Despina Vandi

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Despina Vandi
Δέσποινα Βανδή
Despina Vandi in 2007.
Despina Vandi in 2007.
Background information
Birth nameDespina Malea
Born (1969-07-22) 22 July 1969 (age 54)
Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany
OriginKavala, East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece
GenresLaïko, pop, dance
Occupation(s)Singer, actress
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1992–present
LabelsMinos EMI, Heaven Music,
Escondida Music, The Spicy Effect
WebsiteDespinaVandi.gr

Despina Vandi (Greek: Δέσποινα Βανδή, pronounced [ˈðespina vanˈði]), born Despina Malea (Greek: Δέσποινα Μαλέα 22 July 1969), is a Greek singer and actress. Vandi has sold one million records in Greece.[1]

Vandi was born in Tübingen, West Germany. Her family returned to Kavala, Greece when she was six years old. She enrolled at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, but eventually dropped out to start her music career. Vandi moved to Athens in the early 1990s.

In 2003, she released the single "Gia" ("hello" or "goodbye") internationally. It became a big hit. In 2004, she did a cover of the Notis Sfakianakis song "Opa Opa". It was recorded in English which became a big hit worldwide. Even Antique has made a cover of this song.

Vandi is married to Demis Nikolaidis, ex-international soccer player and former president of AEK soccer club. She has two children, Melina (born in February 10, 2004) and Giorgos (born August 20, 2007).

Discography[change | change source]

Studio albums

References[change | change source]

  1. "Despina-Phoebus Ten Year Anniversary" (in Greek). ANT1. 2007.

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