Name	Nico Panagiotopoulos
Height
Naionality	South African
Date of Birth	25-August-1971
Place of Birth	Pretoria, South Africa
Famous for	Acting

Nico Panagio (previously known as Nico Panagiotopoulos) is a South African actor and television presenter best known for his role as George Kyriakis on the SABC2 soapie 7de Laan (2001-2006), and as a presenter for the SABC3 magazine show Top Billing, since 2006. As of 6 September 2008 he is a co-presenter of the travel series Top Travel, a sister show to Top Billing, both of which are made by Tswelopele Productions. Nico was born and raised in Pretoria.

After matriculation at Pretoria Boys High School, Nico went on to complete his military service in the South African Navy. He was appointed the Captain of his Division and was ranked Able Seaman. Following five years in the corporate industry as manager of a chemical manufacturing business, Nico decided to return to his chilhood love of drama. He joined the Method Actor’s Training Centre and soon after graduating, started his drama career. Brief stints on Egoli and Generations preceded what would be the start of a long term contract with the soapie 7de Laan, in which he played businessman George Kyriakis. He has also performed in various theatre productions around the country. He soon realised that he had a talent for presenting and started honing his skills as a master of ceremonies. He comperes and guest-speaks for various events ranging from fashion shows and golf days to special occasions and corporate functions.