Meraki TV explained

Meraki TV is an Australian lifestyle TV show that broadcasts nationally on Foxtel Australia. The show covers all things Greek Australian including current affairs, history, mini documentaries, philosophy, entertainment, art, travel, and culinary interests.

Presenters

• Ana Sevo is a performer and creator within the Australian and Greek industries and the main host and executive producer of the show.^[1]
• Demitra Sealy, an Australian actress.^[2] She covers entertainment news, celebrity interviews and hosting the 'What's on' section of the show. In 2020, for the shows 6th season Demitra Sealy took over as the shows main host.^{[3] [4]}
• DJ Krazy Kon. He covers music news and celebrity interviews.
• Billy Cotsis, film director, writer,^[5] and correspondent for Neos Kosmos.^[6]
• George Diakomichalis, patisserie chef and the show'ss official chief, hosting his own Greek cooking segment.^{[7] [8]}
• Noula Diamantopoulos, a visual artist covering the shows art corner.^[9]

Awards

In 2016 Meraki TV won its first award, winning a NSW Premier's Multicultural Media Award.^[10] Later that year, Ana Sevo's work won her and the show a Multicultural and Indigenous Media Award.^[11] In 2018, Meraki TV was nominated for a Premier's Multicultural Communications Award for 'Best TV Report'.^[12] In 2019, Meraki TV was nominated for an Antenna Award for 'Best Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Program.^[13]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mamouzelous . Gina . Kafedaki with Ana Sevo . Greek City Times . 20 August 2016.
2. News: Buckley . Danielle . Demitra Sealy riding high after winning place at Actors Studio which taught De Niro, Pacino . The Daily Telegraph . 29 July 2017 . 29 July 2017.
3. Web site: Simos . Andriana . Meraki TV set to impress with a new host and plenty of Greek Australian talent . greekherald.com.au . 28 September 2020 . Greek Herald . 28 September 2020.
4. Web site: New season of Award-winning Meraki TV premieres October 12 . greekcitytimes.com . Greek City Times . 30 September 2020.
5. Book: Cotsis . Billy . The Many Faces of Hellenic Culture: Greek culture outside modern Greece . 8 January 2016 . CreateSpace . Amazon . 194 pages . first.
6. Web site: Mamouzelos . Gina . The many talents of Billy Cotsis . Greek City Times . Greek City Times . 12 December 2018.
7. Web site: Mamouzelos . Gina . Kafedaki with George Diakomichalis . Greek City Times . 12 November 2018.
8. Web site: Tindall . Monica . Kalymnos Pastries, Adelaide, South Australia, Greek Bakery . The Yum List . 5 November 2014 . 5 November 2014.
9. Web site: About Noula . MOSAIC ART SCHOOL OF SYDNEY . 12 December 2018.
10. Web site: Meraki TV wins NSW Premier's Multicultural Media Awards. Neos Kosmos. 29 July 2016.
11. Web site: Harman . Hakan . Multicultural Media Award Winners Announced . LinkedIn Announcements . 22 June 2016.
12. Web site: NSW PREMIER'S MULTICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS. NSW Government. 8 November 2018.
13. Web site: 2019 Antenna Awards . Wikipedia.