Victoria as an extra in "To Nisi"

Το Νησί, the Greek television adaptation of ‘The Island’ premièred on 11 October 2010 to record ratings and critical acclaim. Victoria had turned down offers from Hollywood to adapt the book, preferring the book to be adapted by MegaTV

The 26 episode series was written for the screen by Mirella Papaeconomou who, (with Victoria’s permission) added stories and characters and Victoria was actively involved in the entire process. The series was directed by Thodoris Papadoulakis and shot on location in Crete, in Plaka, Spinalonga, upper Elounda, and Agios Nikolaos.

Victoria contributed ideas and retained some degree of artistic control on the series, visited the set on several occasions and even played a walk-on part in one episode (see photo left).

Victoria even wrote the lyrics to the song used over the closing credits; a song which was also played at the 2010 “Life & Style” Women of the Year Awards, at which Victoria was guest of honour (see photos of the Awards ceremony)

Photo Galleries

On the set of "Το Νησί"

Photos of Victoria visits to the set of "Το Νησί". She visited on several occasions during the filming of the 26-part series and met with cast and crew - and as you'll see, spent a day as an extra, with a small walk-on part.

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To Nisi Stills

Stills from "Το Νησί", MegaTV's 26 part adaptation of "The Island", broadcast in 2010-11

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The Island - Cast

Portraits of the principal characters in the TV adaptation of "The Island". With Victoria's approval and involvement, the plot was expanded to include characters who do not appear in the original novel.

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