Marie Avgeropoulos

Marie Avgeropoulos is a Canadian-Greek actress and model best known for her role in The 100, a popular post-apocalyptic TV series aired on The CW. Born on June 17, 1986, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, Marie has become a familiar face in both film and television.

Early Life and Education

Marie was born to Greek parents, Philip and Augusta Avgeropoulos. Growing up, she enjoyed outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and camping. She attended Port Arthur Collegiate Institute, now known as Lakehead University Law School, before studying broadcasting journalism at Confederation College in her hometown. After completing two years at Confederation College, she moved to Europe before eventually returning to Canada and settling in Vancouver.

Marie Avgeropoulos’ Career

Marie’s journey into acting began when a friend invited her to a casting call for drummers in Vancouver. Her talent was quickly recognized by a talent agent, which led her to appear in several national commercials for companies like Toyota Scion and Credit Unions of British Columbia. These commercial appearances caught the attention of director Chris Columbus, who cast her in I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009), her first feature film role. She portrayed Valli Wooley alongside Hayden Panettiere, and her performance received positive reviews.

Following this, Marie landed roles in several TV shows, including Supernatural, Fringe, Eureka, and Human Target. She also appeared in the movie 50/50 alongside Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, a film that earned a Golden Globe nomination.

Rise to Stardom

Marie’s breakout role came with Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010), where she played Aphrodite Girl. She also starred in Hunt to Kill (2010), portraying Kim Rhodes. For her role as Cheryl in Numb (2007), Marie was nominated for a Leo Award for Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Motion Picture.

Her most notable role came when she was cast as Octavia Blake in The 100, where she played an independent and fierce character in a post-apocalyptic world. Marie did many of her own stunts in the series, and Octavia became a fan-favorite character. Her portrayal of Octavia Blake further solidified her status as a talented actress in the industry.

Marie started playing drums at the age of 16 and had a relationship with actor Taylor Lautner after meeting on the set of Tracers in 2013. They dated for two years before parting ways in 2015. Currently, she is in a relationship with actor Alain Moussi, with whom she stars in Jiu-Jitsu. The couple resides in Los Angeles, and Marie has a pet dog.

Marie Avgeropoulos Net Worth

Marie Avgeropoulos’ net worth is estimated at $1 million. She has earned her fortune from acting in films, TV shows, and commercials. However, her popularity and steady career suggest that her true wealth could be much higher than the estimate.

Trivia

• Marie was nominated for a Leo Award for Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Motion Picture for her role in Numb.
• She is a talented drummer and started playing at the age of 16.
• Marie has appeared in several successful TV series and films and became well-known for her role as Octavia Blake in The 100.
• She enjoys traveling and spending time with her loved ones, often sharing snippets of her adventures on social media.