Sakis Rouvas
Sakis Rouvas (born January 5, 1972) is a Greek singer, songwriter, dancer, television presenter, actor and model. He represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contests in 2004 and 2009. Rouvas is one of the most popular and successful singers in Greece and Cyprus. He has sold over 10 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling Greek artists of all time.
Rouvas was born in Corfu, Greece, and began his career as a model in the early 1990s. He released his debut album, Sakis, in 1991. The album was a commercial success, and Rouvas quickly became one of the most popular singers in Greece. He followed up with a series of successful albums, including:
- To Ksero Tipos Sou (1992)
- Gia Sena (1993)
- Tora Arxizoun Ta Dyskola (1994)
- Oli I Moni (1996)
- Kati Apo Mena (1998)
- 21os Akatallilos (2000)
- Ola Kala (2002)
- Remixed (2003)
In 2004, Rouvas represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Shake It". The song finished third, and Rouvas became a household name across Europe. He followed up his Eurovision success with the release of the album S'eho Erotefthei (2005). The album was a commercial success, and Rouvas embarked on a tour of Greece and Cyprus.
In 2009, Rouvas represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest for the second time with the song "This Is Our Night". The song finished seventh, and Rouvas again became a household name across Europe. He followed up his Eurovision success with the release of the album Irthes (2009). The album was a commercial success, and Rouvas embarked on a tour of Greece and Cyprus.
In addition to his music career, Rouvas has also had a successful career as a television presenter and actor. He has hosted a number of popular shows on Greek television, including:
- Mega Star (2003-2006)
- The X Factor Greece (2008-2009)
- Dancing with the Stars Greece (2010-2011)
Rouvas has also starred in a number of films, including:
- Alter Ego (2006)
- Bank Bang (2008)
- I Love Karditsa (2009)
Rouvas is married to Katia Zygouli, and they have two children. He is a UN Goodwill Ambassador and has been involved in a number of charitable causes.
