Born Dimitra Liani in 1955 in
Elefsina, she comes from a well-connected family. Her family hails from
Kleisoura, Kastoria and later moved to
Amyntaio. Her father was a distinguished army officer, Colonel Constantine Lianis, while her uncle
George Lianis was Minister, and her cousin Giorgos Lianis (born 1942) was member of parliament for her hometown. She worked as a cabin attendant with
Olympic Airways. == Personal life ==