The Hallmark Channel’s latest film, “A Greek Recipe for Romance,” premieres on Saturday, June 15, at 8 p.m. Jap/7 p.m. Central. The film stars Danielle C. Ryan and Rafael Kariotakis. Learn on to be taught all about the place it was filmed and see behind-the-scenes tales.
‘A Greek Recipe for Romance’ Was Filmed in Syros, Greece
The brand new Hallmark function is a part of the Passport to Love lineup this season. Whereas Hallmark’s press launch notes that the film was filmed in Greece, according to IMDb, it was filmed largely in Syros, Greece, together with at an amphitheater in Thorikos, Greece, and on the restaurant To Koutouki Tis Stamatas, in Stamata.
Director Colin Theys hinted that there could also be Easter eggs within the film, in keeping with his tweet.
“Greek Recipe for Romance premieres Saturday June fifteenth on Hallmark. Test it out! If you realize me, you’ll see quite a bit little easter eggs on this one.”
Christina Barlogianni, who performs Cassia within the film, posted a picture on Instagram, saying “🎬 𝐴𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑛𝑑．．．𝑇𝐻𝐴𝑇’𝑆 𝐴 𝑊𝑅𝐴𝑃 𝑓𝑜𝑟 ‘𝐴𝐺𝑅𝐹𝑅’! … 𝐴 𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑘 𝑅𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑝𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑅𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒.” That image was posted on July 4, 2023, nearly a 12 months in the past. She additionally posted plenty of behind-the-scenes pictures.
Additionally on Instagram, Elvia M. shared that it’s been practically a 12 months since she labored on “A Greek Recipe for Romance.” She shared a reel in regards to the expertise.
Meet the Forged
Hallmark’s synopsis reads: “After a younger girl loses her job she takes off for a Hellenic vacation that sends her life on a brand new course when Danielle C. Ryan (Evening Prepare) and Rafael Kariotakis (I gi tis elias) star in A Greek Recipe for Romance, a brand new, unique film premiering Saturday, June 15 (8 p.m. ET/PT), on Hallmark Channel. Shot on location in Greece, the film is a part of the community’s Passport to Love programming occasion.”
A extra detailed synopsis from Hallmark reads:
When Abby (Ryan) is unceremoniously laid off from her job working a New York Metropolis lodge as an alternative of getting the promotion she was anticipating, she jets off to Greece to clear her head and spend time along with her mother (Peru Kavalieri, The Eye) who relocated to the Mediterranean paradise. There, Abby meets Theo (Kariotakis), a proficient younger chef with an air of secrecy round him, who has an unimaginable ardour for meals. Theo can also be grappling with the questions on his future and desires of opening his personal restaurant. However his father Nikolas (Argiris Gkagkanis, The Hunted) is pressuring him to surrender his culinary desires and take over the household enterprise. In a bid to organize herself for a brand new job alternative that arises whereas she’s there, Abby groups up with Theo to assist him reopen his late mom’s outdated household restaurant – she’ll get the restaurant expertise she wants and Theo may have the prospect to showcase his prowess within the kitchen. Abby and Theo make an ideal pair as they navigate the ups and downs of constructing a enterprise, regardless of the growing strain from Theo’s rich father to close down and return dwelling to Athens. Quickly, it’s clear that they’re falling for one another and may very well be cooking up a romance neither anticipated to search out on the menu.
Rafael Kariotakis performs Theo. According to his bio, “He rose to fame as a lip sync performer and mannequin on TikTok who’s well known for his self titled account. Kariotakis’ performances have obtained greater than 21 million likes on the platform. His appearing profession contains 238 episodes of the Greek TV collection I gi tis elias.”
Abby is performed by Danielle C. Ryan. In line with her Hallmark bio, she started her profession in advertisements earlier than touchdown her first position on the age of seven. Her subsequent position as Factor One in “The Cat within the Hat” established her as a toddler actress. She’s additionally an achieved rider, enjoys taking pictures, archery, and performing her personal stunts. She spends high quality time along with her horses and canine.
Additionally starring within the movie, in keeping with Hallmark’s press launch, are:
- Argiris Gkagkanis (Nikolas)
- Peru Kavalieri (Jackie)
- Nicolas Makris (Dimitris)
- Vangelis Papadakis (Yannis)
- Christina Barlogianni (Cassia)
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