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Opening sequence of the Soap opera Eternity

Eternity is a Diadochian daytime television Medical and supernatural drama. Eternity is the third longest-running Diadochian soap opera in production after Rosy Fingered Dawn and Everything Flows in the Kosmos.

Eternity follows the lives and loves, and various romantic and paranormal adventures of the residents of Chrysó Port. Story-lines center around the interactions among members of its core families — the wealthy Philanthropenos, Chalkis, and Chalkokondyles families; the middle class Roussos, Sarandakos/Ioannidis, Brettos, Houlis/Vassilopoulos; the working class Lakiotis, and Soter families. The show also centers on the Choumnos family‎, headed by Cassander Choumnos, known organized crime lord. The show has since its premiere in 1959, featured supernatural themes; notably a three hundred year old witch named Eleanor Kírki̱s has been on the show since its start.

From 1975 to 1988, Eternity had more viewers than any other daytime soap opera in Diadochia. It rose to the top of the ratings in the early 1980s in part thanks to the extraordinarily monumentally popular "supercouple" Stelios and Sibylla, whose 1980 wedding brought in 130 million viewers and remains the highest-rated hour in Diadochian soap opera history. The soap opera is also known for its high-profile celebrity guest stars.

Series history, plot and storylines

Origins

Eternity was created by Alexios and Gloria Gabras, and premiered on May 4, 1959, with much fanfare. The episode pilot episode was a huge success and it was was when many of the long-running characters were introduced. The writers created the show to function as a big revolving wheel, so that as soon as one storyline ended, another would already be unfolding or be in the works.

History and storylines

The early years (1959-1979)

Eternity launched in 1959. The first episode of Eternity introduced the world to Chrysó Port society has they gathered at the city's most luxurious and fashionable hotel, The Chrysó Port Hotel for the wedding of billionaire playboy Stavros Chalkis to Chrysó Port Socialite and hotel heiresses Alexia Rallis. During the pilot episode the major families of the show where all introduced: including the wealthy Chalkis, Philanthropenos, Chalkokondyles, Bursinos, Rallis, McFarland and less wealthy middle class families like the Soter, Sarandakos, Ioannidis, Lakiotis, Roussos, Houlis, Vassilopoulos and Brettos families.

The seemingly fairytale wedding between Stavros Chalkis and Alexia Rallis is destroyed when Stavros is revealed to not only be abusive to his wife but he later evolved into one of the show's most prominent antagonists functioning as a card-carrying super-villain. The early episodes featured a love triangle between Stavros Chalkis and Alexia Rallis, and her sister Georgette who was originally romantically involved with Stavros Chalkis only to learning of his dark possessive nature and leave him, much to Stavros's anger. It is later revealed that Stavros does not really love Alexia but only married her to get back at Georgette, for leaving him.

As the year 1959, drew to a close, the writers of Eternity planned a huge Halloween special with a very twisted spot that left many of the earlier introduced characters in dire peril at a Halloween party gone very very wrong at the huge Chalkis Mansion. The October 31st, 1959 episode opened dramatically when an escaped psychopath with connections to the Chalkis family escapes. A psychiatrist Veronica Von Holstein tries to alert the family but, only gets into contact with a maid named Althea, who is later killed by an unseen women, who can only be identified by her sharp red fingers. The maid screams in terror has she is stabbed, causing Veronica to ask if everything is alright. To which the escaped psychopath answers with "Everything is just fine".

The Halloween special of 1959 ends with Veronica Van Holstein saving the day and shooting the mysterious woman, who escapes. She reveals to the world that the women is Eugenia Chalkis, the deranged sister of Stavros Chalkis. On the Halloween special it is revealed that Eleanor Kírki̱s was a witch when she is shown onscreen speaking with a hooded figure with talon like claws (presumably the Devil) cursing the people of Chrysó Port for burning her at the stake nearly two hundred years ago. In earlier episodes, Eleanor Kírki̱s was portrayed as simply a nosy old woman.

The early episodes featured a storyline regarding miscarriage also featured a storyline involving miscarriage, when Solan Brettos and his wife Mary Margaret lose their child. Another storyline featured a love triangle between Nurse Lydia Nikitos, Dr. Thanasis Tripolitsiotis, and Gregory Lagonas. The affair between Lydia and Thanasis is revealed by Josephine Lagonas, the sister of Lydia's husband Gregory.

The early storylines of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s also revolved around Georgette Rallis' relationship with her domineering step-mother Marie Rallis and the matter of her father's illness. From the debut Marie Rallis is revealed as conniving social-climber interested only in furthering her social standing. In the 1960s and 1970s while Stavros Chalkis was married to Alexia Rallis he pursued his sister-in-law Georgette Rallis. Georgette Rallis rejected Stavros' efforts and she left Chrysó Port for a few years. Stavros once loved Georgette and wanted to punish her for leaving him. Georgette was lured back to town by her stepmother Marie Rallis working with Stavros to get rid of Georgette. Georgette found out evidence that revealed to the world that Marie Rallis had been poisoning her sick husband and she was apprehended. Georgette Rallis supposedly died in a boating accident in 1979 Stavros Chalkis faked Georgette's death in a boating accident (unbeknownst to the audience her death was faked by Stavros Chalkis who spirited her away to a private island). The fact that she was alive was not revealed until the 2006 storyline where Stavros Chalkis is stabbed.

Cultural phenomenon and supercouple debut (1980-1989)

Faced with the threat of cancellation in early 1980s, after several years of stagnant ratings, DRE Daytime executives brought in fresh new writers and gave them just 10 weeks to increase ratings. The most successful introduction was the introduction of Stelios Soter and Sibylla Vassilopoulos. Their romance greatly increased ratings and their, 1980 wedding was highly televised with 50 million viewers watching the nuptials, making it the highest rated hour in Diadochian daytime soap opera. During the 1980s, Eternity was averaging 26 million viewers per episode.

In the early 1970s and late 1980s Stavros and Alexia's marriage was clearly on the rocks. In a desperate attempt to save their marriage, Alexia became pregnant with the couple's second child Christina in 1975. Off-screen nine years later in 1984, Georgette returns to Chrysó Port to confront Stavros and is stabbed with a letter opener by her niece Christina. Who has recurring nightmares about the night. It is later revealed that Christina did not kill Georgette only wounding her long enough for Stavros to spirit Georgette back to his private island where she fakes her own death by jumping into the sea. Several years later in 1989 Alexia runs off with Chalkis Industries employee Marios Fotopoulos (This fact not being revealed until the early 2000's, Stavros having faked her death to save the family embarrassment.

The Era of Social Issues (1990-2004)

From the early 1990s well into the early 2,000s the writers of Eternity implemented more social issues into the storylines. At the start of the 1990s the show was struggling to remain on top of the ratings. During the 1990s, the show gained critical acclaim for its sensitive handing of social issues, that included storylines involving breast cancer, HIV and AIDS awareness, heart transplants, abortions, and so on.

In 1992 Stelios and Sibylla returned on screen with their young children and tow. At the same time in 1992 Cassander Choumnos was introduced on Eternity as a rising mob boss. Cassander was soon paired with the gorgeous model Malinda Breaux. This pairing of Cassander and Malinda enticed viewers pulling on their heart strings and eventually leading to the couple gaining super couple status by the mid 90s. In 1993, the first annual Nurses Ball was held with proceeds going to cancer research.

From the 1990s well into the late 2,000s the show's main antagonist was Eleanor Kírki̱s who devised several schemes to destroy the people of Chrysó Port, including releasing the headless horseman on them, causing an earthquake to wreck havoc, and even releasing demons to run free on Halloween night. During this time Stavros Chalkis was transformed from a cruel wife-beater to a full-on super-villain. From late 1989 until early 2004 (the faceless years), Stavros' face was not shown onscreen for over a decade. This caused Stavros to be portrayed as a mysterious character whose face was never revealed to the audience for fifteen years; only his torso and hands, usually holding his trademark cigar, are shown, though the back of Stavros' head was occasionally seen. Stavros villainous plots of the 1990s usually only pertain to the protection of Chalkis Industries and he spends a great deal of energy trying to keep his son Stefan and his grandson Kostas under his control.

During the 1996 storyline, several couples were introduced that became super couples. A love triangle involving Kostas Chalkis, his girlfriend Daphne Hatzidakis, and Gianna Lakiotis-Fotopoulos. Kostas and Gianna would later reach super couple status. The same thing happened to Christina and Nicholas Lakiotis-Fotopoulos (the brother of Gianna). The pairing of Christina and Nicholas raised ratings. From the late 1990s, the writers of Eternity began targeting a more school-aged audience. In 19996 a summer carnival came to town, and many younger characters were introduced. From 1996 onward the show has usually featured large, wild storylines for the summer. In 1997 the local School Prom ended in disaster when the Prom boat capsized in the Prom Boat Disaster storyline. In the following year in 1998, the town witnessed the failed double wedding of popular super-couples Christina and Nicholas and Kostas and Gianna. The wedding ended in disaster, when Irene (Kostas mother) drove a car through the church in an attempt to stop the wedding. After the failed wedding, the two couples decided to elope on a private beach resort. The wedding at the private beach resort was a disaster as well because Daphne and her mother Andrea journeyed to the island to show Kostas tabloid papers that confirmed that he was not a Chalkis and that Gianna had revealed this fact to the tabloids (however it was actually Daphne and Andrea who had done this. Kostas angered left Gianna for Daphne. Meanwhile Nicholas and Christina's planned elopement failed when she was believed to have died in a boat explosion (she later returned to town with amnesia). In 1999 Stefan was believed to have been murdered (but he later returned alive), and Gianna went on trial for his murder. Gianna was believed to have been executed for his murder by lethal injection but later somehow survived the execution and was pardoned when Stefan returned alive. In 2000 into early 2001, six characters (Chris, Melissa, Panos, Gianna, Kostas, Daphne) traveled to Athenais for the summer. During this time Daphne was having a difficult pregnancy and had to go to Athenais to receive advanced care. While in Athenais Gianna and Kostas run into each other at the beach; Gianna kisses Kostas and he kisses her back. Daphne sees this and flies into a rage causing complications with the pregnancy. Daphne confronts Gianna at the hotel where they both were conveniently staying at. The two fight near the pool, and Daphne loses her balance and falls, causing her to lose the baby. Daphne is rushed to the hospital but the baby (who's name would have been Anne) does not survive, and the doctor informs Daphne and Kostas that it is very unlikely, nearly impossible that Daphne will ever be able to have another baby. In 2001, after Kostas and Daphne returned to town, Gianna confronted Daphne because she felt bad about the role she played in Daphne loosing her baby. Daphne blames Gianna telling her that if Gianna had not been trying to seduce her husband she would not have had a miscarriage, while Gianna says that Daphne really blames herself, because she was the one who tried to fight Gianna. An angered Daphne struggles with Gianna, and Gianna falls out of the upstairs window of the Chalkis mansion. In 2002-2003, Nicholas and Christina traveled to southern Diadochia, to retrieve his younger sister, Phylicia (and ended up finding his missing father, Marios, and her "dead" mother, Alexia who had ran off together years ago in the 1980s).

The New Age (2004-present)

The plot of the summer in 2005 featured a deadly earthquake and tsunami, which devastated much of Chrysó Port, and resulted in the death of Adam's mother, Marianna, while 2006 saw the extravagant Eternity Vendetta plot, in which Stavros lured seventeen people (Melissa, Sophie, Phylicia, Chris, Kostas, Gianna, Daphne, Linda, Rex, Melanie, Martina, Charis, Ava, Giselle, Nicholas, Veronica, and Little Marios) to Rome, where he planned to take over the world with a chalice stolen from the Patriarch's private chambers; the plot saw the death of Linda, Martina, Stavros, Veronica, and Marios. The last three turned up alive and well. In 2007, the Chrysó Port Blackmailer who was intersex was revealed to be Damian Calpis, and Nicholas Lakiotis was saved from being executed for the crimes that Damian committed when the witch Eleanor Kírki̱s' daughter Elena reversed time.

In 2008, longtime fated couple Kostas and Gianna were reunited when it was finally revealed that Daphne and Andrea had really been the ones who revealed his paternity to the tabloids. Kostas left Daphne for Gianna. Gianna and Kostas were married alongside, Nicholas and Giselle, Charis and Phylicia. In 2009, Veronica returned to Chrysó Port vowing to get her revenge on both Nicholas (for choosing Christina over her all those years ago) and on Christina because of her great hatred for her. Once in town Veronica kidnapped not only Marios (Christina and Nicholas' son) but Nicholas and Giselle's newborn daughter as well.

Production

Development

In the early 1950s, the DRE Daytime executives had been developing a new Medical and supernatural drama. However the plans set o the back burner for a few years, finally coming to the television screen in 1959.

Taping

Eternity has been shot at Stage 32 at DRE Television Studios in Athenais for its entire run so far. The show typically uses the traditional soap opera look, and it features constructed sets such as the Chalkis Mansion, Philanthropenos Mansion, Chalkokondyles Manor, The Chrysó Port Hotel, Chrysó Port General Hospital, Chalkis Tower, and Philanthropenos Tower and their respective executive offices. Like other Diadochian soap operas, Eternity is usually taped three to four weeks in advance. In recent times, the show has increased shooting on location.

Current Cast

Characters

Character	Info	Picture
Gianna Chalkis Lekkas (née Lakiotis-Fotopoulos) played by Theodora Gavras	Is a fictional character and one of the main protagonists of the show Gianna is the third child, and eldest daughter of Marios Fotopoulos and Penelope Lakiotis-Fotopoulos. From the character's introduction in 1996, the character has had a longtime rivalry with Daphne Hatzidakis over their love for Kostas Lekkas (formally Chalkis). She has been married multiple times.
Kostas Lekkas (né Chalkis) currently played by Ethan Mitsotakis	Main love interest of Gianna, a major protagonist. He was born a Chalkis, but it was later revealed that he was born as the result of an affair between his mother Irene and Paul Brettos, the police Commissioner. He has been married to both Gianna and her rival Daphne.
Stavros Chalkis currently played by John Rallis	Stavros is an extremely powerful and wealthy businessman,originally portrayed as an abusive-husband in the show's debut in 1959, until 1989, when from that point on he became a more mysterious figure, his face not being shown for close to fifteen years, until 2004, when a new actor was brought on to play him. In 2004 onwards Stavros' has become the town's primary villain wrecking havoc on almost every single resident of Chrysó Port. Stavros has been described as pure evil, racist, sexist, homophobic, and a megalomaniac.
Chloe Choumnos currently played by Lisa Beaux	Chloe Chumnos (formally Brettos) is a love-hate character who constantly adds flavor to storylines because of her devious ways. Since her introduction in 1996 Chloe has become one of the show's most prominent, vital, and popular characters, largely due to her romantic pairing with Cassander Choumnos and her friendship with Alexander Metaxas. Chloe's destruction of her mother's Georgia's marriage and her near lethal vendetta against E.J Philanthropenos, the biological father of her son Cassander, remain two of the most revered, controversial and discussed story arcs in the show's history. The character started out as a "duplicitous vixen" but quickly developed into a woman who would do anything for her family and friends.
Nicholas Georgiou currently played by George Georgiou	Nicholas Lakiotis-Fotopoulos is a character who debuted in 1996. At his introduction in the 1990s he was portrayed as an honest, hard-working police officer who bitterly blames the wealthy Chalkis family for his father and elder brother's disappearances. Nicholas is forced to re-examine his prejudice against the Chalkis, however, when he falls in love with the beautiful but willful Christina Chalkis. He has been the male counterpart of two super-couples, first with Christina (which started as a love-hate relationship) and produced a son Marios, a second super-couple pairing with Giselle Chalkis whom he married in 2008 and has children with.
Christina Chalkis currently played by Erica Sgouros	Christina Chalkis was introduced as a major character in 1996. She is the female counterpart of a super-couple pairing with Nicholas Lakiotis-Fotopoulos. She is often seen as a "poor little rich girl" but her great love for Nicholas Lakiotis-Fotopoulos made her true emotions arise. She is currently married to Alekos Lakiotis-Fotopoulos. Over the years she has evolved from a major protagonist to a scheming manipulator, to a good girl once more.
Cassander Choumnos currently played by Marios Bardas	Cassander Choumnos has played the role of one of the main protagonists and mob kingpin, living in Chrysó Port since the character originated in 1992. Cassander is also known for supercouple pairings with Melinda Breaux and Chloe Brettos
Regina Philanthropenos currently played by Maria Fotiou	Regina Philantropenos has been on the show since 1976. Regina has usually been portrayed as the rich spoiled socialite bad tempered daughter of the wealthy Andreas Philanthropenos and Lia Metaxas Philanthropenos. For the last 30 years she has had a rivalry with her hated sister-in-law Marcia Philanthropenos. She has resorted to devious means to one-up her family members, as well as to gain control over AMP Enterprises (her late father's company). She is currently involved with Stelios Soter
Michael Chalkokondyles currently played by Eric Christoff	Michael Chalkokondyles originated in 1996 as the illegitimate son of Sibylla Soter (via her rape by Nikos Chalkokondyles and the heir to the Chalkokondyles family fortune. Michael has been a leading male role for many years. He has been paired with many women, the most notable Kenna Philanthropenos
Cassandra Chalkokondyles currently played by Helena Raptis	Cassandra Chalkokondyles debuted in 1959 and was originally portrayed as a jealous murderous wife who killed her husband's mistress. She made recurring appearances but at the wedding of Stelios and Sibylla where she placed a curse on the Soter family for foiling her husband Santos' plot to takeover the world she quickly evolved into an important character. The character has been described as a vengeful socialite and a scheming conniving murderous villain not above using murder as a means to get what she wants. As of early 2014 she has been working with Stavros Chalkis to wreak havoc on the citizens of Chrysó Port in a monstrous way.
Amelia Vassilopoulos currently played by Elizabeth Hatzi	Amelia Vassilopoulos is a character that originated in 1997. The character is the granddaughter of Dr. Basil Houlis, the long-running original lead character of the series. Amelia is a mother and local nurse at Chrysó Port General Hospital. She has been the female counterpart to two supercouples, one with Daniel Soter and the other with Alexander Metaxas
Evelyn Roussos currently played by Cynthia Raoul	Dr. Evelyn Roussos was a character that was originated in 1996 as one of the most prominent physicians at Chrysó Port General Hospital. She was introduced as a hard-working doctor, mother, and wife. However it quickly became apparent that she was harboring deep deadly secrets. It was revealed years later that she had had been involved romantically with Stefan Chalkis, and that she had hit her husband with a car while in a drunken stupor causing him to have to give up his career in sports. She has a rivalry with her half sister Eliza Pélissier who came to town to ruin Evelyn in 1998.
Stelios Soter currently played by Thomas Glezos	Styliano or Stelios Soter has been on the show since 1976. Stelios is a former ex-mobster and a famed con-artist and adventurer prone to illegal activities. He was once paired with Sibylla Vassilopoulos forming a supercouple who's 1980 wedding was the most watched event in daytime drama history. In recent years he has had a problem with alcohol abuse.
Alicia Despines currently played by Eugenia Hayes	Alicia Despines debuted on the show in 1985 as the super spy ex-wife of Gabriel Sarandakos (with whom she had daughter). She has appeared on Eternity's sister show Lion Heart in a crossover. Alicia has served as Police Commissioner of Chrysó Port, and Police Chief of the Pelion Police Department while on Lion Heart. She has also been a secret agent. Alicia is one of the most respected and celebrate heroines in all of daytime
Eleanor Kírki̱s currently played by Julia Lennox	Eleanor Kírki̱s is one of the main antagonists of the daytime drama Eternity. The character is long running, having appeared on the show, since its debut since 1959, over fifty years ago. Unbeknownst to the majority of the town (except Stavros Chalkis, Katia Brettos, and a few others), Eleanor is really a three hundred year old witch who has lived in Chrysó Port since its founding. She saves the town from a volcano that nearly destroyed it in 2008, prior to becoming good, Eleanor was extremely wicked, and was responsible for numerous disasters in town, including releasing the headless horseman on them, causing an earthquake to wreck havoc, and even releasing demons to run free on Halloween night.
Giselle Chalkis currently played by Emily Makris	Giselle Chalkis is a character who originate in 2005 and has appeared nearly constantly from that date onward. From her 2005 debut, Giselle quickly became one of the show's lead heroines. Originally portrayed as a vain, spoiled celebutante she evolved into a caring responsible young woman. She was first paired with middle class Charis (Harry) Brettos much to the dismay of her billionaire supervillain Stavros Chalkis who eventually broke them up. She later began a relationship with Nicholas Lakiotis-Fotopoulos (later reaching supercouple status). This angered her aunt Christina and her sister Courtney, who both wanted Nicholas for themselves. Giselle and Nicholas eventually married in 2008 and have two children.
Natalie Demetriou currently played by Lucy Evans	Natalie Demetriou is a character that debuted in 1996. She is the mother of Summer Metaxas, Ashley Demetriou, and Miranda Demetriou. She has been involved with both Cassander and his brother Robert. She is a high-powered attorney and she also happens to be the illegitimate daughter of Santos Chalkokondyles.
Stefan Chalkis currently played by Bardas Mardas	The character was born onscreen in 1960 to Alexia Rallis Chalkis, the long suffering wife of Stavros Chalkis. The character was in a recurring role until the role was made permanent in the 1990s, during that time he was portrayed as drunken philanderer in a loveless marriage with Irene Chalkis. Stefan has resumed a relationship with Evelyn Roussos, and the two are part of an interracial supercouple.
Irene Lekkas currently played by Kristy Kyrkos	Irene Lekkas (formally Chalkis) was a character that debuted in 1976, when she married Stefan Chalkis. It was not revealed until 1998 that her eldest son, Kostas was the result of an affair she had with the police commissioner Paul Brettos on her wedding night. The character has been portrayed as a conniving mother who would do anything for her children.
Daphne Hatzidakis currently played by Vicky Petridis	Daphne Hatzidakis, was introduced in 1996 as a socialite and businesswoman and a member of the wealthy, Hatzidakis family. She originally dated Attorney Kostas Chalkis (now Lekkas). Aside from a few brief interludes, Daphne and Gianna are at each other's throats from the late 1990s well into the 2000s and battle back and forth for Kostas's love, alternately marrying him and bearing his children. However Gianna eventually wins Kostas, when it is revealed that Daphne and her mother Andrea were responsible for revealing his paternity to the tabloids, and Gianna and Kostas are free to be together in 2008 when it is found that the marriage of Daphne and Kostas was invalid because she was still married to an unnamed man whom she married while intoxicated. Daphne and Gianna have kept the rivalry alive in recent years. Daphne and Kostas have one son.
Andrea Hatzidakis currently played by Rebecca West	Andrea Hatzidakis made her debut on the show in 1997 and has been on the show ever since. Andrea is a very manipulative, and cunning women, as well as a former socialite. Andrea has an appetite for wealthy powerful men, pursing first Jonah Hatzidakis whom she married for his name, than she had an affair with Stavros Chalkis and has been in a relationship with his son Stefan as well.
Penelope Lakiotis-Fotopoulos currently played by Ava Papoulias	Penelope Lakiotis-Fotopoulos was originated in 1976 when she appeared as the friend of Irene Lekkas who married Stefan Chalkis. She moved to Chrysó Port soon after the wedding of Irene and Stefan in 1976, serving as a maid (and confidant to Irene) on the Chalkis estate. Penelope is the matriarch of the Lakiotis-Fotopoulos family, who was abandoned in the 1980s by her husband Marios. In 2007 it was revealed that the Chrysó Port Blackmailer knew a horrible secret of Penelope. Daphne finds out the secret and uses it against her, forcing her to keep Gianna away from Kostas so she can have him. In 2007 it is revealed that Helena Rouphos, the dangerous white-haired woman is looking for Penelope to get her revenge because she blames her for her family's death. Helena was imprisoned in 2008, and is known to still be there, having been visited by Penelope in 2015.
Lilly Soter currently played by Emma Andreou	Lilly Soter debuted in 1993. She is the daughter of famed supercouple Stelios and Sybilla. She is currently married to Damian Geraki, and has a son with him. Lilly is known for the show's first onscreen abortion as well her supercouple pairing with Damian Geraki, and her rivalry turned friendship with Sami Ioannidis.
Damian Geraki currently played by Angelo Peretti	Damian Geraki was introduced in 2008 as an undercover cop investigating mob boss Cassander Choumnos. His romance with Lilly Soter has been well received by many fans. It was revealed in late 2009 that he was actually Cassander's son from a previous relationship with Lisa Geraki. Damian is a police detective.
Lisa Geraki currently played by Vanessa Codutti	Lisa Geraki was introduced in 2007 as the former love interest of Cassander Choumnos. She is the mother of Damian by Cassander. She is the co-owner of the Chrysó Port Hotel with Chloe Choumnos.
Melissa Roussos currently played by Bianca Karras	Melissa Roussos is a character that debuted in 1996. She is the best friend of Gianna. She has been romantically evolved with first Chris Latsis-Chalkis (originally thought to be the son of her mother, but later revealed to be the son of her adopted mother's step-sister) and secondly Panos Chalkis. For some time, when she believed she and Chris were brother and sister she decided to pass off her son Marco off as Panos' son, but later revealed to the world Chris was the father when the truth about Chris' paternity finally came out. She left town in 2007 but later returned in 2009, in connection with the fiftieth anniversary of the show.
Eve Peretti currently played by Monica Towers	Eve Peretti is a role that originated in late 2012. Eve Peretti is Mob heiress and art dealer involved in organized crime. Eve is very conniving woman who's schemes have earned her the hatred of many citizens.
Demetrius Drakos currently played by Eric Pavlou	Demetrius Drakos, was introduced in 2005. From his introduction in 2005 he has become a primary protagonist of the show and a leading neurosurgeon at Chrysó Port General Hospital, eventually becoming Chief of Neurology at the hospital.
Stelios Ioannidis currently played by Dominic Pappas	Stelios Ioannidis debuted in 1989. He is the adopted son of Georgia Soter and her husband Anthony Ioannidis. He is the biological son of crime boss Philip Peretti. He became the first gay male character from a core soap opera family when he came out in 2004. Stelios is romantically involved with Eric Brettos, their pairing as created a sensation among fans, both gay and straight. The two have been called the first Gay supercouple in Eternity's history
Eric Brettos currently played by Eric Fokias	Eric Brettos introduced in 1990 as the eldest son of Paul Brettos and his wife Hope Brettos. He is romantically involved with Stelios Ioannidis, with whom he forms the show's first gay supercouple. He came out in 2004 around the same time that his friend, and eventual lover, Stelios did. The two shared their first kiss in late 2004, but did not start a relationship until 2005.
Phillip Peretti currently played by Jason DeVries	Phillip Peretti is introduced in 1988 as a crime heir, later crime boss, and rival of Cassander Choumnos for control of Chrysó Port's mob world. He is the bother of coniving vixen Eve Peretti. He owns Peretti Media.
Matthew Choumnos currently played by Ryan Graham	Matthew Choumnos was introduced in 2003 as the only child of Cassander and Chloe Choumnos. He was born onscreen in 2003. He is described as the troubled younger brother of Cassander, looking to have a good time.
Cassander Philanthropenos currently played by Adam Dimas	Cassander Philanthropenos (previously Choumnos) is the son of E.J. Philanthropenos and Chloe Choumnos, and nephew of mob enforcer Alexander Metaxas. He once loved his adopted father Cassander, but this love as turned into hatred in recent years. Cassander is the current CEO of AMP Enterprises, a company founded by his late grandfather Andreas Philanthropenos.
Alexander Metaxas currently played by Will Milionis	Alexander Metaxas was introduced in 1982 as the son of Dr. Elias Philanthropenos and his mistress Sally Manning. He has served as a mob enforcer to Cassander Choumnos for many years. The character is honest, honorable and caring. He has been involved in two supercouple pairings, one with Summer, and the other with Amelia.
Summer Metaxas currently played by Heather Marone	Summer Metaxas (née McKinley) was introduced in 2003. Summer is the daughter of mob boss Phillip Peretti and powerful attorney Natalie Demtriou. She was given up for adoption and only met her parents in her adult years. She arrived in town a con-artist looking to make a quick buck. She was paired with Alexander Metaxas to create a supercouple.
Marcia Philanthropenos currently played by Linda Nichols	Marcia Philanthropenos was introduced in 1976. She is the wife of the late Elias Philanthropenos. She is a prominent physician at Chrysó Port General Hospital, serving as Chief cardiologist. Her numerous affairs and quarrels with late husband Elias and his dysfunctional family, as well as the storyline surrounding her battle with breast cancer. Since her marriage to Elias she has been the rival of her sister-in-law Regina.
Lydia Vasiliou currently played by Kathy Rossi	Lydia Vasiliou was introduced in 2012 as a criminal scientist. She is a very good physician. She has in recent years become Chief of Staff at Chrysó Port General Hospital.	160px
Sami Ioannidis currently played by Christina Winters	Sami Ioannidis was introduced in 1990. She is the daughter of supercouple Niketas and Nichole. Sami was born onscreen on Halloween night. Over the years Sami has been involved in storylines where she does the wrong things for the right reasons,
Stephanie Vassilopoulos currently played by Eileen Anderson	Stephanie Vassilopoulos (formally Manning) was introduced in 1976. She has been a major antagonist on the show since the 1970s and 1980s. She has been known to poison her victims. She has been involved in various nefarious plans to steal the Philanthropenos fortune, including trying to sue for custody of her deceased cousin's son, her sham of a marriage to Andreas and her planned murder of him (this fails), among others. She is believed to be insane and resides at Shady Springs Sanitarium, but she frequently breaks out. She has an obsession for Stelios Soter
Paul Brettos currently played by Jason Hagias	Paul Brettos was introduced in 1976. Paul Brettos as served as the Police Commissioner of the Chrysó Port Police Department. He was romantically involved with Irene Lekkas in his youth, and their one night stand on her wedding night produced their only child Kostas Lekkas. He is the father of Eric, Charis (Harry), Katia, and Josselyn by his wife Hope.
Katia Brettos currently played by Faith Romanos	Katia Brettos was introduced in 1996 as the daughter of Paul and Hope Brettos. She immediately became an antagonist when within weeks her debut she begun using schemes and manipulations to trap Thanasis Lakiotis-Fotopoulos in a relationship. she eventually resorted to date rape, getting pregnant (and having their child Michelle) and later married him. She has became a good witch in recent years, being instructed by Eleanor Kírki̱s
Thanasis Lakiotis-Fotopoulos currently played by Ashton Blair	Thanasis Lakiotis-Fotopoulos introduced in 1996 is the youngest son of the once missing Marios Fotopoulos and Penelope Lakiotis-Fotopoulos. During the the late 1990s and early 2000s he was caught in a love triangle between is true love Aurora and her her scheming, manipulative cousin, and his best friend, Katia Brettos. He soon realized that he had feelings for Katia when he began a rivalry for her affections with her fiancé, and later husband, Panos Chalkis. He and Katia married in 2008, and nearly two years later in 2010 Aurora returned to town with twin girls claiming Thanasis was the father.
Charis Brettos currently played by Daniel Nafpliotis	Charis (Harry) Brettos was introduced as the younger son of Paul and Hope Brettos. He attended Chrysó Port University before dropping out to make a living gambling. He was romantically involved with Giselle Chalkis. They ended things in 2006 and he later married Phylicia Lakiotis-Fotopoulos in 2008. The couple has one child. Charis works as a bartender at T.J's Club.
Phylicia Lakiotis-Fotopoulos currently played by Haley Bennett	Phylicia Lakiotis-Fotopoulos was introduced in 2004 as the youngest of the five children of Penelope Lakiotis-Fotopoulos and Marios Fotopoulos. She was raised by her aunt and uncle in southern Diadochia. She at first wanted nothing to do with her family because of her being left in southern Diadochia all her life. Despite this, Nicholas was able to convince Phylicia to come back with him and Christina to Chrysó Port, where their mother was very ill. As time went on, she mellowed on her stance with her family and truly came to care about them. Phylicia had a boyfriend named Roman. She was one of the 17 people lured to Rome by Stavros Chalkis. Phylicia is a police and the wife of Charis (Harry) Brettos, and the mother of one child.
Veronica Morel currently played by Beth McCall	Veronica Morel is the illegitimate daughter of Stavros Chalkis, who is not above doing sneaky dirty things to achieve her goals. She was introduced in 1996 but did not become an antagonist until she was not seen onscreen for sometime, later returning to screen but with a different nature. Most of her storylines have involved her attempts to steal Nicholas away from Christina and later from Giselle. She is most known for her many psychotic tendencies ranging from kidnapping Christina to faking a pregnancy all the way to birth and her stealing of the baby and trying to pass it off as hers.

Main Crew Members

Executive producers and head writers

Head Writers

Setting

Since the series began in 1959, Chrysó Port, Macedonia has been the setting for the show. The town exists in the same fictional universe as other soap opera settings such as Larissa (Swift-Footed Lives) and Pelion (Lion Heart). Chrysó Port is a fictional cosmopolitan city on the Diadochian coast with large corporations such as Chalkis Industries, A.M.P Enterprises, Chalkokondyles International located there. The city features a large fishing industry and its main industries are shipping, fishing, construction, hotels and other port city industries.

Places of Interest

Amenities

• Chrysó Port Country Club, is the local country club. The Country club was established in 1899 for the town's elite and wealthy residents. The country club is over one hundred years old.
• T.J's Club, is owned and Operated by T.J (Thomas Jacquier) Roussos, the former husband of Evelyn Roussos. The club was built by Stefan Chalkis and formerly managed by Eliza Pélissier (half-sister of Evelyn Roussos). Charis (Harry) Brettos is a bartender there.
• Chrysó Port Café is a café owned by Stelios Soter. Before Stelios bought it, the café was previously owned by the Chalkis family, and before them Veronica Morel had owned and run it for many years herself before financial difficulties forced her to sell it to the Cranes.
• Brettos Bed & Breakfast, owned and operated by Paul Brettos. The Inn is a local bed and Breakfast catering to many different types of people.
• Bursinos' Department Store, is a local high-end department catering to the expensive tastes of many.

Businesses

• Chalkis Industries, is a publicly traded global corporation, that was founded by Stavros Chalkis in 1949. It is one of the main employers of the city of Chrysó Port, arguably the largest. Chalkis Industries is involved in various operations, including shipping, fishing, fashion, music production, security and surveillance, and food processing. Chalkis Industries is based in Chalkis Tower in Chrysó Port, and the company also owns the Chalkis Recording Studio, as well as the local Chalkis Fisheries and the Chalkis Cannery in town. Stavros Chalkis was the CEO from its founding until he fell into a coma in 2006. After Stavros awakens he is unable to regain control because of criminal deeds so he names Gianna CEO (previously serving as Vice-President), with Stefan acting as President. Many characters have worked for Chalkis, Panos Chris, Christina, Giselle have all worked for the business division as executives. Denise served as Chris and later Gianna's assistant. While Katia worked in the cannery (as did Gianna) before becoming Panos' assistant. Also Kostas Lekkas (formally Chalkis) serves as the company's legal counsel. The company is the largest in town in terms of revenue, with an estimated worth of $98 billion as of May 2015.

• AMP Enterprises, or Andreas Massimos Philanthropenos Enterprises is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Chrysó Port. It is a rival company with other local businesses in town Chalkis Industries and Chalkokondyles International, as well as businesses in neighboring towns, Larissa (Swift-Footed Lives) and Pelion (Lion Heart). The company is primarily involved in shipping, design, music production, cosmetics, and food processing. Andreas Philanthropenos served as CEO from the 1970s until he left that office in the 1980s, after which time various family members served as CEO. Andreas returned to his office in early 2000's but died while in office in 2014. The current CEO is Cassander Philanthropenos (formally Choumnos), the great grandson of Andreas Philanthropenos. The company is worth an estimated $50 billion as of May 2015.

• Chalkokondyles International, is an international conglomerate owned by the Chalkokondyles family in the late 1970s as a front to cover for their dirty dealings. Michael Chalkokondyles is the current CEO of the company. The company is primarily involved in construction and drilling operations. As of May 2015, the company is worth an estimated $30 billion.

• Choumnos Coffee Importers, a local business owned by Cassander Choumnos. The company was founded by Cassander Choumnos to serve as a front for his illegal activity.

Media

• Peretti Media, local media company owned by Phillip Peretti, a local crime boss. The company owns The Chrysó Port Herald, the major local newspaper, as well as the Chrysó Port Press, a major tabloid, responsible for revealing to the world the truth of Kostas' paternity in 1998. The company also owns the fashion magazine Mov.

Education

• Chalkida Preparatory
• Chrysó Port Elementary
• Chrysó Port High School
• Chrysó Port University (CPU)

Government Institutions

• The Chrysó Port Courthouse is located in the heart of downtown Chrysó Port, close to the police department. In addition to its courtrooms, it houses the offices of the district attorney.
• The Chrysó Port Police Department, located on 1425 Main Street. The local police department has however long been an ineffectual tool against the growing mafia presence in Chrysó Port. Many characters past and present have been employed here, including various Police Commissioners, including Paul Brettos, Alicia Despines, Sam Sarandakos and so on.

Medical Facilities

• Chrysó Port General Hospital is a well renowned hospital that is a major employer of the city and a workplace for many resident characters. The Hospital is located at 6030 Main Street. The hospital's major physicians include Evelyn Roussos (physician), Demetrius Drakos (neurosurgeon), among others. The current Chief of Staff is Lydia Vasiliou.

Religious sites

• St. Mary's Church, is the local parish church. The church as been the site of numerous weddings, as well as a few funerals. The current head of the church is Father Logothetis is the church's priest.

Legal Facilities

• Kontos, Lekkas, and Mitzou is major local law firm

Transportation

• Chrysó Port Airport, the local airport servicing the town of Chrysó Port.

Residences and Lodgings

• The Bayside Towers is located at 127 Bayside Drive. The Bayside Towers are a high-end apartment complex in downtown Chrysó Port that has been home to Alexander Metaxas (penthouse), Cassander Choumnos, and their various roommates and significant others. The Towers are located directly across from the Chrysó Port Hotel (former Metro Court Hotel).
• Chrysó Port Hotel is a Hotel located at 1450 Metro Court Lane. The hotel features luxurious rooms, a pool, a spa, a local boutique (Bursinos), a fine dining restaurant, as well as office spaces leased to various businesses. Several residents live full-time in the hotel rooms.
• Chalkis Mansion, located at 16 Raven Hill Road), home of the wealthy Chalkis family and local staff. The mansion is very large, and features extensive grounds, pool, guest house, carriage house, and Cottage house. The main house features living room, den, kitchen, bedrooms and extensive secret rooms.
• Philanthropenos Mansion, located at 55 Harbor View Road, the mansion is home to the wealthy Philanthropenos family and staff, and currently owned by Marcia Philanthropenos. The mansion also features a boathouse and guesthouse and extensive grounds.
• Paleomirion Manor, sometimes called a castle, it is located on Sea cliff Island. The mansion is the home of Michael Chalkokondyles and his family. The mansion is huge and vast, featuring a ballroom, sitting room, bedrooms and catacombs.
• Roussos House, located on 415 Swallow Lane. The house is the home of the middle class Roussos family,
• Radcliffe Apartments, home to various residents over time
• Brettos House, located at 1527 Elm Street. The house was sucked into hell in 1998, but was rebuilt the following year. The home has been the home of various members of the Brettos family.
• Vassilopoulos House, home of Amelia Vassilopoulos, local nurse at Chrysó Port General Hospital.
• Lakiotis-Fotopoulos House, located at 362 Railroad Street, home of the working class Lakiotis-Fotopoulos family. The home burned down in 1999; Gianna had it rebuilt with Chalkis money as Stefan Chalkis' wife. After Gianna and Stefan's marriage was revealed to be invalid, Stefan married Andrea, who forced Stefan to repossess the house, though Stefan later returned the house to the Lakiotis-Fotopoulos family in December 2004.
• Sarandakos-Drakos, located at 1538 Elm Street. The house is home to Dr. Sam Sarandakos and formally is wife as well, and their daughter

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