Pavlos Haikalis

Pavlos Haikalis (Greek: Παύλος Χαϊκάλης; born 1949 in Katakolo, Elis[1]) is a Greek actor and politician. From 18 July 2015 until 28 August 2015 he was the Deputy Minister of Social Security in the coalition government of Alexis Tsipras.[2] From May 2012 until August 2015 Haikalis was a member of the Hellenic Parliament for the Independent Greeks representing the Attica constituency. Before joining the cabinet he was spokesman of his party for social security.[3]

His acting career includes many films and TV series.[1] One of his recent films is The Limousine (2013).[4] The New York Times website mentions his participation in the film Loukoumadhes Me Meli, (2004) directed by Olga Malea.[5][6]

When Haikalis became Deputy Minister he said that he was taking over "a very hot potato", which he had to "cool down".[3]

Notes and references

  1. 1 2 Entry for Pavlos Haikalis in IMDb
  2. ↑ "Greece PM opts for limited reshuffle". ekathimerini-com. Kathimerini. July 17, 2015. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
  3. 1 2 "New cabinet replaces ministers who voted against EU reforms". France 24. July 18, 2015. Retrieved July 26, 2015.
  4. ↑ The Limousine on MTDB
  5. ↑ Overview of Loukoumades Me Meli on the website of The New York Times
  6. ↑ Cast of Loukoumades Me Meli on the website of The New York Times

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