Biography
Who is Anna Vissi?
Early life and education
Anna Vissi was born in Larnaca, Greece, on December 20, 1957. She began her formal musical training at a local conservatory at the age of six. When she was twelve years old, she entered a talent competition and won first prize. Two years later, she made her first television appearance as the main singer at Ayia Tilliria.
In 1973, her family moved to Athens. There, Anna pursued her studies at the National Conservatory and later attended the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She soon began performing in the nightclubs of Plaka alongside well-known artists such as George Dalaras, Haris Alexiou, and Vasilis Papakonstantinou.
Career beginnings and Eurovision
In 1977, Anna won the Thessaloniki Song Festival with the song As Kanoume Apopse Mian Arhi and released her debut studio album of the same name. She represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1980 with the song Autostop, finishing in thirteenth place. Two years later, she represented Cyprus in the contest with Mono i agapi, securing fifth place.
Throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, she released several successful albums, including Kitrino Galazio and Nai, which achieved gold and platinum status in Greece. She frequently collaborated with well-known composers and musicians during this period, establishing her presence in the Greek music scene.
Collaboration with Nikos Karvelas
In May 1983, Anna married composer Nikos Karvelas. Together, they formed a productive musical partnership that produced numerous gold and platinum records. In November 1983, she gave birth to their daughter, Sofia Karvela. Although the marriage ended in 1992, their professional collaboration continued to yield major commercial successes.
Anna left EMI Greece in 1984 and signed with CBS Records Greece, which later became Sony Music Greece. During this collaboration, she released successful albums such as Na 'Hes Kardia, Kati Simveni, and I Epomeni Kinisi. In 1989, she released the platinum album Fotia, which introduced western pop and dance elements to her music.
Commercial success and awards
In the following decades, Anna continued to release hit records, including the double album Kravgi in 2000, which became one of the best-selling albums of all time in Greece. She experimented with the laïko-pop hybrid genre and landed commercial success with singles like Call Me, which topped the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Chart.
Over her career, Anna has received numerous accolades, including Arion Music Awards, MAD Video Music Awards, and Pop Corn Music Awards. She has earned numerous platinum and gold certifications from IFPI Greece, establishing herself as one of the country's top-selling recording artists.
Birthday and age
Anna Vissi was born on December 20, 1957, which makes Anna 68 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Anna shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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