Biography
Who is Kostas Martakis?
Early life and education
Kostas Martakis was born in Athens, Greece, on May 25, 1984. His parents are Nikolaos Martakis and Labrini Lymberopoulou. He grew up with an older sister, Tina, and a younger brother named Nikos. His father hails from Mytilene, and his mother is of Greek-Australian heritage.
Before pursuing a career in entertainment, he focused on academics and sports. He attended the American College of Greece, where he majored in computer technologies. Also, he played basketball in various Greek professional leagues and earned medals for his athletic performance.
Rise to fame
His professional career began with modeling work before he auditioned for the reality talent competition Dream Show, which aired on Alpha TV in 2006. This appearance served as a launchpad for his music career. Shortly after the show concluded, he secured a contract with Sony BMG Greece.
He released his first CD-single, titled Panda Mazi, during the summer of 2006. By the winter of that same year, he began performing live at the REX night club alongside established artists Despina Vandi and Giorgos Mazonakis. His momentum continued into 2007, when he performed at the Romeo summer club with Kelly Kelekidou and Dionisis Makris.
Musical career and Eurovision
In June 2007, the artist released his debut studio album, Anatropi. The project was well-received by critics and audiences, earning him the Best New Artist award at the 2007 MAD Video Music Awards. That same summer, he competed in the New Wave Festival held in Latvia, where he secured second place overall and first place in the public vote.
He attempted to represent Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest on multiple occasions. In 2008, he competed in the Greek national final with the song Always and Forever. Although he placed second, the song gained international attention when it was added to the music playlist at American retailer Abercrombie & Fitch. Later, in 2008, he recorded a Greek-language version of the track Right Here, Right Now for the soundtrack of the film High School Musical 3: Senior Year.
Television and later projects
Beyond his music, he has maintained a strong presence on Greek television. In 2011, he competed in the second season of the Greek version of Dancing with the Stars, where he placed second. He later served as a backstage host for the same program three years later. In 2013, he participated in the first season of the show Your Face Sounds Familiar.
His acting credits include a role in the musical Rent, where he played the character Roger Davis at the Veaki theater in 2012. He has also collaborated with international artists, such as recording the duet Sex Indigo with Russian pop star Diana Diez in 2011. He continued to release studio albums, including Pio Konta in 2009, which achieved platinum status, and Entasi, which was released in December 2011.
Birthday and age
Kostas Martakis was born on May 25, 1984, which makes Kostas 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Kostas shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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