Ioannis Apergis, a Greek actor with Albanian roots, has distinguished himself for his career both on television and in the theatre, most recently participating in the performance "Seswar for Assassins" at the Lambeti Theatre. He has publicly shared experiences from his childhood in Greece, describing how he experienced difficulties, such as being left with his family in a park as a child. These experiences, along with the challenges he faced as a child of immigrants, profoundly defined him and remain vivid memories that influence his work today.

In the face of the financial difficulties he faced along the way, he spoke openly about his involvement in a variety of jobs, from waiter to painter. He firmly believes that these experiences give him perspective and resilience. At the same time, Apergis expresses a desire to help other people going through difficult situations, such as refugees, influenced by the difficult images he has experienced, both in the past and today.

He has often spoken about the challenges he faced because of his background, such as discrimination and his struggle for professional acceptance. He faced strong feelings of being an 'outsider' in his school years, where, he recalls, teachers treated children of different nationalities with prejudice. These experiences defined him and strengthened his sensitivity to social issues of inclusiveness, encouraging his efforts to gain a foothold in the art world despite the adversity he faced.

At the same time, Apergis is known for his deep sensitivity to refugees and social injustice. This sensitivity is reflected in his artistic choices so far. Both on stage and on television, he brings elements from his personal experiences, focusing on characters with rich emotional depth. Outside of acting, he contributes his time and energy to social activities, and publicly shares his desire to help those experiencing difficult situations, emphasizing the importance of resilience and solidarity in personal and collective journeys.