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Helena Paparizou

Helena Paparizou(Swedish:[hɛˈlêːnapapaˈrɪ̌tːsʊ,-ˈrǐːsʊ];Greek:Έλενα Παπαρίζου,romanized:Élena Paparízou,pronounced[ˈelenapapaˈrizu],born 31 January 1982), is a Greek-Swedish singer, songwriter and television personality. Born and raised inSwedentoGreekparents, she launched her singing career in Sweden in 1999 as a member of thelaïko(Greek folk music) andEurodanceduoAntiquewith friend Nikos Panagiotidis. The group released five studio albums between 1999 and 2003, and representedGreece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2001.

Helena Paparizou
Έλενα Παπαρίζου
Helena Paparizou in 2022
Paparizou in 2022
Born
Έλενα Παπαρίζου

(1982-01-31)31 January 1982(age 43)
Borås,Sweden
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Television personality
Years active1999–present
Works
Spouse
Andreas Kapsalis
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(m.2015)​
PartnerToni Mavridis (1999–2010)
AwardsFull list
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
Labels

Antique disbanded in 2003, and Paparizou signed a solo recording contract withSony Music.Her debut solo single "Anapandites Kliseis"preceding the albumProtereotita(2004); her style had an emphasis on laïko,pop,anddancesounds. In 2005, she representedGreece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005with the song "My Number One",which won the contest for Greece for the first time. Paparizou attempted a career beyond Greece with English-language material, charting in a few countries abroad. Her three subsequent albumsIparhi Logos(2006),The Game of Love(2006) andVrisko To Logo Na Zo(2008) all peaked at number one in Greece and reached platinum sales. Her fifth studio albumGiro Apo T' Oneiro(2010) was also certified platinum. Paparizou's final release before she left Sony Music,Greatest Hits & More,was released in 2011.

Apart from singing, in the 2010s she moved into television as a judge onDancing on Ice(2011) and as a contestant onLet's Dance(2012). Since 2016, Paparizou has been a judge onThe Voice of Greece.She lived with her fiancé and manager Toni Mavridis from 1999 until their separation in 2011.

Paparizou has been awarded threeArion Music Awards,aEuropean Border Breakers Award,35MAD Video Music Awardsand anMTV Europe Music Award.On 14 March 2010,Alpha TVranked her as the 14th top-certified domestic female artist since 1960, having won seven platinum and four gold records. Paparizou was the most successful debuting female artist of the 2000s and established herself as one of the top acts of the latter half of the decade. In 2010,Forbeslisted Paparizou as the 21st most powerful and influential celebrity in Greece.

Early life

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Paparizou was born on 31 January 1982 inBorås,Västergötland,Swedenand raised inÖrgryte,Göteborgshe was the youngest child of Greek parents Georgios Paparizos (1948–2008) and Efrosynë "Froso" Paparizou.[1]Paparizou's parents were from theKarditsaregion in westernThessaly;[2]she has a sister Aretë, known as Rita, and a brother Konstantinos, known as "Dinos."[3]Paparizou's parents met and married in her mother's hometown and moved to Borås in 1970.[2]In 1985, the family moved back to Greece to live inVoloswith relatives because Paparizou had contractedasthmaand her lungs could not cope with the cold Scandinavian climate.[3]After two years, she was well enough for the family to return to live inGothenburg,Sweden.[3]As a result of the trip to Greece, Paparizou spokeGreekas a first language and did not make friends with many Swedish children,[4]because she attended a Greek-language school.[3]Paparizou continues to suffer from breathing problems and often carries aninhaleron-stage.[4]

Paparizou performed for the first time in front of a Greek audience when she was eleven, singingChristos Dantis' "Moro Mou".[5]Two years later, Paparizou had decided she wanted to be a singer and began to study Greek music.[4]By the age of fourteen, Paparizou had formed her first group,Soul Funkomaticwith threeHispanicteenagers. They playedhip hop musicwhile saving money to record songs; they disbanded two years later.[4]On 29October 1998, thirteen of Paparizou's close friends died in theGothenburg nightclub fire,where 63people died and more than 200 were injured. She had begged her mother to let her go to the party, but was not allowed to attend.[6]After losing her friends, Paparizou decided to abandon singing. She started classes at the Art Performing School where she studied theater, acting, television and directing.[6]

Career

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1999–2003: Antique era

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Main article:Antique (duo)

In 1999, some DJ friends of Paparizou's brother asked Paparizou to make a demo of theNotis Sfakianakishit "Opa Opa",[6]but because the lyrics are written from a male point of view, Paparizou wanted to sing with her childhood friend Nikos Panagiotidis.[3][6][7]Some record producers, who were interested in signing a male/female duo to sing covers of traditional Greek songs, contacted Paparizou, who suggested Panagiotidis.[3]The pair formedAntique,and signed to the independent labelBonnier Music.[8]They called themselves "Antique" because it gave the impression of being "classical" and "timeless",[3]and connoted Paparizou's association ofGreek musicwith the idea of it being distant, old-fashioned, and something of an acquired taste.[4]Their debut single "Opa Opa" became a hit in Sweden and Norway, eventually entering the top ten in both countries,[9]making "Antique" the first act to reach the Swedish top five with a song sung in Greek.[8]Their later singles "Dinata Dinata","Follow Me"and"Moro Mou"also charted in Sweden.[8]

Although relatively unknown in Greece in 2001,[4][10]the duo entered theGreek national finalof the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "(I Would) Die for You",composed by Nikos Terzis with lyrics by Antonis Pappas. They won joint first place, but as" Antique "had also won the public vote were declared the overall winners and went to the 2001 Eurovision Song Contest inCopenhagen.[3]Their song won third place with 147 points; the highest Greek Eurovision placing at the time.[11]It became their biggest hit in Greece, reaching Platinum status, peaking at number three in Sweden and charting elsewhere.[12]Antique's Eurovision success led to wider recognition in Greece. They recorded four studio albums—which were only mildly successful—performed a small European and North American tour and collaborated with artists includingKaty GarbiandSlavi Trifonov.[citation needed]Paparizou and Panagiotidis then decided to pursue solo careers.[3]Initially, critics of the split accused Paparizou of abandoning her friend for her own career interests. Paparizou said the split was not permanent, but was a mutual decision to try other things, with plans of a reunion in mind.[13]

2003–2005: Solo career,Protereotita,Eurovision Song Contest, and international recognition

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See also:Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005

In late 2003, Paparizou signed a solo recording contract withSony Musicand released her debut single "Anapandites Kliseis",[14]as adouble A-sidewith "Treli Kardia". The release reached number one on the Greek Top 50 Singles Chart and was certified Gold byIFPI Greece.[15]From late 2003, Paparizou was the opening act for various artists across Greece, includingAntonis RemosandGiannis Spanos,[16]Apostolia Zoi,Nino,Thanos Petrelis,[17]Sakis RouvasandGiorgos Mazonakis.[18][19]Later in 2004, the video of "Anapandites Kliseis" won her a MAD Video Music Award for Best Dance Video, and was nominated for Best Video by a New Artist. At the award ceremony, Paparizou sang a duet of the song with its writer Christos Dantis.[20]

On 27 June 2004, Paparizou released her debut solo albumProtereotita,from which the tracks "Anditheseis", "Katse Kala" and "Stin Kardia Mou Mono Thlipsi" were released as singles.[21]It received mixed reviews from critics. The album earned Paparizou her first Arion Award for Best Female Pop Singer, and the videos for "Katse Kala" and "Treli Kardia" won her MAD Awards for Best Female Video and Best Direction, respectively.[22]

Paparizou performing inChicagoin September 2005
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Paparizou moved permanently to Greece in 2004,[23]and after a long selection process led by national broadcasterHellenic Radio and Television (ERT),she was selected to represent Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 held inKyiv,Ukraine.[24]ERT originally considered Paparizou as a possible back-up singer for a high-profile artist, but those deals fell through.[25]She said at the time that no-one had wanted her to participate in Eurovision.[26]The song "My Number One", composed by Manos Psaltakis with lyrics by Christos Dantis andNatalia Germanou,was chosen by the jury vote and telephone vote in theGreek national final.[27][28]

Although her first name is "Elena", Paparizou promoted herself as "Helena" in the lead up to her Eurovision appearance to distinguish herself from popular names in other countries. She continues to call herself Helena on all non-Greek promotions and releases,[29]although she prefers to be known as "Elena".[30]Paparizou toured Europe to promote her Eurovision entry.[31]During this time, she was appointed aGreek Ministry of Tourismambassador byDimitris Avramopoulos,the Minister of Tourism. He spent€500,000in her campaign to promote Greece through merchandise and advertisements that aired throughout Europe.[31][32][33]

On 21 May 2005, Paparizou won the Eurovision Song Contest; the first Greek win in its history. Her performance scored 230 points and the maximum 12 points from ten nations. Her performance was also responsible for the highest viewing ratings in Greek television history.[34]Her win provoked mass celebrations on the streets of Athens,[35]and on her return home she was congratulated at a State reception at theMaximos Mansionby theMinister of StateTheodoros Roussopoulos,Prime MinisterKostas Karamanlisand various government officials.[36][37][38]Paparizou's Eurovision victory transformed her from a relatively minor celebrity to a notable music act, cementing her solo career and giving her wide international exposure.[4][10][39]On 14 July she performed at the birthday gala ofVictoria, Crown Princess of Sweden.While ascending the stage to greet the royal family,King Carl XVI Gustaf of Swedenstood to embrace Paparizou instead of offering a handshake, causing controversy for putting his hand lower on her back than is socially acceptable. The Royal Court later issued a statement saying that his hand had slipped.[40]

Paparizou toured Europe, performing in all the countries that gave her 12 points. A tour with Nikos Kourkoulis to the Greek diaspora in North America and Australia, followed.[41]Paparizou stated that if she considered doing anything Eurovision-oriented again it be for her birth country Sweden,[42]since she already had her turn with Greece. After performing as an opening act on numerous occasions, Paparizou headlined at Fever for the 2005–06 season, supported by Christos Pazis and with Giorgos Tsalikis.[43]

After Paparizou's Eurovision win and several reissues, the album certified double Platinum by IFPI Greece.[citation needed]To capitalise on this success, it was reissued asProtereotita: Euro Editionin single and double disc format, and released as a compilation in some European countries asMy Number One,which peaked at number 13 in Sweden.[44]TheEuro Editionbecame Paparizou's first album to reach number one and earned her another Arion award for Best Female Pop Singer. The tracks "My Number One","The Light in Our Soul"and"A Brighter Day"were released as singles, which peaked at number one, three and twenty-four respectively in Sweden, and were minor hits in other countries as well.[45]"My Number One" was released in the United States byModa Recordswith remixes in August 2006, peaking at number eight on theBillboardHot Dance Club Playchart.[46]"My Number One" was certified Platinum, and becoming her first number-one airplay hit, while "The Light in Our Soul" / "To Fos Sti Psyhi" peaked at two.

In November 2005, Paparizou released a new CD single "Mambo!",which peaked at number one on the Greek Singles Chart for 10 weeks and the airplay charts, and gained Platinum status. It is her most successful single to date and was the second highest-selling single of 2005, surpassing" My Number One ". She performed" My Number One "at the MAD VMAs in 2005, and in 2006 won awards for Best Pop Video (" The Light in Our Soul "), Best Video by a Female Artist (" My Number One "), and Artist of the Year (" Mambo! ").[citation needed]The album was reissued for a third time asProtereotita: Euro Edition + Mambo!in November.[citation needed]Paparizou won theEuropean Border Breakers Awardat the Midem Festival inCannesfor the international editions of her debut album in 2007.[47]

2006–2007:Iparhi Logos,The Game of Love,and various soundtracks

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Paparizou performing withPaschalis TerzisatIera Odosin 2006.

In January 2006, 25 artists including Paparizou formed the group Simmeteho Energa, and recorded acharity single"Eho Ti Dinami" in support of the Greek Cancer Society. It was released as a CD single. The two-disc album contained previously released material and live recordings from herMAD Secret Concertheld in December 2005, and formed the first edition of the series.[48]

On 12 April, Paparizou released her second album,Iparhi Logosin Greece where it had a good critical reception.[citation needed]While promoting the album, Paparizou performed the title track at the Arion Music Awards.[49]The album included three hit singles; "Iparhi Logos", "Gigolo"and" An Ihes Erthi Pio Noris ". It topped the Greek Albums Chart for a number of weeks and was certified platinum by IFPI Greece after seven months, with shipments of 30,000 copies.[50]It also reached number one in Cyprus and was certified Platinum there, with shipments of 6,000 copies.[21]A cover ofCeline Dion's "Just Walk Away"was released as a promo single, with the Greek version of" Mambo! "included. Paparizou won MAD VMAs for Best Video by a Female Artist (" Gigolo ") and Best-Dressed Artist in a Video (" An Ihes Erthi Pio Noris "), from five nominations and opened the show singing"Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In"and" Min Fevgeis ".[51][52]

The album was also nominated for two Cyprus Music Awards in 2007, where she also performed.[53]The album was reissued in February 2007 asIparhi Logos: Platinum Editionto include Paparizou's number one hit "Mazi Sou",one of two songs she sang for the soundtrack of the television seriesof the same name,"Fos" from theBarbie kai I Dodeka Vasilopoulessoundtrack released in 2006, and her newest hit single, a cover of Voula Georgouti'srebetiko"Min Fevgeis",which reached number two.[54]Prior to the reissue, the singles were also released on the EP singleFos,which reached number one on the Greek Top 50 Singles Chart and was certified Gold, making it her fourth consecutive number-one hit on that chart.[55]On 20 May 2006, Paparizou opened theEurovision Song Contest 2006inAthenswith "My Number One" and later performed "Mambo!", but ERT ran commercials during the performance so a number of countries missed the song. Paparizou's song "Heroes"was the official song of, and performed at the2006 European Athletics Championshipsin Gothenburg. The single was released in Sweden andFinland,becoming her second number-one hit in the former.[56]

Following Eurovision, Paparizou wanted to start an international career, Her debut English-language albumThe Game of Lovewas released on 25 October 2006. By April 2007, it had been released in 14 countries in Europe and inSouth Africa.[57][58]In Greece and Cyprus, the album peaked at number one and received Platinum certifications.[citation needed]Because it was considered a "foreign" release, the album was only eligible to chart on the Greek Foreign Albums Chart, which it topped.[59]It also topped the mixed Greek Albums Chart,[60]and was certified platinum by IFPI Greece after 11 weeks on the chart in January 2007, with shipments of 15,000 copies.[61]"Teardrops" was released as the first Greek single from the album, and peaked at number one in Greece.[citation needed].The album managed to peak at No. 18 in Sweden too.[citation needed]"Mambo!" charted in Sweden, peaked at number 5, helped by a new video that was targeted towards a broader audience. The single was certified Gold in Sweden.[62]Although Paparizou was expected to promote the album abroad that winter, she chose to perform alongsidePaschalis TerzisatIera Odosfrom 27 October.[63]

In early 2007, Paparizou became the spokesperson for her previous sponsor,Nokia Greece,and released the song "Ola Einai Mousiki" in October 2007 for promotion.[citation needed]She collaborated with retailer Plaisio and released a limited editionMP4 playercalled "MP4 Total Helena" (2GB) by Turbo-X, which contained a special compilation and music videos,[64]which were also released as "TH4" MP4 in 2008 along with her new album material and exclusive content.[65]She released a cover ofBlind Melon's "3 Is a Magic Number" in Sweden as part of a television advertisement for a mobile phone company; it peaked at number 18.[66]Paparizou was featured on Greek television presenterNikos Aliagas' song "I Zilia Monaksia" —a cover of thePascal Obispohit "L'envie d'Aimer" —for his album projectRendez-Vous,[citation needed]and released the song "To Fili Tis Zois"for the soundtrack of the filmof the same name."To Fili Tis Zois" remained at number one for five weeks, becoming her most successful airplay single until 2011, and one of the most successful songs of the late 2000s.[67]It was nominated for four MAD VMAs, winning Best Pop Video, and Paparizou won Artist of the Year for "Mazi Sou" and was nominated for "I Zilia Monaxia", making six nominations in 2008.[68][69]The single became the first digital single to be certified Gold in Greece since the marketing trend had become popular in 2006.[citation needed]

2008–2010:Vrisko To Logo Na Zo,Giro Apo T' Oneiro,and headlining tours

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Paparizou receiving the platinum certification forVrisko To Logo Na Zo.

Paparizou released her fourth album,Vrisko To Logo Na Zoon 12 June 2008.[70][71]The tracks "Porta Gia Ton Ourano","I Kardia Sou Petra","Pirotehnimata",and"Eisai I Foni"were released as singles. The music video of" Pirotehnimata "was nominated for Sexiest Video and won the sixth MAD Video Music Awards for Best Pop Video and Video of the Year." I Kardia Sou Petra "won the award for Female Artist of the Year, while" Porta Gia Ton Ourano "was nominated for Artist of the Year.[72][73]Paparizou promoted a rock-inspired image for the album; a change from her pop/laïko style. The album and its concept received mixed reviews.[74][75]In its first week, the album was certified Gold,[76]eventually peaked at number one in Greece and was certified Platinum after three months.[77]It became the second best-selling album of the year in both domestic and mixed domains,[78][79]peaking in Cyprus at number two and was certified Platinum.[80]

To promote the album, two songs were released asdigital downloadsand promo singles, while Paparizou's duet version of Spanish groupChambao's single "Papeles Mojados" was played in some Spanish clubs. In June, Paparizou opened the MAD Video Music Awards 2008 with a remix of "Porta Gia Ton Ourano" withMadonna's song "4 Minutes",and was featured in a performance of hip hop groupStavento.[81]Paparizou embarked on her first national tourTo Party ArhizeiTour from 2 July to 19 September 2009. The finale concert of the tour, set forHerakleion,Cretethree days later, was cancelled because of the weather conditions and instead, Paparizou performed two shows in October 2009 at a club called Anadromes.[82]The tour was attended by 192,000 people in its 29 venues, selling out theThessalonikivenue.[83]The album was reissued after the tour asThe Deluxe Editionin December 2009 and included a video of the show titledLive in Concert,which was also available individually.[84]A further reissue of the album, set to include Paparizou's newly recorded material including the new single "Tha 'Mai Allios"and MAD Secret Concert tracks, was scheduled for late 2009, but this was abandoned when the singer recorded a new studio album for 2010.[85]

Paparizou performing "Katse Kala" at Thalassa: People's Stage on 12 September 2009.

Paparizou was featured on the Bonnier soundtrack projectAlla Himlens Änglar,released in August, where she contributed her first Swedish-language songs "Allt jag vill" (Everything I want) and "Genom krig och kärlek" (Through war and love). On 23 October 2008, she performed with other artists in a concert at the Siemens Arena inVilnius,Lithuania, that was attended by approximately 10,000 people.[86][87]From 30 October to 9 April she again performed alongside Paschalis Terzis at Iera Odos with Manos Pirovolakis as the opening act.[88]Paparizou was the main act at the Thalassa: People's Stage, a concert-themed club stage, from May to September. At this venue she was supported by acts 15.50, Stavento and Loukas Giorkas.[89][90][91]Paparizou returned to the stage of MAD Secret Concerts on 26 May, the eighth edition of the series.[92]A video titledMAD Secret Concert Vol.IIwas released in mid-late 2009. During the winter, Paparizou went to Sweden where she worked on her new album and spent time with her mother.[93]An English-language album had been announced for 2009,[94][95]however those plans did not materialise because of Paparizo's father's sudden death. Three songs were recorded, one of which is a tribute to him.[96]

Paparizou performing in Athens on 30 June 2010 on the Fysika Mazi tour with dancers.

Paparizou joined the new marketing trend of releasing albums with Sunday newspapers; on 28 March her fifth studio albumGiro Apo T' Oneirowas released in the Greek newspaperRealNews,[97]with a physical release the next day in standard and deluxe editions featuring a video.[97]Eleven days later, the album had achieved total shipments of 140, 000 units physically and via the newspaper.[98][99]Newspaper shipments are not taken into consideration by IFPI, however; in a radio interview in August 2010, Paparizou said that the album had sold enough physical copies to be certified Platinum by IFPI.[100]On 6 November 2010, Paparizou was awarded platinum certification, with shipments of at least 12,000 units ofGiro Apo T' Oneiroby IFPI Greece at the grand opening of the new Metropolis music store atThe Mall Athens.[101]The tracks "Tha 'Mai Allios", "An Isouna Agapi","Psahno Tin Alitheia"and"Girna Me Sto Htes"were released as singles." Tha 'Mai Allios ", released a year before the album, became the singer's first advertisement for the soft drink brandIvi's.[89][102][103]Paparizou won theMTV Europe AwardforBest Greek Act,and received a preliminary nomination for theBest European Actbut finished sixth, missing the official nominations by one spot.[104][105]The video for "Tha 'Mai Allios" won the MAD Video Music Award for Video of the Year and was nominated for Best Pop Video, while the video for "An Isouna Agapi" won the award for Sexiest Video and received nominations for Female Artist of the Year and Artist of the Year.[106]

On 30 June 2010, Paparizou andOniramaembarked on their joint Fisika Mazi Tour beginning at Theatro Petras as part of the Stone Festival in Petroupoli.[107]However, a surprise inspection by the SDOE at theKefaloniavenue stopped the tour. 8,500 concert tickets had not been stamped and the contract fees of the performing artists had not been submitted. The production was found guilty of tax violations. Paparizou said she had no knowledge of the occurrences and that she had no affiliation, except as a performer, with the production group.[108]At the first MAD Fanatics concert, a tribute toMichael Jackson,Paparizou performed with seven other artists; she closed the show with covers of Jackson's "Heal the World"and"You Are Not Alone".[109]During the winter season, Paparizou appeared with Antonis Remos at the Diogenis Studio for a reported fee of€10,000per night,[110]€4,000fewer than her previous season of performances.[111]Paparizou was featured onAlbert Hammond's greatest hits albumLegendon the tracks "Enredao" and its English-language version, "Tangled Up in Tears".[citation needed]

2011–2012:Greatest Hits & More,Swedish comeback and TV shows

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Paparizou performing withAntonis Remosat Diogenis Studio on 2 January 2011.

On 2 February 2011, Paparizou was one of eight acts performing at MAD TV's first charity fashion music show MADWalk—Greece's version of the internationalFashion Rocks.She represented fashion designerApostolos Mitropoulosand performed her new single "Baby It's Over",[112][113]which was the lead single from her three-disc compilationGreatest Hits & More.[112][114][115]She appeared at the Flight Night Club inSofia, Bulgariaon 8 February.[116]"Baby It's Over" debuted at number one theBillboardGreek Digital Singles Chart;it was her fourth number one hit on that chart and her first single to top any Greek chart in three years.[117]It also topped theGreek Airplay Chartfor ten non-consecutive weeks, becoming the most successful single of her career.[118][119]The song won two awards at the 2011 MAD Video Music Awards for Female Artist of the Year and Fashion Icon of the Year.[120]Paparizou was nominated for Artist of the Year and received a fourth nomination for Best Pop Video for "Psahno Tin Alitheia".[121]The album's second single, "Love Me Crazy" —released in Greek as "O, ti Niotho Den Allazi" —was released in May 2011,[122]and peaked at number five on the airplay chart.[123]The songs' lyrics, particularly those of the lead single, caused speculation that Paparizou's twelve-year relationship with Mavridis had ended, which was proved to be correct.[124][125]Greatest Hits & Morewas released on 23 May; it debuted at number two on the Greek Albums Chart where it stayed for three weeks, and was the best-selling domestic album of the week.

Paparizou spent the next six months in Sweden with family and friends.[125][126]In June 2011, she announced that Mavridis would no longer be her manager and that she had recruited a new team of Swedish collaborators.[127]Her only professional appearances were at a four-date tour to Cyprus.[127]Paparizou wanted to revive her career in Sweden—which had declined since 2006—and to expand her career outside music.[127][128][129]She announced a second English-language album and European tour, along with possible participation inMelodifestivalen—which she had turned down in the past.[129]She also considered moving back to Sweden permanently.[129]She also said that any future collaborations with Mavridis in the future would be decided by her label.[128]In the third quarter of 2011, Paparizou recorded a duet of thenisiotikoclassic "Dari Dari" withNana Mouskourifor her duet albumTragoudia Apo Ta Ellinika Nisia(Songs from the Greek islands),[130]and was a guest performer at the Mouskouri's anniversary concert at theBerlin Philharmonicon 29 November.[131]Although she had originally declined offers to perform during the winter season 2011–12, from 18 November she performed as a supporting act forYiannis Pariosin Thessaloniki.[132]

Paparizou made her television debut as a judge on the first season ofANT1'sDancing on Icefrom 6 November to 22 January withshow polarised critics. Following her television debut, Paparizou received offers to appear onDancing with the Stars,including as a contestant. She instead appeared on the Swedish version,Let's Dancein early 2012,[133]partnered withDavid Watson.[134]Initially considered one of the favourites to win, she received moderate scores and was voted off in the third episode, placing ninth out of ten contestants.[135]

In December, Paparizou released the single "Mr. Perfect",which peaked at number seven on the digital chart and reached the top 30 in the airplay chart.[136]The song was remixed by Playmen, who with Paparizou performed it along withJoan Jett and the Blackhearts' "I Hate Myself for Loving You"at the 2012 MADWalk on 2 February 2012.[137]The song's video earned her three nominations for Best Pop Video, Female Artist of the Year, and Artist of the Year at the 2012 MAD Video Music Awards, while "Baby It's Over" gained a fourth nomination for MAD 106.2 Track of the Year; she won the awards for Female Artist and Track of the Year.[138]Paparizou performed a cabaret version ofEric Saade's "Popular"for the final ofMelodifestivalen 2012.

At the 2012 MAD Video Music Awards, Paparizou performed a new version of the ballad "Poios" fromVrisko To Logo Na Zo,and was also featured in Playmen's "All the Time"—a remix of theEddie Murphysong—along with Courtney and RiskyKidd. The song peaked at number two on theOfficial Greek Airplay Chartand became the thirty-fourth most played tracks in Greece for 2012.[139]Both songs were released to radio the next day, and from the end of June to mid-August Paparizou toured Greece and Cyprus with Melisses.[140]It was reported that she might perform from late 2012 to early 2013 withNatasa Theodoridouat Votanikos.[141]While Paparizou's contract with Sony Music Greece had formally ended in early 2011, she remained attached to the label for several months. On 22 June, herA&Rrepresentative Giannis Doxas officially announced the end of their collaboration and her departure from the label.[142]

In mid-2012, Paparizou started recording a new album. She said in radio interviews that she was searching for a new style for her upcoming Greek album. She toldMTV Greecethat the album have 10 tracks. During October she recorded a laiko duet titledLathos Agapeswith Natasa Theodoridou; this peaked at number eleven in the official Greek Airplay Chart by Mediainspector. On 9 November, she performed a live, acoustic version ofJohn Lennonsong "Imagine"at a dinner for the 2012Athens Classic Marathon.On 1 February 2013,Sony Musicreleased digitally in GreekiTunesa second compilation album titledThe Love Collection,which consisted of love ballads from previous albums.[143]

2013–2015:Ti Ora Tha Vgoume?,One Life,andNine The Musical

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In early 2013, Paparizou's official fan club announced that she had signed a multi-territory deal withUniversal Music Group,which has exclusive agreements with labels across the Universal Music Group, includingEMI Music GreeceandLionheart Recordsin Sweden. On 3 June 2013, Paparizou will release her seventh studio albumTi Ora Tha Vgoume?withEMI Music Greece.The album was preceded by two singles: the lead single "Poso M'Aresei"on 19 March and"Ena Lepto"on 15 April. A music video was made for the former, which was released on 17 April. She has also released an English song called" Save Me (This Is an SOS) "on Lionheart Records in Sweden following a six-year absence from the Swedish market.[144]During mid-2013, Paparizou performed at several Greek music festivals to promote her new album "Ti Ora Tha Vgoume?". An EP, which included four remixes ofSave Me (This Is An SOS)bySound Factory,was released; it reached number 27 on the Swedish Dance Chart.

In February 2013, Paparizou performed as a guest atGreece's Eurovision national final,singing "My Number One" with Vegas and "Apres Toi"withVicky Leandros.[145]On 27 May, Paparizou performed at "Gabby Awards 2013" inHollywoodand singing some ofMelina Merkouri's songs.[146]

On 1 February she performed atMelodifestivalen 2014,an event to select Sweden's entry for theEurovision Song Contest 2014in Copenhagen.[147]An official announcement was made by the Swedish broadcaster,SVTin November 2013.[148]Paparizou performed "Survivor"in the first heat on 1 February.[149]On 1 March, Paparizou reached the final of Melodifestivalen 2014 after being voted into the top two of the Second Chance round of the competition.[150]In the final, Paparizou came in fourth place.[151]On 26 March, her third English-language album, titledOne Life,was released in Sweden by Lionheart Music Group.[152]Paparizou performed at the semi-final ofThe Voice of Greeceher new single "Don't Hold Back On Love" on 2 May 2014. "Survivor" was certified gold in Sweden selling over 20,000 copies.

On 14 November up to 13 December 2014, Paparizou joint the Swedish Christmas Tour "Julgalan 2014" in Sweden along with Danny Saucedo, Alcazar, Mattias Andreasson, E-type, Erik Segerstedt, Linda Bengtzing and Albin.[153]On 14 December, Paparizou sang in the Swedish church to celebrate Santa Lucia, which was broadcast by SVT.[154]

In February 2015, Paparizou was featured on the house duo's HouseTwins single "Love Till It's Over",[155]and later released her Greek singleOtan Aggeli Klene.[156]On March, Paparizou performed the singles as a guest at theEurovision Greek Finalalong with the winning song of the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, "Rise Like a Phoenix".

On 23 May 2015 Paparizou was the spokesperson for the points ofGreeceatEurovision Song Contest 2015.In a bizarre twist, she gave the twelve points not toCyprus(its representative,John Karayiannisand his song "One Thing I Should Have Done"ended up with ten), but toItaly'sIl Volowith their song "Grande Amore".[157]On 29 May Paparizou performed "Angel"at the final of"Let's Dance"in Sweden.

Paparizou joined the Swedish summer tour "Diggiloo" from 6 June to 15 August with Magnus Carlsson, Martin Stenmarck, Charlotte Perrelli, Andreas Johnson, Björn Kjellman, Hanna Hedlund, Oskar Bly, Jessica Andersson and Magnus Johansson.[158]Paparizou made her theatrical debut on the musical "Nine" at Pantheon Music Theatre as 'Saraghina'.[159]

2016–2018:Ouranio Toxo,The Voice of Greece,and Swedish residency

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Paparizou recorded her new song in November 2015. "Misi Kardia" is written by Chris Mazz,Andy Nicolas& Yiannis Doxas and it was exclusively released on 89,8 Dromos FM.[160]The music video was released on 15 February, along with the official release of the song. On 20 March 2016 Paparizou performed in "Dromos Superstar Voices" at BOX Athens with special host the Greek band "Melisses".

On 25 March 2016, it was officially announced that the song "Pou Pige Tosi Agapi", previous released on her albumIparhi Logoswould be a part of the soundtrack album for the American comedy film "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2".[161]

From 26 April up to 6 May 2016, she was the commentator in the Swedish TV show "Inför Eurovision Song Contest" along withOscar Zia,Njol Badjie andWiktoria Johansson.[162]Paparizou performed as a special guest star in the "Euroclub" and in the "Eurovision Village" during theEurovision Song Contestweek.

After 3 years of absence at the annualMAD Video Music Awards,Paparizou returned on the VMA's stage, performing her brand new single "Fiesta",which was officially released on 4 July andYou Are the Only Onealong withSergey Lazarev.Paparizou also performed at the semi-final ofThe X Factor Greeceon 1 July, supporting the duo Stereo Soul.

In Summer 2016, Paparizou toured in Greece along with Mironas Stratis and Isaias Matiaba. In September 2016 Paparizou joined "My Way" show in Sweden with Claes Malmberg and Jan Malmsjö.[163]

On 2 November 2016 it was officially announced that Paparizou would be one of the coaches at the third season ofThe Voice of Greece.The show premiered on Skai TV on 16 November.

The single "Agkaliase Me" was sent to the radios on 9 December 2016. On 28 April, Paparizou released "Haide", her first ever collaboration with Phoebus. Afterwards, released a digital EP "Extended Summer 2017" which included six tracks alongside the number one hit by her and Anastasios Rammos "An Me Dis Na Kleo'. The music video released in October.

In mid 2017, Paparizou toured Greece and Cyprus along withDespina Vandiin 16 cities in total. Later that year she was back as coach at the fourth season ofThe Voicein Greece. In December she released her sixth Greek album titledOuranio Toxo,which was issued by Minos EMI/Universal. According to IFPI Statistics, 'Ouranio Toxo' Album peaked at Number 1. In September of the same year Paparizou released her final singleHaide(English Version) fromCapitol Music Group Sweden.Afterwards her contract expired.[164]

In January 2018, Minos Emi/Universal announced that 'Etsi ki Etsi' is Paparizou's new single, and thus the successor of her Smash hit 'An me dis na kleo'. The mid-tempo song peaked at Number 5 on Official Greek Airplay. According to the Greek Media, the song 'Etsi ki Etsi' was regarded as the 2nd most played song in the radio by a Female Artist for the year (1st being 'An me dis na kleo'), making Paparizou the most radio played Female Artist in Greece/Cyprus for 2018.

An English Version of 'Etsi ki Etsi' was released, titled 'Totally Erased'. Nektarios Tyrakis wrote the lyrics of the English Release. Along with the English Version, Paparizou's record label (Minos EMI) released an EP which consisted of 6 remixes.

Paparizou performing with Anastasios Rammos as part of her Summer tour (2018).

During the Summer, Paparizou toured in Greece & Cyprus with Anastasios Rammos on her side. Further, Paparizou did 6 appearances alongside the Greek star Antonis Remos.

In May 2018, it was announced that Paparizou was nominated for 4 Mad Video Music Awards(a.k.a. Mad VMAs). She won 2 awards in the night; Best Female Adult and Best Collaboration(An me dis na kleo ft. Anastasios Rammos). Paparizou is regarded as being the most awarded Mad VMA artist to date, having a total of 26 awards. During the night Paparizou made 2 appearances; One in which she performed Ouranio Toxo ft. Idra Kayne, and one where she dueted with the Pop-rock Band, Melisses. Melisses & Paparizou performed one of the group's hit single, 'Ola moiazoun Kalokairi'. Their duet received mostly positive feedback, surpassing the 18 million views on YouTube making it the most viewed performance of the night.

On 14 September, Serhat released his single "Total Disguise" in collaboration with Paparizou. The song peaked at Number 1 in Greek DJs Dance Chart. In October 2018, Paparizou returned at the Talent Singing Competition 'The Voice of Greece' for the 3rd consecutive year (5th season), alongside Rouvas, Mouzourakis & Maraveyas.

Paparizou's new single called 'Kati Skoteino'is a ballad & is written by the creators of the song 'An me dis na kleo';ARCADE (consisting of Anastasios Rammos, Diveno, Pavlos Manoli, Gaby Russell). The song premiered in Greek Radios on 8 October and was officially released on 15 October. The song was released by Minos EMI/Universal. The song peaked at Number 1 on Greek iTunes and reached the Top 20 of the Official Greek Airplay in just 3 weeks. Paparizou is the only Greek Artist to have managed to have 3 of her songs in the Top 20 of the Greek Airplay for the year 2018.

Paparizou's latest album 'Ouranio Toxo' has been certified Platinum after surpassing the 70 million streams in the digital platforms. In regards to the physical sales, the Album peaked at Number 1, making it the most successful album by a Female Artist for the year 2018 in Greece.

On 3 December, Paparizou released a Christmas song in both Greek & English (Hristougenna Xana - It is Christmas). The song was written by Anastasios A. Papanastasiou and ARCADE. Even without a video clip, the Greek version of the song saw immediate success, peaking at No. 3 on Greek iTunes and #4 on YouTube Trending videos. It was broadcast exclusively on Skai TV network.[citation needed]

2019–present:Apohrosis,Antique reunion, tours and Eurovision

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"Kati skoteino" was released in October 2018 as the lead single of Paparizou's seventh albumApohrosis(2021), which was produced by the group Arcade, consisting of Anastasios Rammos, Pavlos Manoli, Diveno, Gaby Russell and Loukas Damianakos. The second single 'Askopa Xenihitia "was released on 26 March 2019 along with a music video. During Summer 2019, Paparizou toured withMarinella,Makedonas and Ivi Adamou in Greece, Cyprus and Germany. Paparizou later took part in theMADVMAs.[164]On 3 April, Paparizou returned to Sweden to celebrate 20 years of Antique with Nikos Panagiotidis, appearing in several concerts and shows. On 10 June, she released her third single titled "Kalokairi Kai Pathos", sponsored by Carroten. In late 2019, Paparizou returned as coach atThe Voice of GreeceSeason 6. On 19 October she started her live shows withSakis Rouvasand Stelios Rokkos at the Athens nightclubEstate.

In 2020, she released a duet with Sakis Rouvas titled "Etsi Einai I Fasi" and the single "Mila Mou". On 29 July, she announced thatApohrosiswould contain a phase of different kind of music, more in 80's pop, ballads and Greek folk. Her seventh single for the album was "Se Xeno Soma", an erotic ballad with social message videoclip aboutLGBTcomposed by Arcade, Padé (Loupasakis Pantelis) and Rene (famous Greek writer).Apohrosiswas released by Minos EMI on 29 January 2021 with 13 songs in total. In December 2020, Paparizou performed at the MAD Video Music Awards, singing her new duet with Marseaux, "Deja Vu". At the show, she won the Best Female Adult award. On 13 February, she won Season 7 ofThe Voice of Greeceas a mentor marking her first win at the talent show since she joined in 2016. On 22 May, she performed at theEurovision Song Contest 2021held inRotterdam,Netherlands as an interval act alongside other Eurovision winners. In Summer 2021, she went on a tour to promoteApohrosisalongsideTamta.On 25 June, she performed for three songs at the MAD VMAs: "Gia Pia Agapi" feat Anastasios Rammos, "Mi" and a "Twist In My Sobriety"cover with fellow Greek singer Joanne. She also won the Best Female Adult award. Four years after Paparizou's last project in Sweden, she returned with an English song" Day and Night "produced by and featuringMagnus Carlsson;the song was released on 4 June 2021. In September, she returned to the set ofThe Voice of Greecefor Season 8. At the end of 2021, Paparizou released her next English song "Lightning", performing it on MAD WALK 2021.

Helena Paparizou at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

For 2022 Helena Paparizou opens a new music era returning to her international hits abroad like "Lightning". On March Helena and Nikos Panagiotidis reunited asAntiqueafter 19 years coveringTi Tisong byGiorgos Alkaiosthat became hit during 90's. In summer Antique performed at 'We Who Love 90's' Festival in Sweden while Helena started her summer tour in Greece. On 11 April,Stelios Rokkosreleased a song featuring Helena titledKommatia(Pieces). On 27 April, Helena sang at Night at Rhythm 9.49 fm songs from her discography. In September she has booked some live appearances for first time inOdeon of Herodes AtticuswithMarios Frangoulis.The 9th Season forThe Voice of Greecebegun on SKAI TV and was completed in March 2023. In November Helena did her comeback at Votanikos residency show next toGiorgos Sabanisand Anastasia for first time collaboration on stage until March 11, 2023. Paparizou released a remake version on her 2004 hit songKatse Kalaproduced by Arcade featuringMarseauxandJoanne.On the occasion of the World Mental Health Day on October 10, UNICEF Greece and its First Goodwill Ambassador, Helena Paparizou, joined their forces and re-released the songThe Light in Our Soul,in collaboration with Spyros Lambrou children's choir, aiming to raise public awareness about mental health issues and eliminate the stigma that unfortunately still accompanies people facing them. On November 17, Helena performedMy Number Onealong with dancers doing the same choreography bringing back nostalgia from 2005. The event was held in Amsterdam, one of the biggest Eurovision Parties, calledHet Grote Songfestivalfeest,with guests in many Eurostars. Just before the end of 2022, in 9 December Paparizou started a new music chapter in her career releasing a new power ballad song titledFevgowritten byGiorgos Sabanis& Eleana Vrahali.

Paparizou was the spokesperson for the Greek jury in the final of theEurovision Song Contest 2024.[165]She was also part of the interval act of the second semi-final in the same contest.[166]

One of her most recent performances was at the MadWalk 2024 with her brand new singleUpdate.[167]

Musical style and performance

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Influences

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Paparizou performing material fromVrisko To Logo Na ZoinLamia,Greece as part of herArhizei To Party touron 28 August 2008.

Paparizou has said that her parents had no musical background and the only person in her family who sang was her paternal grandmother, who inspired Paparizou to sing. Paparizou's first musical experiences were with international music—predominantlymusical;her musical roots are in traditional Greek music such aslaikoand rebetiko because she was exposed to the music ofVassilis Tsitsanis,Markos Vamvakaris,Stelios Kazantzidis,Mimis Plaisas, and Giannis Spanos.[2]As a child, Paparizou considered those genres to be distant and old-fashioned, and associated them with her summer holidays in Greece.[4]In her teenage years, she listened to a broad range of music, includingR&Bandsoul.[168]Her biggest musical influences were female pop singers, including Madonna,Céline Dion,Tina TurnerandJanet Jackson.[5]Later, she was influenced by her frequent collaborator Paschalis Terzis, who taught her to improve her technical vocal skills. Paparizou has also stated that she was a big fan of the Eurovision Song Contest for years before she first participated in 2001.

Music and themes

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During her solo career, Paparizou has changed her musical style from laiko, to pop and rock-inspired styles on a whim.[39]Some critics attribute this to a lack of personal style and following trends for commercial success rather than as an artistic expression.[169][170]Paparizou has been known to follow the trends of international female pop stars;[169]music critics have compared songs like "The Light in Our Soul" to Celine Dion, "Let's Get Wild" toAnastacia,[171]"Gigolo" and "Carpe Diem (Seize the Day)" toShakira,[172][173]"Somebody's Burning (Put the Fire Out)" toBeyoncé Knowles,[173]and "Dancing Without Music" toKylie Minoguec.Aphrodite(2010).[174]She had also great reputation inItaly.

Similar to Antique's work, all of Paparizou's albums have included cover versions and translations. Following Antique's blending of traditional Greek music with Nordic disco sounds, Paparizou's debut solo albumProtereotitafocused on pop sounds and laiko, and the songs were directed towards the club market. Giorgos Mastorakis of Music Corner stated that despite the image change, the album was similar to those of Antique, being described as "pop moments (with keen laiko... 'garnish')". The album featured songs from both Greek and Swedish writers, which according to Mastorakis, led to the album's sound varying. The stylistically interesting songs from the album includes the title track, which followed an R&B style, while the song "Katse Kala" was described as having an "original sound."[175]

Following her Eurovision win, Paparizou's popularity increased and she was often promoted as a pop singer by the media. In his review of theEuro EditionofProtereotita,Pavlos Zervas of Music Corner was impressed with the album and said that its contemporary style could potentially be an international hit, supporting the singer more so in English-language recordings. In his review ofIparhi Logos,Zervas said that apart from Sakis Rouvas—Greece's pop performer—Paparizou was the only artist supporting the pop/dance genre so well in Greece. He also said that anything that she chose to sing would become a hit. He used Paparizou to illustrate that big name producers likeGiorgos TheofanousandPhoebusare not needed to create hits. Zervas said that the numerous covers were the album's strong point, while "Gigolo" was characterized by "witty" lyrics in an overall pattern that followed her hit "Mambo!" and previous hits. He said that the album's laiko material contradicted the pop songs and made her overall sound less focused. [176]

Paparizou performing on the Fisika Mazi tour on 30 June 2010 in Athens.

Paparizou's second English-language albumThe Game of Lovewas anticipated by Greek consumers and featured a similar sound toIparhi Logos;over half of the album's material was taken from the latter album. Zervas also reviewed this album, saying that it contained many different styles such as dance, hip hop,slow jamsandLatin,following a typical recipe of American music. Zervas said that international female pop singers did not have much above Paparizou, and that the album's success would depend solely upon promotion efforts, although internationally affiliated record companies were less impressed. Zervas' impression was that while he believed in the material's potential, he thought that if Paparizou continued her current trends and performance style at laiko nightclubs, her ambitions for an international career would come to a disappointment.[169]

ForVrisko To Logo Na Zo,her fourth album, Paparizou minimized the laiko influences and changed to a pop/rock sound and image in contrast to her previous albums. Evianna Nikoleri of Music Corner said that the album was carefully crafted and had a good, European-like production. ForGiro Apo T' Oneiro,Paparizou worked with the same group she had two years before, with small changes. She toned down the image she had created with her previous album; while many of the songs have rock influences and some songs include dance-pop andpop-folk,electronicandlounge musicelements, with an overall pop theme.[177][178]

Paparizou has written two tracks on all of her studio albums exceptIparhi Logos;she also wrote the lyrics of the Antique song "Why?". These writing ventures were mostly collaborations with at least one other songwriter. She contributed lyrics to "Treli Kardia" (Protereotita), "Carpe Diem" and "Teardrops" (The Game of Love), and "Mathe Prota N'agapas" (Vrisko To Logo Na Zo), while she made her first musical contributions toVrisko To Logo Na Zo,"Den Tha 'Mai 'Do" and "Filarakia" (Giro Apo T' Oneiro)—her first solo writing credit.[179]

Around 2013, Paparizou released her fifth Greek-language album titledTi Ora Tha Vgoume?.The music theme of this cd was similar to her previous with more pop, ballads and folk modern songs. Her next English albumOne Lifefollowed pure pop sound whileOuranio Toxoin 2017 was a total bunch of mix kinds like pop, dance, ballads, folk and more containing in total 21 tracks.

Vocal style

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Paparizou has thevocal rangeofmezzo-soprano;from her Antique years until 2005, she performed in a vocal range of C3to B♭5.[180]Her vocaltimbrehas been described as "deep, sensual", "dramatic" and "metallic".[181][182][183]Critics have frequently debated over whether laïko or pop material best suits her voice; while some found her equal in both genres, Greek critics tended to prefer her pop and dance repertoire and often that in English. This was partially caused by expectations arising from Paparizou's Swedish upbringing and Eurovision win. Also, having been raised abroad, her accent in English was different than that of a native Greek speaker.[174][175][176][184]Native listeners of Western music contradicted this view; Swedish critic Dan Backman ofSvenska Dagbladetsaid that Paparizou was no exception to the rule that musical artists sound better in their native languages, describing her vocal performances as "expressive" in Greek and "bland" in English. He also consistently selected her pure laïko songs, such as "Stin Kardia Mou Mono Thlipsi", "I Zoi Sou Zari", "M'angaliazei To Skotadi" and "O, ti Axizi Einai I Stigmes", as suiting her voice best; he said it may possess "the right dramatic nerve" for the style.[182][185]

A writer forNitrowas skeptical of Paparizou's musical ability, writing in a piece titled "If the World Was Fair" that her image and the aid of backing vocalists should be recognized as playing a significant role for Paparizou.[186]Pavlos Zervas of Music Corner wrote favourably of her voice; he said that on theEuro EditionEP, it was "adaptable" and "pliable" to the necessities of each of the songs, from the ballads to the uptempo ones.[184]Critic Georgia Laimou ofEleftheros Typosdisagreed with Zervas. Laimou found her deliveries monotonous and possessing no nuances between songs and styles. She also said that Paparizou's limited range meant she had to repeat a similar set of notes.[187]Paparizou's tendency to strain her voice throughoversinging—specificallyshouting—which grew worse with age has been a common complaint.[169][170][187][188]Laimou said that particularly after her Eurovision victory, Paparizou sang with a new-found confidence and force.[187]Circa 2008, critics noticed an improvement in her voice and said that the albumVrisko To Logo Na Zocontained her best vocal performance.[169]

Compared to her previous simplistic tunes,Vrisko To Logo Na Zopresented Paparizou with more challenging material.[189]However, as the difficulty of the songs progressed, her excessive shouting became noticeable as a result of having to push her voice further because of insufficient volume and high notes. Although most critics agree that her "vigorous"[190]interpretations reduce the quality of her songs, on occasion her style has served to augment the entertainment factor. Kalamaris, who said her 2008 and 2010 albums were very dull and mediocre, wrote that Paparizou was "able to give life to even the most boring tracks with her delivery".[170][174]

Image

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Fashion and style

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During her career with Antique, Paparizou had a simplistic look, representing a young girl; after going solo she made a transition into a more feminine and sexualized style.[39]Paparizou was known for wearing revealing clothes, which was a contrast from her "good girl" image.[10]Her signature look washot pants,showcasing her legs as her most prominent physical feature.[191]She also wore mini-dresses and five-inch high heels.[4]To promote her albumVrisko To Logo Na Zo,Paparizou adopted a rock-inspired image, appearing aggressive in dark tones of clothing and make-up.[192]The look was completed with multiple piercings, including her ears, tongue and most notably her nostril, on which she wore a wire chain connected to her ear piercing.

Evianna Nikoleri said that Paparizou was following the concurrent trend of pop/laiko female singers promoting a rock image—a trend she credited to Despina Vandi. Makis Kalamaris of Avopolis also said Paparizou's new image was for mainstream success rather than artistic expression, and added that Paparizou—knowing her limitations—was slowly easing into it rather than suddenly presenting a rock persona. Kalamaris also said that Paparizou was probably the only Greek female singer able to imitate the trends of international females without singing inskiladikoclubs and cloning herself into Madonna, which made her stand out against the concurrent mainstream scene.[193]Paparizou's make-up artist Giannis Marketakis stated that Paparizou always gives input to her look and fashion, and closely follows fashion trends.[192]Paparizou said that she avoids extremes in her fashion choices.[183]InThe Game of Love,Paparizou gives credit to her stylist Al Giga for making her love fashion and herself, while she also acknowledgesRoberto Cavalli—who has provided most of her wardrobe since Eurovision 2005—for his input.[194]

Public image

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Paparizou established a public image described as that of the "Greek every-girl" or the "girl next door",making her an icon for teenagers.[107][183][195]Her songs have become a staple for young people during auditions at reality music shows such asGreek Idol,and she has inspired younger artists such asIdolrunner-upNicole Paparistodimou.[196]Paparizou became known for the way she approached the media; she has been known to apologize in her interviews, laugh throughout, and "embodies the good girl and not the femme fatale, she wants to be likeable" and projects an image of "child-woman", staying family-friendly.[10]During her role as a television personality, Paparizou became known for frequent outbursts of cackling laughter.[197]

Paparizou has spoken candidly to reporters about her personal life, plastic surgery, and weight.[4]She has been referred to as an "anti-star";[183]A biography of Paparizou on Alpha TV'sKafes Me Tin Elenistated that her appeal was not her voice, her songs or her body, but that she represents the qualities and limitations of the average person.[4]Paparizou has said that she likes to present herself in moderation;[183]she ranked her star power in the Greek star system as moderate, the level she finds appropriate for artists. She also said she believed her public image would never be able to overcome that of the girl next door in the eyes of the Greek public.[183]E! Entertainment Televisiondescribed her as "sultry", ranking her at number 16 on their25 Sexiest Womenand25 Sexiest Pop Divasof 2008,[198]making her one of only two Greek celebrities—along withKostas Martakis—to be featured on one of the network's lists. In 2009, she underwentbreast augmentationat the age of 26 after wishing to do so since she was 18—the first Greek celebrity to admit having done so.[183][199]

Paparizou with fans at the launch of a promotional campaign at theHard Rock Caféin Athens on 29 April 2010

Paparizou performed as the main act at the artistic portion of theAthens Pride2010LGBTevent.[200]She has had promotional deals withSkechers,Nokia,Organics Hair Care andIvi,and through record label association has promotedSony Ericssonin both Greece and Sweden,TIM Hellas,Vivodi,andCoca-Cola.[citation needed]Ivi reportedly selected her to be the face of its "Fersou Fisika" (act natural) campaign because she represented qualities such as freshness, naturalness, authenticity, goodwill and humor.[201]

In 2008, Paparizou—who was known for her slim figure—was scrutinized for gaining weight during the 2007–08 season when she took a break from performing. Paparizou said she had gained 10 kilograms (22 lb); however she had already lost 7 kilograms (15 lb).[202]She had previously stated that she gains at least that amount every time she goes on a break and that she could possibly gain up to 15 kilograms (33 lb).[203]In 2006, she said she was dissatisfied with discriminative ideals towards both men and women, and threatened to gain weight the following year.[203][204]This was followed by another weight gain in 2009. As the media became more concerned with her weight, Paparizou expressed her disapproval of this, stating "I am a singer, not a model."[205]Paparizou also faced scrutiny for her weight during Eurovision 2001, where media reported that she suffered fromanorexia nervosa.Paparizou said that for her appearance in the contest, she had lost too much weight, dropping to 51 kilograms (112 lb).[206]

Accolades

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On 14 March 2010,Alpha TVranked Paparizou as the 14th most-certified female artist in the history of Greece's recording industry on a list titled the "30 Most Popular Greek Female Singers of the Past 50 Years," with seven Platinum records and four Gold records. Paparizou was the youngest artist on the list, the only one under 30 and the only one to emerge in the 2000s (decade) in her solo career.[39]aIn 2010,Forbeslisted her as the 21st most powerful and influential celebrity in Greece, and the fourth highest ranked singer.[207]She is regarded as the most successful female pop singer of the second half of the 2000s (decade).[208]

Personal life

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Paparizou at one point during her youth followedBuddhism,but eventually began followingEastern Orthodoxybecause she believes it suits her better.[26]She was involved in a long-term relationship with fellow Swedish-born Greek Toni Mavridis,[209]to whom she was introduced by a friend of her sister at a restaurant when she was 17, while Mavridis is 11 years her senior.[3][6]

On 25 December 2008, Paparizou's father died suddenly from aheart attackduring the family's Christmas Day celebrations inBacka,Gothenburg.[1]Paparizou stopped her performances at Iera Odos inGreeceto be with family inSwedenbefore resuming her show. She later said she believed that her father would have lived if the ambulance had been prompt, blaming medical incompetency.[26]According to medical authorities the ambulance could not enter the area without police protection because it was considered a 'no-go area'.[210]After her father's death, Paparizou suffered fromdepression,citing it as the second occurrence since she was a teenager.[96]

In October 2012, Paparizou started dating the civil engineer Andreas Kapsalis. They got married secretly in Athens in mid 2015.[211]

Discography

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Main articles:Helena Paparizou discographyandAntique discography

Filmography

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Television

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Title Year Role Notes
Ellinikos Telikos 2001 Herself / Contestant AsAntique
Winner
Eurovision Song Contest 2001 Herself / Contestant AsAntique
Greek entrant; 3rd place
Piatsa Kolonaki 2004 Herself / Guest star Television acting debut
Taksidevontas Stin Stockholmi Me Tin Elena Paparizou 2004 Herself Television special
Ellinikos Telikos 2005 Herself Internal selection
Eurovision Song Contest 2005 Herself / Contestant Greek entrant
Winner
Congratulations: 50 Years of the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 Herself / Performer Greek entrant
4th place
Melodifestivalen 2006 Herself / Performer Interval act
Eurovision Song Contest 2006 Herself / Performer Opening and interval act
European Border Breakers Award 2007 Herself / Performer Interval act and award winner
Dancing on Ice
  • 2011–
  • 2012
 Herself / Judge Season 1of the Greek version of theDancing on Ice
Melodifestivalen 2012 Herself / Performer Interval act
Let's Dance 2012 Herself / Contestant Season 7of the Swedish version of theStrictly Come Dancing
9th place
Eurosong 2013 Herself / Performer Interval acts in the Greek national final for theEurovision Song Contest 2013
Melodifestivalen 2014 Herself / Contestant 4th place
Eurosong 2015 Herself / Performer Interval acts in the Greek national final for theEurovision Song Contest 2015
Eurovision Song Contest 2015 Herself / Spokesperson
Inför Eurovision Song Contest 2016 Herself / Commentator Season 15of the Swedish TV show
The Voice of Greece
  • 2016– present
 Herself / Coach & Mentor Seasons 3-10of the Greek version ofThe Voice
Junior Music Stars 2016 Herself / Guest mentor
Het Grote Songfestivalfeest 2019 Herself Video message
Eurovision: Europe Shine a Light 2020 Herself Video appearance
Eurovision Song Contest 2021 Herself / Performer Interval act
Het Grote Songfestivalfeest 2022 Herself / Performer Solo and asAntique
Eurovision Song Contest 2024 2024 Herself / Performer / Spokesperson Interval act
Eurovision Greek National Final 2025 2025 Herself / Presenter Host

Theater

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Title Year Role Notes
Nine
  • 2015–
  • 2016
 Saraghina Pantheon Theater

Tours and residencies

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Concert tours

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Concert residencies

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Awards

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Main article:List of awards and nominations received by Helena Paparizou

Paparizou has been awarded threeArion Music Awards,aEuropean Border Breakers Award,35MAD Video Music Awards—more than any other artist—and anMTV Europe Music Award.

See also

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References

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