Helena Paparizou is a Swedish-Greek singer and television personality known for her powerful voice and dynamic performances.
She won the first prize at the Eurovision Song Contest, representing Greece in 2001 with the duo Antique.
Paparizou received the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Greek Act, highlighting her impact on the music scene.
Biography
Early Life
Έλενα Παπαρίζου, known as Helena Paparizou, was born on January 31, 1982, in Borås, Sweden, to Greek parents Georgios and Efrosynë Paparizou. The youngest of three siblings, she spent her early years in Gothenburg, where her family moved after a brief return to Greece due to her health issues. Growing up, Paparizou was immersed in Greek culture and music, which influenced her artistic development. She began performing at a young age, singing in front of Greek audiences and eventually formed her first group, Soul Funkomatic, at the age of fourteen.
Career
Paparizou's professional music career took off in 1999 when she formed the duo Antique with her childhood friend Nikos Panagiotidis. The duo gained popularity with their hit single "Opa Opa," which made them the first act to reach the Swedish top five with a song sung in Greek. Their success culminated in a third-place finish at the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 with the song "(I Would) Die for You." Following her time with Antique, Paparizou launched a successful solo career, releasing numerous albums, including "My Number One," which solidified her status as a leading figure in the Greek music scene. She has won prestigious awards, including the first prize at the Eurovision Song Contest and an MTV Europe Music Award for Best Greek Act.
Personal Life
Paparizou's personal life has been marked by both triumph and tragedy. She experienced the loss of her father in 2008, which deeply affected her and led to a period of depression. Despite these challenges, she found love with civil engineer Andreas Kapsalis, whom she married in 2015. Paparizou has also explored her spiritual beliefs, transitioning from Buddhism to Eastern Orthodoxy, which she feels aligns more closely with her identity. Today, she continues to be a prominent figure in music, known for her dynamic performances and evolving musical style.
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Discography
Ουράνιο Τόξο2017
- 1.Sinepis3:07
- 2.Ouranio Toxo3:41
- 3.Haide3:39
- 4.An Me Dis Na Kleo3:39
- 5.Screen Test3:26
- 6.Etsi Ki Etsi4:10
- 7.Tora I Pote3:55
- 8.Palia Mou Agapi2:53
- 9.Agkaliase Me3:41
- 10.Everlasting Love3:31
- 11.Ase Me Na Figo3:47
- 12.Poso Lipame3:24
- 13.Crazy Girl2:27
- 14.To Koritsi Tou Mai (Venus)2:20
- 15.Ti Ine Afto Pou To Lene Agapi (piano version)1:42
- 16.Otan Aggeli Klene (Angel)3:03
- 17.Misi Kardia3:51
- 18.Fiesta3:04
- 19.Haide (Greek version) (Phoebus remix)2:53
- 20.Haide (English version)3:39
- 21.Misi Kardia (DJ Pantelis remix)3:43
One Life2014
- 1.Save Me (This Is An SOS)3:08
- 2.Survivor3:04
- 3.As Long As You Are Mine (Mi Mou Exigis)4:05
- 4.Set Your Heart On Me (Soma Ke Psihi)3:06
- 5.One Life (Mesimeria)3:35
- 6.4 Another 13:18
- 7.Don't Hold Back Our Love3:06
- 8.Enough4:02
- 9.The Groove Is The Solution3:51
- 10.Crazy For Love (Vrehi Filia)3:19
- 11.Chainsaw (Ti Ora Tha Vgoume?)3:37
- 12.One More Night (De Tha Kimithis Apopse)3:13
Τι Ώρα Θα Βγούμε;2013
- 1.De Thelo Allon Iroa3:15
- 2.Ti Ora Tha Vgoume3:34
- 3.Ena Lepto3:04
- 4.Sou Stelno SOS3:07
- 5.Epitelous Moni3:34
- 6.Poso M' Aresi3:33
- 7.De Tha Kimithis Apopse3:12
- 8.The Groove Is The Solution3:50
- 9.I Nihta3:22
- 10.Oute Ki Esi3:26
- 11.Vrehi Filia3:19
- 12.Mesimeria3:32
- 13.Soma Ke Psihi3:05
- 14.Mi Mou Exigis4:03
- 15.Save Me (This Is An SOS)3:07
Greatest Hits & More2011
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Γύρω από τ' όνειρο2010
- 1.San Ke Sena3:48
- 2.An Isouna Agapi4:18
- 3.Psahno Tin Alithia3:10
- 4.Girna Me Sto Htes4:23
- 5.Tou Erota To Ema3:31
- 6.Oniro (Chemical)3:48
- 7.Filarakia3:16
- 8.Stin Korifi Tou Kosmou3:23
- 9.Thalassa (Duet with Giorgos Sabanis)4:18
- 10.Den Allazo3:24
- 11.Siga, Psithirista (Friend) [feat. Silky Sunday]3:37
- 12.Tha Me Allios3:06
- 13.Dancing Without Music3:32
Βρίσκω το λόγο να ζω2008
- 1.I Kardia Sou Petra4:29
- 2.Kita Mprosta3:41
- 3.Porta Gia Ton Ourano2:56
- 4.Pios4:04
- 5.Agapi San Listia4:15
- 6.Mathe Prota N' Agapas4:15
- 7.Ise I Foni3:20
- 8.Pirotehnimata4:13
- 9.Den Tha' Me 'Do3:49
- 10.To 'His I Den to 'His3:27
- 11.Mi Mou Milas Gi' Antio3:34
- 12.To Fili Tis Zois3:38
The Game of Love2006
- 1.Gigolo3:22
- 2.Somebody's Burning (Put the Fire Out)3:12
- 3.The Game of Love3:10
- 4.Mambo3:04
- 5.Carpe Diem (Seize the Day)3:38
- 6.Teardrops3:49
- 7.Let Me Let Go2:55
- 8.Heroes2:56
- 9.It's Gone Tomorrow (Iparhi Logos)4:21
- 10.Heart of Mine2:57
- 11.You Set My Heart On Fire3:13
- 12.Voulez Vous?3:03
- 13.Seven Days3:27
- 14.O, Ti Axizi Ine I Stigmes (Le Bonheur)3:39
Υπάρχει λόγος2006
- 1.Gigolo (Greek version)3:25
- 2.The Game of Love (Greenglish version)3:12
- 3.Υπάρχει λόγος4:23
- 4.Mambo3:07
- 5.Παραδείγματος χάρη3:55
- 6.Ό,τι αξίζει είναι οι στιγμές (Le Bonheur)3:40
- 7.Ποτέ ξανά (Greek version of Let Me Let Go)2:56
- 8.Μέρες αιώνες4:04
- 9.Σε ποιον να μιλήσω3:29
- 10.Παράπονο αιμοβόρο4:01
- 11.Πάντα σε περίμενα (Ιδανικό φιλί)3:50
- 12.Άνοιξαν οι ουρανοί3:53
- 13.Αστέρια4:21
- 14.You Set My Heart on Fire3:13
- 15.Αν είχες έρθει πιο νωρίς4:07
- 16.Πού πήγε τόση αγάπη3:59
- 17.Με Θέλουν Κι Άλλοι (Greek version of Heart of Mine)2:57
- 18.Τύψεις (You Set My Heart on Fire)3:14
- 19.Ποτέ σε ένα αντίο4:23
- 20.Just Walk Away (live)3:42
- 21.Don't Speak (live)3:42
- 22.Crazy (live)4:18
- 23.Like a Prayer (live)4:06
- 24.Why? (live)3:43
- 25.Smooth Operator (live)4:09
- 26.Can't Help Falling in Love (live)3:01
- 27.Outside (Live)3:55
- 28.Το φως στην ψυχή / The Light in Our Soul (live)2:32
- 29.Υπάρχει λόγος (remix)4:20
My Number One2005
- 1.My Number One2:55
- 2.Let's Get Wild3:05
- 3.The Light In Our Soul2:54
- 4.O.K.2:55
- 5.I Don't Want You Here Anymore (Anapandites Klissis)4:05
- 6.A Brighter Day (Andithessis)3:32
- 7.If You Believe Me (Anamnissis)4:00
- 8.Katse Kala4:23
- 9.Treli Kardia (Crazy Heart)3:28
- 10.Aksizi (It's Worth It)3:23
- 11.Stin Kardia Mou Mono Thlipsi (Sorrow In My Heart)3:00
- 12.Taxidi GiaTo Agnosto (Trip to the Unknown)4:21
- 13.Louloudia (Flowers) [Ballad Version]3:16
- 14.My Number One3:33
Προτεραιότητα2004
- 1.Κάτσε καλά4:23
- 2.Προτεραιότητα3:15
- 3.Αντιθέσεις3:49
- 4.Αναμνήσεις4:00
- 5.Αξίζει3:23
- 6.Ταξίδι για το άγνωστο4:21
- 7.Γαλανά3:59
- 8.(Έχεις καιρό να μου φέρεις) λουλούδια4:18
- 9.Στην καρδιά μου μόνο θλίψη2:59
- 10.Ζήσε (Vive la vida loca)3:08
- 11.Η ζωή σου ζάρι3:29
- 12.Μ' αγκαλιάζει το σκοτάδι3:26
- 13.Μάτια και χείλη4:28
- 14.Μέσα στη φωτιά σου3:45
- 15.Αναπάντητες κλήσεις4:05
- 16.Τρελή καρδιά3:28
- 17.Αναπάντητες κλήσεις (SMS Remix)6:41
Save Me (This Is An SOS)2013
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Baby It's Over2011
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Porta Gia Ton Ourano (Remix VMA 2008)2010
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An Isouna Agapi2010
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Girna Me Sto Htes (Around the Dream Version)2010
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Tha Me Allios2009
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Mambo2006
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Gigolo2006
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My Number One2005
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Αναπάντητες κλήσεις2003
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Save Me (This Is An SOS)2013
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Baby It's Over (Remixes)2011
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Fos2010
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Φως2007
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Mambo!2006
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Gallery
Label
- Record label
- Sony Music
- Record label
- Bonnier Amigo Music Group AB
- Record label
- Minos EMI
Achievements
- Award
- First prize of the Eurovision Song Contest
- Award
- MTV Europe Music Award for Best Greek Act
Groups
Played together with
- Νίκος ΠαναγιωτίδηςAntique · 1999–2003
Similar artists
Archive
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Elena Paparizou, Helen Paparizou, Helena Paparizou
Helena Paparizou is a Swedish-Greek singer and television personality. Born and raised in Sweden to Greek parents, she launched her singing career in 1999 as a member of the musical duo Antique, alongside her friend Nikos Panagiotidis. The group released five studio albums between 1999 and 2003, and represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2001.
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