Elena Paparizou (Greek: Έλενα Παπαρίζου, pronounced [ˈɛɭ.ɛ.na pa.paˈɾi.zu]; born 31 January 1982) often known internationally as Helena Paparizou, is a Greek singer, occasional songwriter, and former model who was born and raised in Sweden. She began her career in 1999 as a member of the duo Antique, as well as working briefly as a model for a Swedish-Greek brand. Antique was targeted towards the Greek diaspora and sang traditional material in mixed Greek and English. After rising to recognition in Greece following their participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2001, they witnessed moderate success until Paparizou embarked on a solo career in 2003 and released her debut album Protereotita (2004), with emphasis on more pop sounds in addition to laïko. Paparizou then won the Eurovision S
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