Constantinos Christoforou

Constantinos Christoforou
Born (1977-04-25) 25 April 1977
Limassol, Cyprus
Origin Cypriot, Greece
Genres Pop, ethnic, rock, dance
Occupation(s) Singer/songwriter
Instruments Vocals, piano, guitar
Years active 1994–present
Labels Minos EMI, Universal
Associated acts One
Website Official Page

Constantinos Christoforou is a Cypriot singer. He was born in Limassol, Cyprus on 25 April 1976.[1]

Career

Constantinos Christoforou was still a student when his first single, "Tora pou milas" was released in 1994. His first album, O, ti m'afora was released in 1996. The album went double platinum, making Christoforou the first Cypriot artist ever to receive double platinum album for a national CD production. A few days after the contest, Christoforou accompanied Greek singer Anna Vissi in Cyprus, as well as in her winter performances with Greek singer Sakis Rouvas in Athens. He was the permanent support act for Vissi in all her Greek and international concerts until 1999.

In 1999, Giorgos Theophanous asked Christoforou to become the lead singer of the pop group One, which he did. The boy-band had number one hits in Greece and Cyprus. His first solo album in Greece, titled H agapi sou paei, included the song "Pote min les pote", a duet with Vissi. The album went gold within 2 months. In 2003 Christoforou left One.

In 2004 his second album, Idiotiki Parastasi, was released. In 2005 his third album, titled O Gyros tou Kosmou, was released. In spring 2006, Christoforou released his CD single "Thes na kanoume sxesi". In 2007, his fourth album, H alithia ine mia!, was released. In summer 2007, at the Cyprus Music Awards, Christoforou was awarded song of the year, "Stasou ena lepto". A few days later, Christoforou was the opening act for Bryan Adams for his grand concert in Cyprus with the song "She's no fool".

Many artists recorded songs written by Christoforou: Giannis Parios with Agapi Mou in 2003, Vissi with the hit "Erimi Poli" in 2004, Stamatis Gonidis in his CD with Antio, Giannis Savvidakis with "Ti na sou po", Andreas Ektoras with "Ksimeromata", Stella Georgiadou with "Pes to" and "Akoma mia mera xorista" (lyrics by Zinonas Zintilis), and Eirini Merkouri with "Den exoume tipota pia na poume". He wrote two songs for Katerina Stasini with whom he had worked in the past. One of the songs was “Tou kosmou ta mikrofona”.

In June of 2008, Christoforou released an album titled Istoria 2008, which had more of a pop-rock sound. A duet from that album was "Afto to vrady tha’ne diko mas" with the Cypriot singer Constantina. In 2009, after returning to EMI Music, Christoforou released his 5th album, called Allios. in 2010, EMI released the digital single of his song "Yia ola ikanos".

In 2011, Christoforou performed live at Arhitektoniki with Eleni Dimou. In October 2011, the duet "Oxigono" with Dimou was released. From September 2011 to January 2012, Christoforou took part in the TV show Dancing on Ice, aired by Antenna TV in Greece. In July 2013, he released the ethnic song "Na rotato ta kimata". In 2013 and 2014 he performed in the show Ola eginan tragoudia with Despina Olympiou.

Eurovision Song Contest

In 1996 he represented Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996 with the song "Mono Yia Mas", placing 8th.[1]

In 2002, he was alongside Demetres Koutsavlakis, Philippos Constantinos, Savvas Constantinides, Argyris Nastopoulos and Panos Tserpespart part of the musical formation One representing Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2002 with the song "Gimme" getting the 6th position.[1]

Christoforou returned to the Eurovision stage as a solo artist in Eurovision Song Contest 2005 with the song "Ela Ela (Come Baby)" finishing in 18th place with a score of 46 points.[2]

Discography

Albums

Maxi-singles/EPs

With One

References

  1. 1 2 3 "About Constantinos". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
  2. ↑ "Eurovision Song Contest 2005". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 31 August 2014.

External links

Preceded by
Alex Panayi
with "Sti Fotia"		 Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest
1996 		Succeeded by
Chara & Andreas Constantinou
with "Mana Mou"
Preceded by
Voice
with "Nomiza"		 Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest (as One)
2002 		Succeeded by
Stelios Constantas
with "Feeling Alive"
Preceded by
Lisa Andreas
with "Stronger Every Minute"		 Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest
2005 		Succeeded by
Annet Artani
with "Why Angels Cry"
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