Actress Marina Sirtis of Star Trek an Original Woman of Sci Fi

Marina Sirtis was born in London, England, to Greek parents, Despina (Yianniri), a tailor's assistant, and John Sirtis. Her parents did not want her to become an actress. As soon as Marina completed high school, she applied to the Guild Hall School of Music and Drama secretly. After her graduation, she worked in musical theater, repertory and television.

Marina Sirtis was one of the Women in Sci Fi event at Comic Con in Phoenix and she graciously accepted my request to interview her right then and there.  So I pulled out my recorder and Nichole Atchison recorded while we all sat in her makeshift dressing room and talked about her journey to Hollywood, the challenges and successes.  In 1986, she moved to Los Angeles, California. For six months, she auditioned for parts but was unsuccessful. .

Just before she planned to go back home, she got the part of Counselor Deanna Troi in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987).  She occasionally attends Star Trek conventions so that her loving fans can meet her, and she can meet the fans