Soulla, on the other hand, has struck a chord with people from different cultures, who see numerous parallels between her Greek Cypriot culture and her sense of nostalgia and rigid upbringing.” “The Cypriot community has been great and supportive, both in the United Kingdom and overseas. “She is an indestructible force, and a very useful mouthpiece who can literally point to the nudity of the emperor. Soulla, according to Alexander, is the crazed matriarch of the Cypriot family who speaks about topics that border on offensive, saying things most of us are often thinking.
“I am grateful to the older generation for working so hard to provide for us, making my generation’s road easier.” Įven though Greek Cypriots, particularly those in the diaspora, are proud people, Alexander argues that they like talking about their trials and tribulations as a reminder of how far they have come. “Immediate and extended family members play a central role in the lives of most Cypriots, often sharing their opinions and views on food, relationships, education, business and everything else in between,” Alexander says. “I enjoy playing women, and I have the utmost regard for Greek Cypriot women, who have been through so much.”īorn in East London to Greek Cypriot parents, Alexander was raised in North London in a predominantly Cypriot environment, with cultural values that set the tone for the family’s foundation. “Women have the power of not only revealing the beauty in all of our other identities, but also of demonstrating to the world what true wholeness looks and feels like.”Īs a respected actor in the UK, with several off- and on-screen credits under his belt, Alexander finds it easier to play female roles because of their great tenacity and deep connection to the complete range of human emotions.
“The women in my life have always impressed me and encouraged me to be a better person,” Alexander explains. Alexander is inspired by all the women who have played a key role in his life.