013 one-woman show.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards recognized James’ when he was nominated for Best Male Performance in a Comedy Program for his performance in “Stath Lets Flats”, in which he not only appeared but also wrote.
James is currently working on “Cruella”, one of several film adaptations of the 1956 novel “A Hundred and One Dalmations”, a story set in the 1970s after fashion designer Cruella De Vil becomes obsessed with the skins of Dalmatian puppies and used. for her work – she is now one of Disney’s most iconic villains.
While siblings working in the same field can often get competitive, the duo insist that they both think the other is the funniest person they know, and will only root for each other. Speaking of his sister, James said, “I’d say I was more creatively stuck with the idea of casting Tash than emotionally.”
Education
Demetriou studied at the University of Leeds.
Career
Like her brother, Natasia is not only a comedian, but also a screenwriter and actress. Demetriou’s inauguration into comedy was with her show “You’ll Never Have All of Me”, which won the Skinny Debutant award in 2014 when she appeared at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natasia is currently most famous for her portrayal of Nadja in “What We Do in the Shadows”, a 2014 Kiwi horror mockumentary (a comedy depicting fictional events in a documentary style film).
The film is about a documentary crew that follows Viago, Vladislav, Deacon and Petyr, four roommate vampires with supernatural powers, such as turning into animals and being able to levitate. The film follows the group as they try to navigate everyday life while living in New York.
When “What We Do in the Shadows” debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2014, it received critical acclaim.
The film premiered in theaters in August 2014, where it also received positive reviews and did very well financially. The film was made on a budget of $1.6 million and earned $6.9 million at the box office.
Demetriou has written for “Anna and Katy” and “The Midnight Beast”. She is also a long time member of Oyster Eyes, a comedy sketch troupe.
Net value
Sources estimate that the comedian has a net worth of over $800,000 in early 2020.
Physical Characteristics
Natasia is 168 cm tall and is wearing a size 4 dress. Natasia has classic Greek looks with her sharp features, dark hair and light eyes.
