Greek actress Betty Valasi, beloved for her portrayal of Loxandra in the acclaimed television series of the same name, has died at the age of 89.<\/strong><\/p>\n Valasi became a familiar face to Greek audiences through her starring role in Loxandra<\/em>, which aired on Greek public broadcaster ERT in 1980 and became one of the defining productions of her career.<\/p>\n In recent years, the actress had been living at the House of the Actor, a residence for members of Greece\u2019s acting community.<\/p>\n Born in Thessaloniki in 1937, Valasi was the daughter of parents who had arrived in Greece as refugees from Asia Minor.<\/p>\n She developed her acting career through theatre, studying under prominent figures in the performing arts.<\/p>\n In 1961, she made her stage debut at the Kaloutas Theatre, appearing alongside acclaimed actors Karolos Koun and Mary Aroni.<\/p>\n Valasi went on to appear in at least 14 Greek feature films, working with renowned directors throughout her career.<\/p>\n Valasi became widely recognised through her performance in Loxandra<\/em>, the television adaptation that aired on ERT in 1980. The production was noted as the broadcaster\u2019s last black-and-white television series.<\/p>\n Her portrayal of the central character cemented her place in the hearts of Greek viewers and remains one of the roles most closely associated with her name.<\/p>\n In 1984, Valasi married fellow Greek actor Tito Vandis. The couple remained together until Vandis\u2019 death in 2003.<\/p>\n Valasi\u2019s career spanned theatre, cinema and television, leaving her with a lasting place in Greece\u2019s performing arts history.<\/p>\n Her death marks the passing of an actress remembered by generations of audiences for her contribution to Greek entertainment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"Greek](\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/balash.webp)
<\/source><\/picture>From Thessaloniki to the Greek stage<\/h2>\n
Her defining role as Loxandra<\/h2>\n
Marriage to Tito Vandis<\/h2>\n