Biography
Who is Angelique Rockas?
Early Life and Education
Angelique Rockas was born in Boksburg, South Africa, on August 31, 1951. Her Greek parents had moved there from Greece, seeking a better life for their family. Angelique was raised in the Greek Orthodox Christian tradition, learning to honor her Greek heritage alongside her three siblings: Basil, Dimitra, and Georgina Rockas.
Activism and Theatre Foundations
Angelique was an activist from a young age, appearing on the front page of the Star in June 1970 with a group raising funds for SAHETI School in Germiston. She also participated in a Greek War of Independence Poetry Celebration with George Bizos, who nicknamed her "l'enfant terrible" for her resistance to the status quo. Her activism against apartheid and for feminism in South Africa motivated her move to the United Kingdom.
Acting Career Highlights
Angelique began her acting career in London under George Eugeniou's direction at Theatro Technis, participating in Greek classical productions. She played Io in a production of Prometheus Bound and performed under the name Angeliki in dual-language productions exploring Greek Cypriot community issues and the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, including plays like Dowry with Two White Doves and Attilas '74.
Personal Life and Legacy
Angelique Rockas is an Orthodox Christian. She also creates fabric art works, some of which are displayed at the Benaki Museum in Athens. Her paper records as an actress and founder of Internationalist Theatre, including correspondence with figures like Joan Littlewood and Athol Fugard, are held at the British Library.
Birthday and age
Angelique Rockas was born on August 31, 1951, which makes Angelique 75 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Angelique shares the date with 22 other famous people.
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