Kalli Therinae, an emerging young actress, is a familiar face and name in the entertainment industry, despite not yet being a household name. Her breakout role as April in Hallmark's 2018 TV film "Wrapped up in Christmas" opposite Emily Osment, showcased her talent as a quirky and lovable advice-giving assistant.
Kalli's impressive range is evident in her diverse filmography, playing characters of varying ages and genres, from the squeaky-clean Hallmark leading lady to the scream queen in "We all fall down" (2015) and the edgy apocalyptic cult leader in "Permafrost" (2024). Additionally, she has showcased her versatility as a trained vocalist, actress, and dancer.
Born in Houston, Texas, to a Greek immigrant father and a Utah-born and raised mother of Swedish and Polynesian ancestry, Kalli's unique background and upbringing have shaped her into the multi-faceted performer she is today. Her childhood in Greece, where she was known as Kalli Georgellis, was marked by success as a pre-teen singing sensation, earning the nickname "the young Celine Dion of Greece." She sang a duet at the Opening Ceremony of the Para-Olympics in Athens in 2004 and represented Greece in the prestigious Eurovision Junior singer-songwriter competition in 2005.
As a young singer, Kalli released music under the name Xannova Xan (Alexandria of the Stars),amassing a significant following and over 1 million streams on Spotify. She has some exciting projects lined up for 2024, including a highly anticipated Christmas film featuring original music, marking a big year for the young actress.
