Helena Paparizou was born in Sweden to Greek immigrant parents. She was interested in music from a young age and studied it in school. At age 17, she formed the pop duo Antique with her friend. They had success including third place at Eurovision in 2001. However, Antique split in 2004 and Helena continued her music career solo. She went on to win Eurovision for Greece in 2005 with her song "My Number One."

1. Helena Paparizou was born and
raised in Gutenberg, Sweden by
Greek parents who were immigrants.
Her artistic restlessness was not to be
kept secret for a long period of time
and since she was just a young girl
she liked singing, dancing and acting.
Her interest was so great that she was
studying music along with school
lessons. At the age of seventeen,
together with her childhood friend
Nikos Panagiotidis they form
Antique.
This was just the beginning for a sparkling career that continued with the release of their first
album later; in 2001, they participated in Eurovision song contest and with a very impressive
performance they got the third place with the song “I would die for you”. However, in 2004
the Antique split and Helena continues on her own her trip in the land of music. On May
21st 2005, Helena Paparizou represented Greece for the second time in the Eurovision song
contest and took the first place with the song “My number one”!!! She is one of the best
Greek singers today!

2. Web site: http://www.helenapaparizou.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghQZojJWxKI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZYOrquBXuA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpLYSrJ4_04
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jBuniWjsgw

3. Parentage: Greece
Presence: 2005 - Today
Website: www.playmen.dj
PLAYMEN is a five year old project by Pavlos Manolis and Lefteris
Xenakis focused on producing dance - pop music and performing DJ
sets. Led by their passion for house music and their eagerness to
experiment with new styles and tunes, they evolved into one of the
hottest duos in the Greek music scene, creating a promising Brand
Name.

4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W95lvvrCm-E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4jMS6K2BQ0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8Am9gfAzQM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb-Nn7_0W7k

5. "Claydee" is a talented young songwriter/producer based in
Athens, Greece. He lives for his music and this does not
come unnoticed in his tracks, which is why he is working
with some of the top and most respected artists in Europe.
Parentage: Greece
Presence: 2007 - Today
Website: www.claydee.com

6. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbVzvy7h11M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSRlSST8wbI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQoNj3yOTK8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTybeZpN4ks