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Loucas Yiorkas

About

Quick Facts

Name
Loucas Yiorkas

Born
18 October 1986

Nationality
馃嚚馃嚲 Cypriot

National Selection
Ellinik贸s Telik贸s 2011

In Eurovision
2011 D眉sseldorf

Song
Watch My Dance (& Stereo Mike, 2011)

Biography

Born on October 18, 1986, in Aradippou, Cyprus, Loukas Yiorkas began his journey in a small town, fostering a passion for music that would soon define his career. Balancing his artistic pursuits, Yiorkas also delved into academic studies, choosing to study Biology at the University of Patras, demonstrating his multifaceted talents.

Yiorkas’ ascent to fame began with his participation in the Greek version of “The X Factor”. It led him to victory in the first season of the show in 2009. This win was not just a milestone in his career but also a stepping stone towards greater musical endeavors.

Following his success on “The X Factor,” Yiorkas quickly capitalized on his newfound fame. In September 2009, he released his first EP titled “Mazi,” which was warmly received and attained gold certification.聽

Yiorkas’ discography showcases his evolving musical style, marked by a blend of contemporary and traditional Greek elements. His notable singles include “Tha Peso, Tha Sikotho” (2010), the Eurovision entry “Watch My Dance” featuring Stereo Mike (2011), and a series of hits like “Gia Proti Fora” (2011), “Ematha” (2012), and “Eklapsa” (2013). Each year brought new singles, expanding his musical repertoire and reinforcing his position in the Greek music scene. His recent works include “Mona Liza” and “Pame Ap’ Tin Arxi” (2020), “Mou Eleipses Poly” and “Gia Tin Ellada” (2021), and “An M’ Agapas” (2022).

A highlight of Yiorkas’ career was representing Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Germany. Teaming up with Stereo Mike, they performed “Watch My Dance,” securing a commendable seventh place with 120 points.聽

Entries

Watch My Dance (featuring Stereo Mike)

Country
馃嚞馃嚪 Greece

Year
2011

Language
English
Greek

Lyrics
Eleana Vrachali

Music
Giannis Christodoulopoulos

Dancers
Pavlos Manogiannakis
Manos Davarias
Giannis Saikin
Michalis Spiridis

Results Semi

Points: 133
Position: 1聽
Running order: 19

Results Finals

Points: 120
Position: 7
Running order: 9