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Despina Vandi

Despina Vandi (Greek: Δέσποινα Βανδή; pronounced [ðesˈpina ˈvanði]), born as Despina Malea (Greek: Δέσποινα Μαλέα) on 22 July 1969, is a Greek singer of Pontic Greek ancestry. Born in Tübingen near Stuttgart, Germany, Vandi's family returned to Kavala, Greece when she was six years old. After moving to Athens in the early 1990s, Vandi signed with Minos EMI and released two albums Gela Mou (1994) and Esena Perimeno (1996). She then began an exclusive collaboration with songwriter/producer Phoebus and struck commercial success with her third album, Deka Endoles (1997), followed by the multi-platinum Profities (1999), where she established a more "pop" stage performance style and image, becoming one of the most prominent portrayers of the laïko/pop genre.

Her single "Ipofero" (2000) became the best-selling single of all-time in Greece. Following Phoebus' departure from Minos EMI, Vandi followed him to the newly formed independent label Heaven Music and released Gia (2001), which became and remains her biggest commercial success, as well as one of the best-selling albums of all time in Greece and Cyprus. Vandi also released the album abroad and the self-titled single "Gia", topping the US Billboard Hot Dance Airplay and making her the first Greek artist to top a Billboard chart. She returned with Stin Avli Tou Paradeisou (2004), which was certified multi-platinum and became her fourth album to achieve six-figure sales. In 2007 10 Hronia Mazi, a ten-year celebration of her collaboration with Pheobus was released, followed by her eighth studio album C'est La Vie. In 2012 she released the album Allaxa, which was certified 2x platinum sales and has been her first double platinum record since 2005.

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City of Dreams Mediterranean: unrivalled luxury and entertainment

CyprusMail 11 Aug 2024

Premier MICE venue ... Year-round appeal ... Exceptional entertainment ... Performers like Helena Paparizou, Anna Vissi, Despina Vandi, Nancy Ajram, Myriam Fares, Melhem Zein, and Karem Fares have graced the stage here ... Commitment to the community ... ....

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Despina Vandi channels her inner baker in Crete – “I kneaded the bread”

Greek City Times 08 Aug 2024

This time, Despina Vandi returned to social media on Wednesday evening with a video in Instagram stories. In the clip, Despina Vandi was recorded as being very excited about a wood oven she found on the island, which she used.

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Turkish Singer Causes Uproar in Greece With Smyrna Song

Greek Reporter 07 Aug 2024

Some social media users commented that Karaca’s provocation was in response to Greek singer Despina Vandi who recently refused to take the stage at a concert in Turkey over a flag dispute.

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Outrage Erupts in Greece Over Cypriot Singer’s Controversial Performance

Greek City Times 07 Aug 2024

The performance was also interpreted as a reaction from the Turkish government to Greek singer Despina Vandi’s recently canceled concert in Izmir. Vandi had withdrawn from a charity event in Cesme ...

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Outrage in Greece over Cypriot singer’s ‘provocative’ song

CyprusMail 06 Aug 2024

It also claimed the performance was a “response” on the part of the Turkish government for Greek singer Despina Vandi’s “aborted concert in Izmir”. Vandi had been due to perform at a charity concert in ...

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Despina Vandi and Antonis Remos Shine in Charity Concerts in Crete

Greek City Times 02 Aug 2024

Despina Vandi and Antonis Remos performed together in a sold-out concert at the Pankritio Stadium in Heraklion, Crete, on July 31 ... As I collect it, I’ll give it away!” The comment prompted laughter from Vandi and the audience.

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A canceled concert and the weight of history

Ekathimerini 24 Jul 2024

Greek singer Despina Vandi canceled a recent appearance in Cesme in Izmir (once known as Smyrna) because the Turkish flag and a poster of modern Turkey’s founder, Kemal Ataturk, adorned the stage.

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Greek singer Despina Vandi refuses to take the stage at a concert in Turkey over ...

Black Hills Pioneer 23 Jul 2024

Turkish media reports say Greek pop star Despina Vandi has refused to perform on a stage in Turkey adorned with its flag and portrait of the country’s founding father, prompting the local mayor to ask her to leave her town ....

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We Heart Holidays: Maria Menounos launches film production company with husband Keven Undergaro

Greek City Times 20 Jul 2024

The married couple co-founded We Heart Holidays, a production company that will create Christmas films ... READ MORE. Despina Vandi’s Concert Canceled in Turkey as Musicians Were Escorted Out Amid Atatürk Poster Controversy.

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Despina Vandi’s Concert Canceled in Turkey as Musicians Were Escorted Out Amid Atatürk Poster Controversy

Greek City Times 19 Jul 2024

Tensions erupted in Turkey following Despina Vandi’s refusal to perform under the Turkish flag and the image of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, leading to the cancellation of her appearance ... Despina Vandi ...

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Greek singer Despina Vandi refuses to take the stage at a concert in Turkey over a flag dispute

Ekathimerini 19 Jul 2024

Greek pop star Despina Vandi refused to perform on a stage in Turkey adorned with its flag and portrait of the country’s founding father, prompting the local mayor to ask her to leave her town, according to Turkish media reports.

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Greek Singer Cancels Concert in Turkey, Sparking Controversy

Greek Reporter 19 Jul 2024

Famous Greek singer Despina Vandi cancels her performance at a concert in Turkey due to political undertones ... The concert took place as scheduled with the choir that was to accompany Despina Vandi singing the anthem of Izmir.

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Greek singer refuses to take stage in Çeşme

Hürriyet Daily News 19 Jul 2024

A concert by Greek singer Despina Vandi in İzmir's ...

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Famous Greek Singer Despina Vandi Cancels Performance in Turkey, Sparking Controversy

Greek Reporter 18 Jul 2024

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Greek singer Despina Vandi cancels Çeşme concert over Turkish flag dispute

Daily Sabah 18 Jul 2024

A controversial incident unfolded when Greek singer Despina Vandi, currently on tour celebrating her 30-year music career, refused to perform at her scheduled concert in Çeşme, Izm ....