57 years old (Born on April 23, 1967)
Actress; She is famous from Det. Bonasera on CSI: NY.
Graduated magna cum laude with a BFA in theatre from Point Park College in Pittsburgh Family owns and runs a candy factory in Akron. Daughter Zoe born 23 May 2000, weighing 7 lbs, 12 oz. Graduated From Point Park College In Pittsburgh. While most of the "CSI: NY" (2004) cast is from New York, Kanakaredes is one of three exceptions. The others are Gary Sinise (who was born in Illinois) and Anna Belknap (who was born in Maine). Is currently one of the stars on "CSI: NY" (2004), which was introduced in the "CSI: Miami" (2002) cross-over episode "MIA/NYC Nonstop." "Miami" star David Caruso was a popular cast member of "NYPD Blue" (1993), a series in which Melina made numerous guest appearances.Melina Kanakaredes's Best Moments
Fun Facts About Melina Kanakaredes
Speaks fluent Greek.
Spokeswoman for Maybelline New York (2001)
Her first TV commercial was for Semicid contraceptive. Her agent (who she still uses as a result of this) worked an "embarrassment clause" into her contract for the commercial, which has become standard for her ever since.
Competed in Synchronized Swimming while at Ohio State, famous for its college Synchronized Swimming program.
Her husband, Peter, is a chef and restaurateur.
Graduated from Firestone High School in Akron, Ohio.
Was considered for the lead for My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002), but was pregnant at the time.
January 25, 2003: welcomed second daughter, Karina Eleni, born in Los Angeles.