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Actor, Writer & Filmmaker

 "Zannou lends an innovative and humorous perspective on love and the need for human connection...  [ ] she carries us through the story and makes us want to binge-watch all future episodes."

 Agnes Films

Michaela is a New York City based actor, writer and filmmaker, originally from Greece. She completed her studies in Athens, where she acquired a MFA in acting.

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With a rich background in theatre, Michaela moved to New York City to pursue her passion for on-camera acting and filmmaking. Since then, Michaela has acted on several TV series, commercials, short films, and web series. 

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Most recently, Michaela wrote, produced and starred in the pilot episode "Couples Therapy"( SeriesFest 2020 Official Selection), an upbeat dramedy about a couples therapist who treats neurotic couples while simultaneously trying to salvage her own marriage.

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Michaela's latest horror screenplay, "THE RETREAT", was a finalist on the LA based "Shriekfest" film festival.

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An advocate for female empowerment and women supporting women, Zannou is a member of the New York Women In Film & TV organization.

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Latest news

"Couples Therapy"is an Official Selection at the New Media Film Festival

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"Couples Therapy"is an Official Selection at Catalyst Story Institute

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"Couples Therapy"is an Official Selection at SeriesFest: Season 6

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Michaela in "Couples Therapy"

Couples Therapy Won Best Comedy Web Series at the Astoria Film Festival 

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Couples Therapy Won Best Pilot at the North Hollywood Cinefest

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Michaela wrote, produced and starred in the pilot "COUPLES THERAPY"

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Michaela was cast  by Netflix on an immersive performance for the promotion of "The Haunting of Hill House" .

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