Inscription
Elena Paparizou is inscribed as the seventh Global Music Royalty in June 2018.
She is chosen for her multiple participations and great success in Global Music, having won 2 gold medals as a solo artist and 1 as part of Antique.
She is chosen for her multiple participations and great success in Global Music, having won 2 gold medals as a solo artist and 1 as part of Antique.
Presentation
Elena Paparizou is a Greek-Swedish singer who has gained widespread acclaim for her dynamic voice, charismatic stage presence, and ability to blend pop with traditional Greek music elements. Born on January 31, 1982, in Borås, Sweden, to Greek parents, she grew up immersed in both Greek and Scandinavian cultures, which later influenced her eclectic musical style. From a young age, she showed a strong interest in the performing arts and began singing professionally during her teenage years.
Her rise to fame began as one half of the musical duo Antique, formed with her childhood friend Nikos Panagiotidis. Antique achieved success in both Greece and Sweden with a unique sound that fused Eurodance with Greek folk influences. Their breakthrough came in 2001 when they represented Greece at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Die for You," finishing in third place. This marked Greece’s best result at the time and brought Elena significant recognition across Europe.
After several successful years with Antique, Elena launched her solo career in the early 2000s. Her debut solo album quickly established her as a leading figure in the Greek pop scene. In 2005, she returned to Eurovision as a solo artist, representing Greece with the song "My Number One." Her energetic performance and the song’s catchy fusion of pop and traditional Greek sounds led her to victory, making her the first artist to bring a Eurovision win to Greece. This achievement turned her into a national icon and boosted her international profile.
Following her Eurovision success, Elena released multiple successful albums in both Greek and English, consistently producing chart-topping hits. Her music, often characterized by powerful vocals and a mix of dance, pop, and laïko elements, appeals to a broad audience. She has maintained a strong presence in the Greek and Cypriot music markets, while also enjoying popularity in Sweden and other parts of Europe.
In addition to her recording career, Elena has worked as a television personality, including as a judge on talent shows, where her experience and warm demeanor have earned her admiration. She is known for her professionalism, resilience, and ability to adapt to changing musical trends while remaining true to her roots.
Elena Paparizou’s career is marked by longevity, artistic evolution, and cultural influence. She is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential female artists in Greece’s modern music history. Her legacy includes not only her chart successes and Eurovision triumph but also her role in bringing contemporary Greek music to a broader European audience.
Her rise to fame began as one half of the musical duo Antique, formed with her childhood friend Nikos Panagiotidis. Antique achieved success in both Greece and Sweden with a unique sound that fused Eurodance with Greek folk influences. Their breakthrough came in 2001 when they represented Greece at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Die for You," finishing in third place. This marked Greece’s best result at the time and brought Elena significant recognition across Europe.
After several successful years with Antique, Elena launched her solo career in the early 2000s. Her debut solo album quickly established her as a leading figure in the Greek pop scene. In 2005, she returned to Eurovision as a solo artist, representing Greece with the song "My Number One." Her energetic performance and the song’s catchy fusion of pop and traditional Greek sounds led her to victory, making her the first artist to bring a Eurovision win to Greece. This achievement turned her into a national icon and boosted her international profile.
Following her Eurovision success, Elena released multiple successful albums in both Greek and English, consistently producing chart-topping hits. Her music, often characterized by powerful vocals and a mix of dance, pop, and laïko elements, appeals to a broad audience. She has maintained a strong presence in the Greek and Cypriot music markets, while also enjoying popularity in Sweden and other parts of Europe.
In addition to her recording career, Elena has worked as a television personality, including as a judge on talent shows, where her experience and warm demeanor have earned her admiration. She is known for her professionalism, resilience, and ability to adapt to changing musical trends while remaining true to her roots.
Elena Paparizou’s career is marked by longevity, artistic evolution, and cultural influence. She is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential female artists in Greece’s modern music history. Her legacy includes not only her chart successes and Eurovision triumph but also her role in bringing contemporary Greek music to a broader European audience.
Global Music Career
15 Participations
13 Finals
8 Top 10s
3 Medals
2 Victories
Representing: Greece, Sweden and Cyprus
11. I agapi mou me denei / 7th place
17. Teardrops / 6th place
30. Mambo / WINNER
52. The game of love / 19th place
56. Psaxno tin alitheia / DNQ
57. Dancing without music / 24th place
66. Baby it's over / Silver Medal
72. To fos stin psixi / 6th place
94. Ena lepto / DNQ
98. Mesimeria / 17th place - with Stig Dogg
101. Survivor / WINNER
112. Otan aggeli klene / 10th place
138. Colour your dream / 6th place
After inscription:
186. Day and night / 11th place - with Magnus Carlsson
211. De mou ta leei kala / 18th place
13 Finals
8 Top 10s
3 Medals
2 Victories
Representing: Greece, Sweden and Cyprus
11. I agapi mou me denei / 7th place
17. Teardrops / 6th place
30. Mambo / WINNER
52. The game of love / 19th place
56. Psaxno tin alitheia / DNQ
57. Dancing without music / 24th place
66. Baby it's over / Silver Medal
72. To fos stin psixi / 6th place
94. Ena lepto / DNQ
98. Mesimeria / 17th place - with Stig Dogg
101. Survivor / WINNER
112. Otan aggeli klene / 10th place
138. Colour your dream / 6th place
After inscription:
186. Day and night / 11th place - with Magnus Carlsson
211. De mou ta leei kala / 18th place
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