Born in London to Greek parents, Marina began her passion for acting at the Royal Shakespeare Company affiliated Guild Hall of Music and Drama School. Once Marina distinguished herself in theatre, she began to expand her acting career into television. But it was Marina's riveting portrayal of Deana Troi, the psychic counselor, for seven years on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, as well as the feature films that has brought her legions of fans throughout the galaxy.