George Scandalis is a first-generation Greek Canadian whose love
for Hellenic culture and the arts was shaped in Toronto’s Greek
community. He began dancing with the Cretan Association of
Toronto “Knossos” at age four, later joining the “Nefeli Theatre
Arts Group.” By his teens, he was teaching Greek folkloric and
modern dance, deepening his connection to heritage through
performance.
In 2004, George moved to Greece to
pursue acting professionally. His breakout came through Alpha
Channel’s Dream Show, leading to a successful career on
stage and television, including more than 30 theatrical
productions and hosting roles across Greek media.
In
2016, as Ten Tone Productions launched, George debuted his first
original modern Greek play, Η ΕΠΙΛΟΓΗ, followed by
ΤΟ ΟΝΟΜΑ ΜΟΥ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΕΥΑ (2017) and
ΟΙ ΕΡΩΣΥΛΙΕΣ (2018), establishing himself as a bold
contemporary voice. In 2019, he produced SHE, Ten
Tone’s first Greek Artist Expo highlighting female diaspora
artists, alongside the visual launch of his debut poetry book,
Οι Ερωσυλίες της Ερωφίλης, published in Athens by
Εκδόσεις Λογότυπο. His contributions to Hellenic arts have been
recognized across Canada, the U.S., and Greece. He is a proud
recipient of the Greek America Foundation’s Forty Under 40 –
Class of 2020.
In early 2020, George produced and
hosted LMGAO – Laugh My Greek A$$ Off, a stand-up
comedy event exploring the Greek Canadian experience. Now a fan
favourite, it continues today. In 2023, he premiered his first
original stage comedy, ΔΙΠΛΟΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟΣ, which he wrote
and directed.
Through Ten Tone Cares, George
champions artistic work with social impact, including the launch
of the Ten Tone Club, a writers’ group formed during the
pandemic to connect and uplift artists. He also participates in
charitable initiatives such as Ten Tone Runs for the YMCA
Charity 5K, raising funds to help send children to camp.
Beyond
the arts, George is a Cosmetic Medicine Expert and Educator, a
Highly Awarded Business Development and Management Consultant,
an International Keynote Speaker, and a Published Author.