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Markos Papadatos - Markos Papadatos

Markos Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator. For the past six years, Markos has played a vital role in the success of his college's official newspaper: he has held positions such as Public Relations Manager, Contributing Editor and veteran Staff Writer for his award-winning and Pacemaker-nominated college newspaper, The Knight News, stationed in Queens, New York. Markos has published 160 articles to date, one of the most in the college's 73 year history. He has written articles for every possible section of the newspaper including News, Opinions, Business, Features, Entertainment, Theater, Music, Literature, Travel, Culture, Religion and Interviews.

In addition to his college newspaper, Markos works as a New York Correspondent, Contributing Editor, and Reporter for the Greek-American press, where his articles have been published in numerous newspapers, journals, and magazines, spanning seven states; furthermore, his photography has appeared in several local newspapers and online media.

Markos' Interviews with Well-Known Celebrities and Dignitaries

Most of Markos Papadatos' articles specialize in spotlight profiles based on interviews (in person or via phone) conducted with various well-known celebrities and dignitaries. Over the past six years, Markos has had the good fortune of meeting and interviewing many world renown professors, dignitaries, politicians and celebrities which include Academy Award nominated/winning actors, Tony-nominated/winning actors, Emmy-nominated/winning actors, Grammy Award nominated and winning singers, Newbery Award winners, musicians, country vocalists, television personalities, authors, and many other significant individuals, including Grammy-award winning percussionist, Dame Evelyn Glennie, a Dame Commander of the British Empire (DBE).

For his college newspaper, The Knight News, Markos has interviewed country singers Chuck Wicks, Jake Owen, Joe Nichols, and Jo Dee Messina. Other well-known individuals he has interviewed include virtuoso violinist Robert McDuffie, jazz vocalist Jane Monheit, American Idol alum Elliott Yamin, veteran pop music singer Dionne Warwick, three-time Academy Award nominated actress Joan Allen, Broadway actress Rena Strober, and acclaimed tenor Michael Amante. In mixed martial arts, he has interviewed UFC full-contact fighter Pete "Drago" Sell.

Markos' Interviews for the Greek-American Press

For the Greek-American publications, Markos has interviewed actor Gilles Marini from Dancing with the Stars, American Idol's Season 9 finalists, Emmy-award winning Fox News broadcaster Ernie Anastos, CBS Business anchor Alexis Christoforous, New York Assemblwoman Aravella Simotas, as well as pop vocalist and Michael Jackson's lead guitarist Orianthi; moreover, his interview with New York's Nassau County Comptroller, The Honorable George Maragos made the front cover of NEO Magazine, as the Comptroller was honored as "NEO's Person of the Year."

Markos' Interviews for Broken Records Magazine

Finally, Markos is the Managing Editor and Staff Writer for Broken Records Magazine, one of the top independent music magazines that New York has to offer. It is available in print, digital and online formats. He has interviewed a wide spectrum of musicians and artists such as: Joe Jonas from the Jonas Brothers, country superstar Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts, Serena Ryder, Terry Lee Bolton, Jaron and the Long Road to Love, the band Runner Runner, Randy Houser, Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti from Alter Bridge, Sunny Sweeney, The Band Perry, Bill Anderson, Danika Holmes, Jessie and the Toy Boys, country star James Otto, Mark Ballas from Dancing with the Stars, Craig Morgan, Matt Nathanson, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Greenwood, Craig Campbell, Ashley Underwood, Joshua Gray, Mary Sarah, the JaneDear Girls, Aaron Tippin, Terri Clark, Ashley Underwood (from Survivor), Grammy-winning zydeco singer Chubby Carrier, country duo 10th and Carlisle, Billy Currington, and many others.

Markos' Interviews for Suite101's Sections

For Suite101, Markos was afforded the privilege to interview the following individuals for its various sections:

Visual and Performing Arts:

Tony nominated actors Danny Burstein and Rebecca Luker, as well as Gerard Salvador (from "Mamma Mia!") and stage actor Steven Fales.

Film and TV:

Canadian actor Lee Rumohr.

Pop, Gospel, Indie, Bluegrass, Folk and Country Music:

Singer-songwriters Ryan Cabrera, Tyler Hilton, Jeff Timmons from 98 Degrees; 80s teen queen Tiffany; Vicki Peterson from The Bangles, Eddie Money, country living legend Merle Haggard, country music stars Gretchen Wilson, Ricky Skaggs, Gene Watson, Suzy Bogguss, Lorrie Morgan, Kristin Chenoweth, Julie Roberts, Karen Fairchild from Little Big Town, Lonestar lead singer Richie McDonald, Jason Jones, Bryan White, JT Hodges, David St. Romain, Jimmy Wayne, James Wesley, Josh Gracin, Hunter Hayes, Frankie Ballard, The Secret Sisters, Eric Lee Beddingfield, Phil Vassar, Mark Wills, and Andy Griggs; country queens Connie Smith and Lynn Anderson, Steve Azar, Nashville Star winner Buddy Jewell, Grammy-nominated composer and pianist Jim Brickman; American Idol alumas Kimberley Locke, Melinda Doolittle and Brooke White; American Idol Season 10 contestant Kenzie Palmer; acoustic singer-songwriter Benny Marchant, radio personalities Christine Nagy from 106.7 Lite FM and Valerie Smaldone, lead singer Aaron Lewis from Staind, Joshua Miller from musical duo Nemesis, Carley Coma from Park Lane, indie country singers Brandon James, Jason Sturgeon, Marlee Scott, Dion Roy, DJ Miller, Jack Matranga, Candy Coburn, and Ty Brown from The Bachelorette, DJ Michael Sarysz, folk singer Tracy Grammer; gospel music sensations Yolanda Adams and Sandi Patty; Grammy-winning banjoist Alison Brown, Benjamin Utecht (former Super Bowl Champion turned singer), Christian singer-songwriters Fernando Ortega and Mark Schultz; Chantelle Bernard from dance/music group Six D,as well as bluegrass singer/mandolin player Sierra Hull, International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Female Vocalist of the Year nominee Sonya Isaacs, and IBMA winners Dale Ann Bradley, Claire Lynch and Rhonda Vincent; moreover, his interviews with American Idol alum Matt Giraud and rock queen Nancy Wilson from Heart garnered Editor's Choice Awards!

Education and Career:

Queens College President Dr. James Muyskens, as well as several other noteworthy educators.

Markos' Educational Background

In 2006, Markos earned his Bachelor of Arts cum laude degree in Political Science [with a concentration in Law & Politics], and minored in Anthropology, and the Business and Liberal Arts (BALA) Honors Program. Markos earned his Master's degree in elementary education (grades 1-6) in 2008, as well as a Post-Master's degree in a Literacy Specialty (grades B-6) in 2010. In addition to teaching, journalism is his biggest passion in life.

In his spare time, his hobbies include writing, e-mailing, and listening to country music.