Marie Avgeropoulos

Name: Marie Avgeropoulos (Greek: Μαρία “Μαρί” Αυγεροπούλου)

Introduction: Marie Avgeropoulos is a Canadian actress and model of Greek descent. She is widely recognized for her captivating performance as Octavia Blake in The CW’s critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic science fiction television series “The 100.”

Date of birth: June 17, 1986

Height: Approximately 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m)

Place of birth: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Family:

Parents’ names: Her father is Greek, born in Krokilio, near Nafpaktos. Her mother’s name is not widely publicized.
Siblings: She has a brother, though his name is not widely publicized (referred to as “Bellamy” in a Comic Con interview when discussing their characters in “The 100”).
Spouse: No publicly known current spouse. She was previously in a relationship with actor Taylor Lautner from 2013 to 2015.
Children: No children.
Relatives: Her Greek father and her brother.

Profession: Actress, model, stunts.

Nationality: Canadian (of Greek descent)

Religion: Information not consistently available.

College or university attended: She studied broadcast journalism at Confederation College in Thunder Bay for two years before pursuing acting in Vancouver.

Biography and What Famous For:

Marie Avgeropoulos grew up in Thunder Bay, Ontario, with a passion for the outdoors, spending much of her free time fishing, hunting, and camping. She started playing drums at 16. After studying broadcast journalism for two years, she embarked on a backpacking trip through Europe, which solidified her decision to move to Vancouver and pursue acting.

Her career began with guest appearances in various television series, including “Supernatural,” “Harper’s Island,” “The Guard,” “Fringe,” “Eureka,” and “Human Target.” She also had roles in TV movies such as “Sorority Wars” (2009) and “Fugitive at 17” (2012).

Avgeropoulos made her film debut in “I Love You, Beth Cooper” (2009), playing Valli Wooley. She also appeared in “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief” (2010) as an Aphrodite girl and in “50/50” (2011) alongside Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. She took on a more prominent film role in the thriller “Tracers” (2015), co-starring with Taylor Lautner.

However, Marie Avgeropoulos is most famous for her starring role as Octavia Blake in The CW’s post-apocalyptic science fiction drama “The 100” (2014–2020). Her character’s transformation from a sheltered, rule-breaking “girl under the floor” to a fierce, independent warrior and leader, often called “Blodreina” (Blood Queen), resonated deeply with fans. Octavia’s complex arc, marked by survival, moral dilemmas, and intense emotional and physical challenges, made her one of the show’s most beloved and pivotal characters. Avgeropoulos’s powerful performance in this role brought her widespread international recognition and a dedicated fanbase.

Beyond “The 100,” she has continued to appear in films such as “Dead Rising: Endgame” (2016), “Jiu Jitsu” (2020), and “King of Killers” (2023), and provided voice work for animated films like “Wonder Woman: Bloodlines” (2019). She is listed for upcoming films “The Painter” (2024) and “Queen of the Ring” (2024).

Marie Avgeropoulos is also known for her athleticism and often performs her own stunts. She is an advocate for “Food For Life Vrindavan” (FFLV), a non-profit organization dedicated to educating low-income girls in India, and filmed a YouTube documentary series with them.

Have participated (Selected Filmography and Television):

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