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Daphne Alexander is a Cypriot actress whose career is a testament to her versatility, passion, and enduring connection to her roots. Seamlessly transitioning between high-profile productions by BBC, Netflix, and HBO, as well as theater and alternative projects, Daphne continues to evolve as a performer while maintaining a deep appreciation for her Greek heritage.

The Building of a Character: A Never-Ending Process

Upon meeting Daphne Alexander, one is immediately struck by the rare combination of talent, natural beauty, and an inner calmness that defines her presence. She embodies grace and authenticity, making meaningful connections with those around her both on and off the screen.

Her recent work in Minore, a dark action comedy that diverges from conventional narratives, brought her back to Thessaloniki for the 64th Thessaloniki International Film Festival. The film, directed by Konstantinos Koutsoliotas, blends traditional Greek music with the otherworldly, resulting in a unique and “insane” experience that Daphne embraced with enthusiasm.

Netflix’s Maestro in Blue Season 2: Everything We Know So Far ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

When Maestro in Blue premiered on Netflix in March 2023, it became one of the most-watched non-English-language shows on the platform, reaching the top 10 list in over 50 countries. Ever since, viewers have been massively curious about the show. They can not wait to see how things eventually turn out for Orestis and Klelia.

Well, the wait is almost over. Netflix renewed the show for a second season in March 2024, and it is arriving on the streaming platform soon. If you are excited about the series, here is everything you need to know about Maestro in Blue Season 2.

Maestro in Blue Season 2 Release Date

Maestro In Blue will be released on Netflix on Thursday, May 16th, 2024. Unlike the first season, which initially debuted in Greece on Mega TV and was later picked up by Netflix for international distribution,...

Maestro In Blue, the Greek drama series created by and starring Christopher Papakaliatis, is returning for a second season.

Netflix and Greek broadcaster Mega TV will launch the second season of the show on May 16.

The renewal comes a year after the series debuted on the streaming service, marking Netflix’s first worldwide pick up of a Greek series. The show reached the global top 10 for non-English series in 18 countries after its March 2023 debut.

The series follows a musician named Orestis, played by Papakaliatis, who travels to the scenic Greek island of Paxos during the Covid-19 pandemic in order to set up a music festival from scratch. He also finds love and himself embroiled in other people’s problems.

The first season featured nine episodes and the second season will feature six episodes. This will then be followed by a third and final season, which will air on Netflix and Mega later in the fall.

Continuing its global territorial expansion, Netflix picked up and is now streaming Greek TV series “Maestro in Blue,” its first-ever exclusive worldwide distribution deal for a Greek scripted series.

Created for Greek broadcaster Mega TV by multihyphenate Christoforos Papakaliatis, “Maestro” was launched on the platform internationally on March 17 and this week hit the global top 10 of the most-watched shows on Netflix.

“Maestro” debuted on Greek linear TV last October. Season 1, consisting of nine episodes, premiered on Netflix in Greece and Cyprus in December before expanding to audiences around the world.

On Monday, Netflix hosted a screening of the series that was attended by California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, the Consul General of Greece in Los Angeles Ioannis Stamatekos, and Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos.

Papakaliatis writes, directs and stars in “Maestro,” a drama of passion and deception that follows a musician named Orestis, played by Papakaliatis, who travels to the scenic...