Katerina Razelou was born in Athens and trained at the Drama School of Theatre of Art. She also studied English Literature at the University of Athens, graduating in 1980. Razelou is an actress active in theater and film. In addition to acting, she is a published poet and playwright, with works including Delenda Carthago (1993), Nostimon Imar (1998), Heroic Virtue (1999), and the play The Youth of Sidon.