Ladydust★Life

LADYDUST LIFE


The Journey.
Ladydust began as an avatar on the legendary 'My Space' social network and has since evolved into a global brand, becoming one of the most popular and enduring avatars from that era. Her story, soon to be published in her book 'Ladydust: The Book,' is a testament to her unique journey.

Nietzsche once said, "In music, the passions enjoy themselves." Ladydust, with a laugh, would add, "Especially in rock 'n' roll." This philosophy drove her to study music (two years of drums and one year of electric guitar and music theory) at Filippos Nakas Music School. She additionally completed a six-month course in the 'Audio' department at SAE Music School. As of 2024, she is continuing her music technology studies, working towards completing the program.

Ladydust's path as a DJ has seen her perform over 700 sets at festivals worldwide alongside notable artists such as Orbital, Daniel Miller, Tricky, Steve Wynn, Sivert Hoyem, and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard. She has been the main guest at major events like the 'Denim Circus Exhibition' in Paris and numerous other cities, touring for 20 years with dozens of bands (details in 'Dust Sets').

Her work extends beyond DJing. She has managed music production for glamorous fashion shows, some of which aired on Fashion TV, and collaborated with major advertising companies to select music for TV spots and campaigns. Her music has graced diverse events, from the E Life Congress under the auspices of the Hellenic Republic to cultural events like those celebrating Nobel laureate Margarita Karapanou.

Ladydust also hosts her radio broadcast, 'Planet Ladydust', where she features fresh releases and classics. It has been hosted on several FM stations (Sto Kokkino 105.5, Nostos FM) and various other radio stations and portals like Ambush Radio in London every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
'Planet Ladydust' includes a segment called 'Tales of Planet Ladydust Interviews,' featuring innovative mini-broadcasts on YouTube where artists share their stories. Her Mixcloud page hosts her mixes, with thousands of listens and global recommendations.
In 2024, Ladydust began hosting a second radio show alongside the talented producer J. Manolakos. This unique broadcast blends music with engaging journalistic discussions. Tune in every Saturday from 14:00 to 16:00 (Athens Time Zone) on 98.1 FM (Athens Free Radio) to catch it live. The show is titled: "Holy Sound" .

Acting Blanche DuBois in 'A Streetcar Named Desire' once said, "I don't want realism. I want magic!" This resonates with Ladydust, whose first love was acting. After high school, she studied with renowned coaches like Bernard Hiller and Leon Herbert. Her acting career includes roles in international films such as 'Portable Life' (NL), 'Recetta' (CA), and 'The Final Pay Off' (GR). She has worked with Oscar-winning director Guy Nattiv in 'Magic Men' (IL) and starred in TV series like 'Heaven's Key' on ANT 1. As an executive producer, Ladydust worked on 'The Penal Colony,' which was featured at the Cannes Film Festival and received awards at Sydney's indie film fest. She also served as an assistant producer on the Bollywood film 'Tere Mere Darmiyan.' 'The Final Pay Off,' in which she stars, is distributed in the US and available on platforms like Amazon and Walmart.

Voice Acting and Presenting Ladydust has lent her voice to audiobooks for On Time Books and Book Voice, and has done TV and radio spots for major brands. She has a showreel available showcasing her voice acting work. Additionally, she enjoys presenting and has hosted various events and shows.

Fashion and Modeling In her early days, Ladydust was a fashion model, collaborating with top photographers and visual artists globally. She has been featured in editorials, catwalks, campaigns, and TV spots, with her work appearing in art projects, paintings, illustrations, and book covers. Her modeling portfolio, with around 700 shots, can be viewed here.
She has collaborated with many top photographers, visual artists, and instructors of aesthetics from around the world. Some of the photographers she has worked with include, in random order: Nikos Papadopoulos, Tasos Vrettos, Steven Pereira, Milo, Natalie Shau, C. Coutayar, Demosthenes Davvetas, Kitao Studio, Stathis Mamalakis, Olympia Mytilinaiou, A. Stavrinides, D. Petratzas, Philip Lavere, Ryan Schembri, Jamtul, M. Markidis, Y. Georgoulias, David Beckstead, Robert Balasko, Alex Kat, Spiros Poros, K. Mitropoulos, Stefanos Pasxos, Nantia Papanikolaou, Giorgos Kalfamanolis, Akis Paraskevopoulos, Haris Zambarloukos, Andonis Mamillos, Dennis Orchard, A. Argyrakis, Holy Mustache, Jim Garner, Amaryllis, Kevin Kubota, Kon/nos Konstantinou, Joan Fotopoulou, Nadia Kouloura, Theodoros Chliapas, Ioannis Valassakis, Endrit Halili, Kon/nos Pikadas, Adam Alex, Alexandros Iwannides, Spiros Agrianitis, Alkistis Terzi, Dimitra Gjonte, M. Restakis, Vasilis Pliatsikas, Markos Holevas, Periklis Lenas, Manos Cizek, George Fotopoulos, Orestis Charalambous, Giorgos Malekakis, J. Kekatos, A. Kalodoukas, Vishy Mogan, G. Bolanos, Pantelis Zervos, Nikos Vandoros, Mara Desypris, Seth Siro Anton, Thodoris Koutouvides, Argiris Karras, Wessam Omar, Dimitris Koumniotis, Angelo Evans, Dimitra Atsali, Ioanna Tzetzoumi, Nikos Vardakastanis, Thodoris Markou, M. Daloukas, Spyros Staveris, and Yorgos Mavropoulos, among many others.

Final Note Ladydust’s diverse activities in music, acting, and modeling reflects her passion for creativity. For more details on her work and collaborations, check out the links provided on her website. Read recommendations from top professionals in the music and cinema industries who have collaborated with her, as well as some of her interviews and credits, available in a translated PDF.