Born October 5, 1963 in Pyrgos Ilias, Greece.
Received 6 years of primary education in Public Elementary School and 6 years of secondary education in Private Gymnasium and Lyceum in Pyrgos.
Served 12 months of mandatory military service in the Hellenic Air Force as Sergeant Meteorologist (weatherman), from March 1, 1992 to March 1, 1993.
Married in September 1996, has one daughter since January 2000, divorced since June 2010.