Biography

Marina was born on the 29th of March, 1960, to Greek parents from the East end of London. Her early years were spent growing up in North London, where she became an avid Tottenham Hotspur fan.

Marina attended the Guild Hall School of Music and Drama and, shortly after graduation, became a fulltime member of the Worthing Repertory Theatre, having many roles including the classical Ophelia in Shakepeare's Hamlet.

Although known primarliy for her role as Deanna Troi in Star Trek : The Next Generation, Marina has been involved in many films and television series, including a role in the situation comedy Up The Elephant and Round the Castle with comedian Jim Davidson.Marina has also had several stage parts, including The Rocky Horror Show where she proved to have a superb singing voice.

Marina was first intended for the role of Tasha Yar, but Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry switched her and Denise Crosby around. Her latest project is a radio play, which is currently under production, though her own recording sessions have now been finished. During the publicity campaign for First Contact, Marina was the star guest on the BBC's National Lottery Draw, where she set the draw in progress, watched by various members of the Next Generation team.

Marina is now based in California, where she lives with her rock guitarist husband, whom she met through close friend Anna Turkel.

Filmography

Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) .... Starfleet Commander Deanna Troi
Terminal Error (2001) .... Alex
... aka Peace Virus (2001)

Paradise Lost (1999) .... Dr. Christine DuMaurier
Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion (1999) (VG) (archive footage) .... Counsellor Deanna Troi
Ultimate Trek: Star Trek's Greatest Moments (1999) (TV) (archive footage)
Gargoyles: Brothers Betrayed (1998) (V) (voice) .... Demona
Gargoyles: The Hunted (1998) (V) (voice) .... Demona
Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) .... Counselor Deanna Troi
... aka Star Trek 9 (1998) (USA: informal alternative title)
Star Trek: Generations (1997) (VG) (voice) .... Counselor Deanna Troi
"Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles" (1996) TV Series (voice) .... Demona (aka Dominique Destine)
Gadgetman (1996) (TV) .... Detective Inspector Walker
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond (1996) (TV) .... Herself
Star Trek: First Contact (1996) .... Counselor Deanna Troi
... aka Star Trek 8 (1996) (USA: informal alternative title)
Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation (1995) (V) .... Herself
Star Trek: The Next Generation - A Final Unity (1995) (VG) (voice) .... Cmdr. (Counselor) Deanna Troi
Gargoyles: The Heroes Awaken (1994) (V) (voice) .... Demona
Star Trek: Generations (1994) .... Counselor Deanna Troi
... aka Star Trek 7 (1994) (USA: informal alternative title)
"Gargoyles" (1994) TV Series (voice) .... Demona (aka Dominique Destine)
Star Trek: The Next Generation - All Good Things... (1994) (TV) .... Counselor Deanna Troi
... aka All Good Things... (1994) (TV)
Comic Relief VI (1994) (TV) .... Starfleet Lieutenant Commander Deanna Troi
Waxwork II: Lost in Time (1992) .... Gloria
... aka Lost in Time (1992)
... aka Space Shift: Waxwork II (1992)
Star Trek 25th Anniversary Special (1991) (TV) .... Herself
One Last Chance (1990) (TV) .... Maria

"Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987) TV Series .... Counselor Deanna Troi
... aka "Star Trek: TNG" (1987) (USA: promotional abbreviation)
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint (1987) (TV) .... Counselor Deanna Troi
... aka Encounter at Farpoint (1987) (TV)
Death Wish 3 (1985) .... Maria
Blind Date (1984) .... Hooker
... aka Deadly Seduction (1984)
Wicked Lady, The (1983) .... Jackson's Girl

Thief of Baghdad, The (1978) (TV) .... Harem Girl