'Marina Sirtis' (qv) was born to Greek parents, who didn't want her
to become an actress. As soon as Marina completed high school, she
secretely applied to the Guild Hall School of Music and Drama.
After her graduation, she worked in musical theater, repertory and
television. In 1986 she moved to L.A. For 6 months she tried to
audition for parts, but was unsuccessful. Just as she planned to go
back home, she got the part of Counselor Troi in _"Star Trek: The
Next Generation" (1987)_ (qv). In 1992 she married Michael Lamper,
a rock guitarist.
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– In STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION (1987) Denise Crosby was originally cast as Troi, and Marina Sirtis was originally cast as Yar. Prior to filming the two exchanged roles.
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– Her early years were spent growing up in North London, where she became an avid Tottenham Hotspur fan.
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– She married during season five of STAR TREK.
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– Her brother Steve lives in Greece and plays professional football (soccer).
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– She is a great animal lover and does work for abused animals and the ASPCA.
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– Nickname: Rina
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– Is a big fan of soccer club Tottenham Hotspur.
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– After her audition for the STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION, Marina felt her audition was unsuccessful and was just about to jump a flight home to London. Only minutes before she did so, they called back and told her she had gotten the part for Counsellor Deanna Troi.
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– Played the stewardess in the now classic and famous Cinzano Bianco advert staring Leonard Rossiter and Joan Collins. You may remember the end where Rossiter pats the arm of Joan Collin's seat causing it to suddenly recline and she ends up throwing the drink her own face. Ah, getting your head down. Good idea. he says.
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– Fellow STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION cast member Brent Spiner was a groomsman at her wedding.
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