Natasia Demetriou
British actress
Natasia Charlotte Demetriou (born 15 January 1984) is a British actress, comedian and screenwriter. She is best known for her roles as Nadja in the FX comedy horror series What We Do in the Shadows (2019–2024) and Sophie in the Channel 4 sitcom Stath Lets Flats (2018–2021).
In 2022, Demetriou co-wrote and starred in the BBC sketch show Ellie & Natasia, alongside her comedy partner Ellie White. The show was renewed for a second series in 2023.
Early life
Demetriou was born in London, the daughter of an English mother and Greek-Cypriot father. She was raised in North London. Her younger brother, Jamie Demetriou, is a comedian and actor with whom she often collaborates.
Demetriou studied acting at the University of Leeds. Prior to becoming a comedian, Demetriou worked as a makeup artist, notably working on music videos for Boy Better Know.
Career
Early career
In 2014, Demetriou's debut show, You'll Never Have All of Me, won the Skinny Debutant Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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