Maya Tsoclis, born on 5 August 1963 in Paris,[1] is an acclaimed Greek travel journalist and former Member of Parliament. Maya Tsoclis studied sociology in France and worked in the fashion business as a designer for a decade before getting interested in travel journalism and documentaries.[2][3] The documentary series Taxidevontas stin Ellada (Travelling in Greece, 1999-2003) and its sequel Taxidevontas me tin Magia Tsokli (Travelling with Maya Tsoclis, 2004-2013)[4] with more than 180 hours of programming on public television made her a household name in Greece. Her shows, filmed in more than 70 countries, received multiple awards.
From 2005 to 2010, Maya was the editor-in-chief of Passport magazine, a monthly travel magazine published by Kathimerini publications.
She was elected member of parliament in the election of 2009 as a candidate with PASOK. She resigned in 2012, after voting the sixth austerity package.[5][6]
Maya is the creator of various travel magazines and websites, runs an open air theater and is the co-founder of NISSOS Beer, an internationally awarded craft beer made in the island of Tinos.
Maya is the daughter of Greek artist Costas Tsoclis.[2]
Television series
edit- 2023 Series Routes of the Greek Diaspora[7][8]
- Mia Mera (2014)
- Taxidevontas me tin Magia Tsokli (2004–2013)
- Taxidevontas stin Ellada (1999–2004)
References
edit- ^ "Μαρία Γλυκερία (Μάγια) Κωνσταντίνου Τσόκλη (CV)". Hellenic Parliament. Archived from the original on 5 July 2011. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Μάγια Τσόκλη, παρακαλώ περάστε". protagon.gr. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
- ^ "Οι 50 + 1 γυναίκες της Βουλής". zougla.gr. 9 October 2009. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
- ^ "Travelling with Maya Tsoclis | Onos Productions".
- ^ "Tsokli resigns as Socialist MP". ekathimerini.com. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
- ^ "Παραιτήθηκε η βουλευτής του ΠαΣοΚ Μάγια Τσόκλη". tovima.gr. 13 February 2012. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
- ^ Pappas, Gregory (22 April 2023). "Greek National Broadcaster Launches 'Traveling Documentary Series' About Greeks in America". The Pappas Post. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
- ^ Ο μη κερδοσκοπικός οργανισμός Greece in USA | 11/6/23 | ΕΡΤ, 11 June 2023, retrieved 28 October 2023
External links
edit- Maya Tsoclis at IMDb