Cyprus

And this ís the allocation draw!

Today, the allocation draw took part. The following order is not known yet, but it is known which country has to perform in which semifinal. 1st semifinal, 1st half North Macedonia Belarus Lithuania Sweden Slovenia Australia Ireland Russia 1st semifinal, 2nd half Norway Cyprus Croatia Azerbaijan Malta Israel Ukraine Romania Belgium 2nd semifinal, 1st half Austria Moldova Poland San Marino Serbia Iceland Czech Republic Greece Estonia 2nd semifinal, 2nd half Denmark Bulgaria Switzerland Finland Armenia Latvia Georgia Portugal Albania final – these countries are automatically qualified France (votes in semi 2) Germany (votes in semi 1) Italy (votes in semi 1) Spain (votes in semi 2) The Netherlands (votes in semi 1) United Kingdom (votes in semi 2)

Today: semi final allocation draw

On Tuesday 28 January at 16:10 CET, the Semi-Final Allocation Draw will take place to decide which country will perform in which of the 2 Semi-Finals. During the ceremony, the Host City Insignia will be handed over from the city of Tel Aviv to the Mayor of Rotterdam. You can watch the entire event here at 16:10 CET. You will be able to see the 2020 Eurovision hosts Chantal Janzen, Edsilia Rombley and Jan Smit at work, as they will host the allocation draw too. The event will take place at Rotterdam’s City Hall. The pots for the allocation draw are as follows: Pot 1: Albania Austria Croatia North Macedonia Serbia Slovenia Switzerland Pot 2: Australia Denmark Estonia Finland Iceland Norway Sweden Pot 3: Armenia Azerbaijan Belarus Georgia Moldova Russia Ukraine Pot 4: Bulgaria Cyprus Greece Malta Portugal Romania San Marino Pot 5: Belgium Czech Republic Ireland Israel Latvia Lithuania Poland source: eurovision.tv

Sandro Nicolas

About Quick Facts NameAlessandro Rütten Born04 October 1996 Nationality🇩🇪 German National SelectionInternal selection 2020 In Eurovision2020 Rotterdam (cancelled) SongRunning! (2020, cancelled) Biography Sandro Nicolas is an American-Greek singer. He was born and raised in Heinsberg, Germany. His father is American and his mother is Greek. He started playing drums and guitar lessons and from the age of 15 he started writing his own songs. In 2015, she took part in the talent show Das Supertalent. In 2018 he participated in the eighth season of “The Voice of Germany” (the German version of “The Voice”). He performed Shawn Mendes’ song “In My Blood”, making all four coaches rotate their chairs.In 2019 he participated in the “New Wave Festival” in Sochi, Russia, representing the United States, finishing 6th. From there, he started using the pseudonym and artistic Sandro Nicolas.He may have grown up in Germany but speaks fluent Greek because of his Greek roots and Greek education.On November 29, 2019, the Cyprus Radio Foundation announced Sandro Nicolas as its representative for the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen, due to the cancellation of the contest. Cypriot broadcaster CyBC decided not to invite Sandro for the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. Sandro himself changed his stage name in Sammy Clay, but is currently known as TYLR or Tylrfromheaven. Entries Running! Country🇨🇾 Cyprus Year2020 LanguageEnglish LyricsAlfie ArcuriSebastian RickardsOctavian RasinariuAlessandro Rütten MusicAlfie ArcuriSebastian RickardsOctavian RasinariuAlessandro RüttenTeo DK Backings– Results Semi Points: –Position: –Running order: – Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/Jl_qEw_4OK0

Eleftheria Eleftheriou

About Quick Facts NameEleftheria Eleftheriou Born12 May 1989 Nationality Cypriot National SelectionEllinikós Telikós 2012A Song For Europe 2006 (Cyprus) In Eurovision2012 Baku SongAphrodisiac (2012) Biography Eleftheria Eleftheriou is a Cypriot singer. She was born on May 12, 1989, in Paralimni, Cyprus, and grew up in Frenaros in the Ammochostos Province. At the age of 9, she began lessons in music theory and piano. At 15, she took vocal lessons for a year. After some performances in music bands and as a soloist in the folk orchestra of RIK, she began her professional singing career at the age of 18. During her studies at the University of Surrey in southern England in Music and Performance, she worked for a year in a Greek venue as a singer. Career In 2009, she participated in the second season of the Greek TV music competition The X-Factor, where she managed to reach the fifth live show. Specifically, the songs she performed during her time there included: “Den milo gia mia nykhta ego” (live 1), “Kopse kai moirase sta dyo” (live 2), “Kathe fora pou me koitazeis” (live 3), “Girls just wanna have fun” and “Stin Diskotek” (live 4) and “No One” (live 5). After her departure, she received a collaboration offer from the singer and presenter of the contest, Sakis Rouvas. She then performed live in Thessaloniki with Nikos Vertis. In 2010, she released four songs: “Kendro tou Kosmou”, “Otan Chamilonoume to Fos”, “S.O.S. (Let the music play)”, and “Tubles Are Turning”. The last song, which was a candidate in the Greek final for representing Greece in Eurovision, was disqualified when it leaked online early, a fact that was deemed unfair to the other contestants before the official presentation of the candidate songs by ERT. In 2011, she collaborated with the band House Twins on the song “Never”, while also performing at Fantasia with Nikos Vertis. On March 12, 2012, after a vote, she was declared the winner and represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest held in Baku. She performed the song “Aphrodisiac” and ultimately placed 17th with a total of 64 points. After Eurovision, she embarked on the Aphrodisiac Tour in and outside of Greece. She also performed at the Fix Live club with Panos Kiamos, Giorgos Papadopoulos, and Rec. That same year, she won the “Best Cypriot Artist” award at the Cyprus Music Awards and released three more songs. The songs “Hearts Collide”, “Mystiko mou” (with Goin’ Through), and “Taxidi sti Vrochi”, which was the soundtrack for the Cypriot series “Vals me dodeka theous”. During the winter season of 2012-13, she performed at Club 22 with Panos Kiamos, Goin’ Through, and Vasiliki Dada. In 2013, she released three songs, made a brief appearance in the Cypriot series “Aspra Balonia”, and toured Greece, Cyprus, and Australia with Panos Kiamos. In 2014, she released her first studio album, “Teleiosame”, as well as three new songs. She also participated in the Greek TV show Your Face Sounds Familiar, performed with Panos Kalidis and Nancy Alexiadi at Lido Live Clubbing, and toured the US and Australia with Panos Kiamos. In 2015, she released the songs “Nyhtes Kaftes” and “Kane Mia Efchi”, performed live at Cabaret-Kolonaki with Lambis Livieratos and Christina Salti, and went on tour. In the 2015-16 season, she had a leading role in the series “Didyma Fengaria”. In 2016, she released the songs “Ston Kosmo Ton Diko Tis” and “Mamma Mia”, toured the US and Canada with Giorgos Tsalikis, and during the winter season of 2016-17 performed at Teatro Music Hall with Notis Sfakianakis and Vasilis Karras. In 2017, she released the song “Soma, vlemma kai psychi”. In 2018, she released the song “S’ Efxaristo” and during the 2018-19 season, she performed live with Stamatis Gonidis and Nikos Makropoulos. In 2019, she released the songs “Bonita” and “Den Ehoume Schesi” and performed at Frangelico with Christos Cholidis and Giorgos Giannias. During the 2019-20 season, she performed with Nikos Vertis, Nikiforos, Vangelis Kakouriotis, Morfoula Iakovidi, and Haris Savva. In 2020, she released the songs “Calm Down” with Koki and “Oi Istories mas” with Katerina Stikoudi. In 2021, she participated in the SKAI TV reality show, Survivor. Afterward, she released the song “Pame Ela”, a remake of Pamela’s song with the same title. During the winter season of 2021-2022, she performed at the Votanikos nightclub with Stamatis Gonidis and Nikos Makropoulos. In the summer of 2022, she toured with Nikos Oikonomopoulos. Entries Aphrodisiac Country🇬🇷 Greece Year2012 LanguageEnglish LyricsDimitri StassosMikaela StenströmDajana Lööf MusicDimitri StassosMikaela StenströmDajana Lööf BackingsVictoria Chalkitis DancersSissy BaxevanakiJenia Evgenios BuliGeorgios PapadopoulosSofia Michouli Results Semi Points: 116Position: 4Running order: 3 Results Finals Points: 64Position: 17Running order: 16 https://youtu.be/NreIi8ma_PY?si=79GlWy8KlsDU4zlV

Ivi Adamou

About Quick Facts NameIvi Adamou Born24 November 1993 Nationality🇨🇾 Cypriot National SelectionA Song For Ivi 2012 In Eurovision2012 Malmö SongLa La Love (2012) Biography Ivi Adamou is a celebrated Greek Cypriot singer, born on 24 November 1993 in Agia Napa, Cyprus. She currently resides in Alexandroupoli, Greece. Ivi first gained popularity after competing in the Greek version of The X Factor’s second season, mentored by Giorgos Theofanous. Following her X Factor journey, she signed with Sony Music Greece. In 2012, she represented Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest with “La La Love”. Her debut EP, Kalokairi Stin Kardia, was released in 2010. That year, she also released the holiday EP, Christougenna Me Tin Ivi Adamou, known internationally as Christmas with Ivi Adamou. Her debut album, San Ena Oniro, dropped in July 2011, with standout tracks like “Krata Ta Matia Sou Klista”, “Kano Mia Efhi”, and “Voltes St Asteria”. While Eho Ourano was anticipated in summer 2013, it remained unreleased. However, her second studio album, Diko Mou, is set to release on 28 November 2022. Ivi also contributed songs for movies, notably for two Barbie films. She made her theater debut in 2015 with Barbarella: the 80’s Musical. Ivi’s style has been influenced by notable artists like Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, and Elena Paparizou. She’s earned titles such as “Pop Queen” and “Teen Idol” in Greece. Her debut EP received gold certification in Greece, and her holiday EP achieved platinum status in Portugal. Ivi has been honored with nominations and awards, particularly from MAD Video Music Awards and Madame Figaro Awards. In 2012, she uniquely clinched the “best singer in Cyprus” title. After her Eurovision performance, Adamou toured various countries and collaborated with significant artists, including a recording with Spanish DJ Marsal Ventura titled “Time to Love.” Later in Greece, she worked on “Ase Me” with Kleopatra from Stavento. Although she planned an album release in early 2013, the album was delayed. Stavento and Adamou collaborated again on the song “Na Sou Tragoudo.” By April 2013, Adamou reconnected with Sony Music Greece and hinted at her new album, “Eho Ourano” (I Have Sky). In May, she released the single “Ponane Oi Agapes” (Loves Hurt) and performed at the MAD Video Music Awards. Unfortunately, due to the closure of Sony Music Greece, her album was shelved. In early 2014, she teased a special song release, appeared at 2014 MadWalk, and rumors floated about her becoming a coach on The Voice of Greece. In mid-2014, she confirmed her performance at the 2014 MAD Video Music Awards and embarked on a summer tour with Stavento. Although she was considered to host the Cypriot national selection for Eurovision 2015, the role went to another artist. Later that year, Adamou started another residency show with famous Greek artists. In 2015, Adamou’s “La La Love” ranked sixth among the most-watched Eurovision songs on YouTube. That year saw her engaging in multiple performances, including the Cyprus MadWalk and Eurovision Cruise. By mid-year, she launched a summer tour and revealed her participation in a musical titled “Barbarella: the 80’s Musical” that premiered in November. 2016 began with a new single announcement and collaboration with Stavento on their new album. By mid-year, she released a song remake, “Akou Sopa.” Adamou continued to dazzle the music scene in 2017 with live performances and new releases. One highlight was her role in the Greek production of the rock musical “Jesus Christ Superstar.” By 2018, she had joined Panik Records, launched a residency in Thessaloniki, and released a hit song “Diko Mou” with Stavento. In 2019, she joined another residency at Fantasia Live, leading to several collaborations and the release of the song “Pao.” In 2021, she was recognized as Musician of the Year for the third time at the Madame Figaro Awards. The year also marked another collaboration with Stavento and a successful residency extended into 2022. By 2022, Adamou was back with new songs like “Agoraki Mou” and “Rikse Me.” She also started a residency in Box Athens and announced her upcoming second studio album, “Diko Mou,”, wich was released on 28 November 2022. The album reached the gold status. In March 2023, Ivi’s new single “De s’afino” was released. In April, she performed at the Spanish Eurovision preparty in Madrid. In May, she collaborated with Stavento; they released a new single, “Sto giatro”. The two did a summer tour together. Entries La La Love Country🇨🇾 Cyprus Year2012 LanguageEnglish LyricsAlex PapaconstantinouBjörn DjupströmAlexandra ZakkaViktor Svensson MusicAlex PapaconstantinouBjörn DjupströmAlexandra ZakkaViktor Svensson BackingsBjörn DjupströmVictoria TaylorWiveca Hartmann Knudsen DancersTatiana DemetriadesOlga Pilaki Results Semi Points: 91Position: 7Running order: 12 Results Finals Points: 65Position: 16Running order: 8 https://youtu.be/ex133UhxB64?si=hpkQZl_xzk6NBasi

Christos Mylordos

About Quick Facts NameChristos Mylordos Born30 April 1991 Nationality🇨🇾 Cypriot National SelectionPerformance 2011 In Eurovision2011 Düsseldorf SongSan aggelos s’agapisa (2011) Biography Christos Mylordos (Greek: Χρίστος Μυλόρδος) (Nicosia, April 30, 1991) is a Cypriot singer. On September 10, 2010, he won the talent show Performance, the Cypriot version of X Factor, with the song ‘Love Supreme’ by Robbie Williams. With 11,004 votes, he comfortably beat Louis Panagiotou (5,924 points), who represented Cyprus at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2006. As a result, he was chosen to represent his country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Germany with the song ‘San aggelos s’agapisas’. However, he did not manage to qualify for the final. The song “Giates mafineis mono” was the follow up of this song in 2012. Christos started working at the Asmation Live Stage in Nicosia in 2013, as one of the permanent performers there. With 5 other Cypriot artists, he formed a team and worked together until May 2014. A new collaboration started in February 2015, with the VSeven Live Club in Paphos. In May of that year, Christos’ new single “Na pou girises” was released. He later became member of the Venue Club team in Larnaka. That lasted until May 2016. He left the Venue Club for a short time to return in October. Since 2017, Mylordos performs in several clubs. He especially sang in the Baraki club in Nicosia. That stopped in March 2020, due to the COVID19 crisis, but in June he left Baraki. However, in June 2021 he started to perform again at Baraki. In February 2022 he started performing in the Classico All Day Bar in Nicosia until it closed in December of the same year. Entries San Aggelos S’Agapisa Country🇨🇾 Cyprus Year2011 LanguageGreek LyricsMichalis Antoniou MusicAndreas Anastasiou BackingsChrissie Andreou MaroulliAgathaggelos AgathaggelouChristos NikolaouPavlos PolichrinisAntoniou Antonis Results Semi Points:Position:Running order: Results Finals Points:Position:Running order: https://youtu.be/RxkBW0ey5BU?si=kGQqH-mZLDVaMMPV

Minus One

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts MembersFrançois MichelettoHarrys PariConstantinos AmerikanosAntonis LoizidesChristopher Ioannides Founded2009 Nationality🇨🇾 Cypriot National SelectionInternal selection 2016Eurovision Song Project 2015 In Eurovision2016 Stockholm SongAlter Ego (2016) Biography Minus One is a Cypriot rock band. Formed in 2009 in Limassol, Cyprus, Minus One initially consisted of lead vocalist François Micheletto, guitarist Harrys Pari, bassist Constantinos Amerikanos, and drummer Chris J (Christopher Ioannides). In 2015, Minus One participated in the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. However, their song “Shine” reached a third position in the final. Minus One reached new heights when they were internally chosen to represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest a year later. Their entry, “Alter Ego,” reachted the final, earning them a respectable 21st place finish. After Eurovision, Loizides and Micheletto left the band and were replaced by Constantinos Amerikanos and Maxim Theofanides. Building on their Eurovision success, Minus One released their debut album, “Red Black White,” in 2016. The release was met with critical acclaim, further establishing the band as a rising force in the rock music scene. Songs like “The Reason I Stay” and “Save Me” showcased their ability to craft catchy, radio-friendly tunes without compromising their edgier rock roots. Since then, Minus One has continued to evolve and grow as a band. They have toured extensively, performing in renowned venues and festivals across Europe, including supporting legendary rock band Bon Jovi on their “This House Is Not for Sale” tour. Their dynamic stage presence and infectious energy have made them a favorite among concert-goers, and their reputation as a must-see live act continues to grow. In 2021, Minus One released their highly anticipated second album, “Got it covered,”. Tracks like “Girl”, “What’s up” and “My girl – where did you sleep last night” were released on single. In 2021, the new single “Pretty woman” was released. Entries Alter Ego Country🇨🇾 Cyprus Year2016 LanguageEnglish LyricsMinus OneThomas G:son MusicMinus OneThomas G:son BackingsLars Säfsund Results Semi Points: 164Position: 8Running order: 11 Results Finals Points: 96Position: 21Running order: 14 https://youtu.be/idUxTqmCFR0

Despina Olympiou

About Quick Facts NameDespina Olympiou Born17 October 1975 Nationality🇨🇾 Cypriot National SelectionInternal selection 2013 In Eurovision2013 Malmö SongAn Me Thimasai (2013) Biography Despina Olympiou, also known as Dena Olympiou, is a Cypriot singer. Despina Olympiou grew up in Limassol, Cyprus. Her musical journey began there, later taking her to London where she studied piano and music theory at Trinity College. Launching her music career in 1992, Olympiou relocated to Athens, Greece in 1993. During her time there, she collaborated with renowned artists like Yiannis Parios, Haris Alexiou, and Dimitris Mitropanos, to name a few. Notably, she featured on the George Sarri album with the track “I kounia mas”. Her debut album, “Ton Mation sou i Kalimera”, showcased work from several Greek artists. In 2002, Olympiou signed with Universal Greece. A year later, she teamed up with Michalis Hatzigiannis, producing the hit single “Na ‘soun allios” from the album “Vale Mousiki”. The CD achieved platinum status. Her subsequent albums, “Exoume Logo” and “Auto ine Agapi”, featured songs predominantly written by the Pantelia brothers, with the leading single titled “Kapote”. Olympiou’s 2007 single “Pes to Dinata” achieved great success in Greece and Cyprus. Collaborating once more with Hatzigiannis, she released “Mazi Xorista”. Her duet with Hatzigiannis, “O Paradisos”, won the Best Duet award at the 2008 MAD Video Music Awards. Her 2010 album, ‘Mia stigmi’, was another success, with singles like ‘Pano stin agapi’ and ‘Adynamia’. In 2012, her duet with Stereo Mike, ‘Den s’ afino apo ta matia mou’, became popular in both Cyprus and Greece. Despina Olympiou represented Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö, Sweden. The Cypriot entry, a Greek song titled “An me thimasai”, was unveiled in February. Although versions in English and Spanish were created for promotion, Olympiou’s performance in the semi-finals did not advance her to the final round. Later in 2013 she teamed up with Constantinos Christoforou to perform in Greece and Cyprus. That caused a stir in December 2014. Despina was one of the jury members in the 2015 Cypriot national final for Eurovision. She performed in the show, together with Constantinos. But… Contantinos wrote one of the competing songs. In the end, Constantinos’ song did not win. In 2015, Despina gave several performances at the Barbarella Live Party in Thessaloniki. She also played the show “Medina darling” with Bessy Malfa and Krinio Nikolaou. In 2016 she went back to Thessaloniki for a lot of performances, a.o. with Krinio Nikolaou. She performed in Limassol with Constantinos. She also released the song “Gyrna se mena” in December. The song was followed in May 2017 by “Pánta érchetai i avgí” and “Opou mas pai i karthia” in November. In early 2018, Despina was part of a show were she performed songs of Yiorgos Chatzinasios and Yiorgos Theofanous. She performed in the show Notes Live with a.o. Constantinos Christoforou and Evridiki. The tour continued in 2019, when she also performed together with Kostas Hatzis. In April 2020, Despina released a new song, “Mi skefteis ksana”. She also participated in the show Just The 2 Of Us. In September 2021 a new song, “Ki as ehis figi” was released. Entries An Me Thimasai Country🇨🇾 Cyprus Year2013 LanguageGreek LyricsZenon Zindilis MusicAndreas Giorgallis Backings– Results Semi Points: 11Position: 15Running order: 14 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/Ekx8mT-fR80?si=WowYD3as9PHuVsbt

Eleni Foureira

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts NameEntela Fureraj Born07 March 1987 Nationality???????? Greek National SelectionInternal selection 2018Ellinikos Telikos 2010 In Eurovision2018 Lisbon SongFuego (2018) Biography Eleni Foureira was born in Albania, but went to Greece at a very young age. She began her career as a member of the all girl band Mystique. In 2007, they initially released a single titled “Se álli selída”, while in 2008 they released their first album entitled “Mazí”. The group’s biggest success was the song “(Min káneis pos) De thymásai”. Eventually the band was dissolved in 2010.Eleni Foureira began her solo career shortly after. In February 2010, she took part in the Greek national final for the Eurovision Song Contest along with Manos Pyrovolakis and rapper Don’t Ask with the song “I kivotós tou Nóe”. In October of that year, she began performing in the nightclub Anodos. In December 2010, her first album, “Eleni Fouriera”, was released. She earned a platinum disc for the album. In 2011, she won two Mad Video Music awards. During the summer she participated in the “Hot Soft” tour with Kostas Martakis. She also performed with Sakis Rouvas and Onirama.In February 2012, Eleni appeared on the single “MadWalk by Vodafone – The Fashion Music Project”. In May she performed at the Mad Video Music Awards. She won two awards. In July 2012, her second solo album released by Minos EMI entitled “Ti Poniró Mou Zitás”. In January 2013, the video clip of the song “Pio érotas pethaíneis” was released. During the winter season 2013-2014, she performed in the successful band Fever along with Vasilis Karras and Nikos Economopoulos. In April 2014, a new track titled “Vázo tin kardiá” was released, which was one of the biggest radio hits of the year. In June of that year, she released her new video clip entitled “Party Sleep Repeat (PSR)”. During the summer of 2015 Eleni toured all over Greece, participating in many large music festivals. From October until mid-2016, she starred in the musical “Barbarella: The 80’s Musical”. On February 29, 2016, a video clip of her song “De Sou Chrostáo Agápi” was posted on YouTube, dedicated to women who experience violence. In the summer of the same year she released the song “Delicious” in collaboration with Albanian singer Imer and “Ti Koitás?” in collaboration with rapper Mike. In December of that year, she released a Christmas song and a few months after the new year, “Móno Gia Séna” came out. In september 2017, the British rapper A.M. SNiPER, released a record called “Send For Me” in collaboration with Eleni Fouriera and rapper Afro B. In 2018, she was able to represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Fuego”. The song was one of the hot favorites to win the contest and became 2nd in the end, the best score so far for Cyprus. Shortly after the success at Eurovision, she signed a contract with the US-based record label Sony Music while also launching preparations for the Eleni Foureira international Summer Tour. She received a Mad Music Award for Best Pop Female Artist of the Year. In august of that year, her new single “Caramela” was released. Meanwhile, “Fuego” became gold in Norway and Sweden. On April 5, 2019, Eleni Foureira released her international collaboration with Snoop Dogg and Kaan. A month later, her first international EP “Gypsy Woman” was released via Spotify, which includes five foreign language songs: The self-titled “Gypsy Woman (La-Da-Dee)”, “El Ritmo Psicodelico”, ” Call Ya’, ‘Barcelona’ and ‘Maria’. At the Cyprus Super Music Awards 2019, she won two awards: “Best Female Modern” and “Best International Videoclip”. In June 2019, she performed at the Mad Video Music Awards, where she also won two awards: “Best Female Modern” and “Song Of The Year MAD Radio”. In July 2019, she released the song “Loquita” in collaboration with Claydee, and on September 3, she released the song “Another Level” with Lil Barty. In the 2019-2020 season Eleni was on the jury of the Greek music show The Final Four. On March 3, 2020, she released the song “Yayo”, which featured rapper Kareem Kalokoh on vocals. On June 19, she released her new song, titled “Temperatura,” which was also released in Spanish. In November 2020, she announced that she was going to release a disco themed EP that contained 3 songs with the lead single “Light It Up” and the promotional single “Try Me”. In December, she participated for the 11th consecutive year in the Mad Video Music Awards where she received the awards “Best Female Modern” and “Best Duet” for the collaboration with Claydee. In 2021, she hosted the musical reality show House Of Fame. In May 2022, she released a song “Mono esy kai ego” in collaboration with Konstantinos Argiros, while a month later it was followed by “Poki Poki”. Entries Fuego Country???????? Cyprus Year2018 LanguageEnglish LyricsAlex PapaconstantinouGeraldo SandellViktor SvenssonAnderz WrethovDidrick MusicAlex PapaconstantinouGeraldo SandellViktor SvenssonAnderz WrethovDidrick BackingsMarlene LindahlLovisa BengtssonKeisha von ArnoldCelia CaapTeddy Sky Results Semi Points: 262Position: 2Running order: 19 Results Finals Points: 436Position: 2Running order: 25 https://youtu.be/vyDTbJ4wenY

Maria Elena Kyriakou

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts NameMaria Elena Kyriakou Born11 January 1984 Nationality🇨🇾 Cypriot National SelectionEurosong 2015 – NERIT & MAD Show In Eurovision2015 Vienna SongOne Last Breath (2015) Biography Maria Elena Kyriakou is a Greek Cypriot singer. She was born on January 11, 1984, in Larnaca, Cyprus, and has been living there ever since. She has three siblings: a brother named Kyriakos Pavlou and two sisters. At the age of 13, her mother enrolled her in a music school. After a few years, she studied philosophy at the University of Ioannina, and during her first year, she received a proposal from Giannis Ploutarchos, which she rejected as she wanted to continue her studies. After two years at the University of Ioannina, she decided to return to Cyprus and pursued her studies at the University of Cyprus. After graduating, she established her own tutorial center. In 2011, her mother suggested that she try her luck on Greek Idol, but she declined. Maria Elena Kyriakou auditioned for The Voice of Greece at the age of 29. In the final, she performed her own song, “Dyo Egoismoi,” and a duet with her coach on the song “No More Tears (Enough Is Enough).” When she advanced to the second round with Areti Kosmidi and Lefteris Kintatos, she sang “Because of You,” the song she had performed in the blind auditions. Maria Elena Kyriakou won the first season and received a record deal with Universal Music Greece. Maria Elena Kyriakou represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2015 with the song “One Last Breath”. The song qualified for the final, where it ranked 19th with 23 points. After Eurovision, she released the singles “Mia anapnoi”, “Otherside” and “Choris Elena”. After Eurovision, Maria Elena kept on performing on live stages. Entries One Last Breath Country🇬🇷 Greece Year2015 LanguageEnglish LyricsEvelina TzioraVaggelis Konstantinidis MusicEfthivoulos TheocharousMaria Elena Kyriakou BackingsAlex EconomouKaterina KyirakouEfthivoulos Theocharous (piano) Results Semi Points: 81Position: 6Running order: 6 Results Finals Points: 23Position: 19Running order: 15 https://youtu.be/1RZ2JGC9Nlw