Help Eleanna stay in the USA

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Dear friends, supporters, and art lovers,

My name is Eleanna Finokalioti, an actress, singer, and performer originally from Crete, Greece. For the past five years, I’ve been living and working in New York City, where I’ve had the honor of performing on renowned stages, Off-Broadway theaters, and celebrated venues.

Over the years, I've been fortunate to collaborate with incredible professionals and productions in music, theater, cinema, and TV, such as the Broadway-bound musical Goodbye New York, the Off-Broadway musical Anne Frank, A Musical, the Greek TV series One August Night and the award-winning film The Waiter, among other projects. I also released my debut studio album Taxidia Psichis, which ranked in Greece's IFPI Top 15. These experiences, along with securing multiple artist visas for extraordinary talent, have shaped my path and fueled my commitment to my craft.

This year, my birthday holds special significance as I reflect on the milestones I’ve reached and the dreams I am determined to pursue. To mark this occasion, I am reaching out to ask for your help in building the next chapter of my artistic journey.

I am now at a pivotal moment in my career. After years of dedication and securing three O1B visas for extraordinary artistic talent, I am seeking to advance my training and also apply for an EB-1A (Artist Green Card). This visa will provide me with the stability to continue building my career in the United States without the ongoing stress of visa limitations. It will also open doors to more opportunities in major productions and allow me to grow further as an artist.

This journey comes with significant financial challenges, including visa-related expenses, advanced training costs, and living expenses in New York City. While I have worked hard to sustain myself, this next step requires additional resources that I cannot achieve alone.

To celebrate my birthday and my artistic goals, I invite you to join me in this effort. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful impact and bring me closer to continuing my journey.

Your support will enable me to pursue my dreams and inspire others by showing how the arts can transform lives and connect people across the globe.

If donating isn’t possible, sharing this campaign within your network or offering advice and resources for international artists would be immensely appreciated.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for considering supporting this dream. Together, we can make this next chapter a reality.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Eleanna Finokalioti