Ivi Adamou facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ivi Adamou Ήβη Αδάμου
Adamou at the Stockholm Pride in 2012
Born	(1993-11-24) 24 November 1993 (age 31) Agia Napa, Cyprus
Occupation	Singer songwriter actress
Partner(s)	Michalis Kouinelis
Children	1
Musical career
Genres	Pop dance
Instruments	Vocals piano
Years active	2009–present
Labels	Panik Records Minos EMI

Ivi Adamou (Greek: Ήβη Αδάμου) is a talented singer from Cyprus. She was born on November 24, 1993, in Agia Napa. Ivi became well-known in Greece and Cyprus after she joined the TV show The X Factor. She later represented Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 with her popular song "La La Love".

After The X Factor, Ivi signed a music contract. She released her first extended play (EP) called Kalokairi Stin Kardia in 2010. She also released a holiday EP, Christmas with Ivi Adamou, which became very popular. Her first full album, San Ena Oniro, came out in 2011. Ivi has also sung songs for movies like Barbie in A Mermaid Tale. She even acted in a musical called Barbarella: the 80's Musical.

Ivi Adamou is inspired by famous singers like Beyoncé and Whitney Houston. She was often called a "Pop Queen" or "Teen Idol" in Greece. Her first EP was certified gold, meaning it sold many copies. Her Christmas EP was certified platinum in Portugal. Ivi has won several awards, including Best Cypriot Female Performer. She also helps with charities, like campaigns to prevent cervical cancer. She was even named a Young Ambassador for children's rights.

Early Life and Beginning a Music Career

Ivi Adamou was born on November 24, 1993, in Paralimni, Famagusta, Cyprus. Her father is Greek Cypriot, and her mother is Bulgarian. Ivi is one of three sisters.

When she was nine years old, Ivi first sang on stage. She joined a music competition and won! After that, she started taking music lessons. She learned music theory, singing, and piano. These skills helped her win more local singing contests.

Joining The X Factor

At 15, while still in high school, Ivi auditioned for The X Factor in Greece. She made it to the live shows, which meant she had to travel often between Cyprus and Greece. After the show, she signed a contract with Sony Music Greece.

Ivi then moved to Greece to live and study. She went to Panteion University to study sociology. Even though she was starting a music career, she wanted to finish her education. She graduated from university in 2015.

Her Journey on The X Factor

From 2009 to 2010, Ivi Adamou was a contestant on the second season of The X Factor. She finished in sixth place. During the show, she often said that Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera, and Whitney Houston were her biggest inspirations. Most of the songs she sang on the show were in English.

Memorable Performances

Ivi sang "Just Dance" on her first live show and got good reviews. She continued to impress judges with songs like "Just Like a Pill" and "Because of You". Her performance of "Because of You" was even called one of the best on the show!

However, her performance of "Papa Don't Preach" by Madonna received some negative feedback. But she quickly bounced back with strong performances of "When I Grow Up" and "Halo".

Ivi sang her first Greek song, "Hristougenna," on the eighth live show. She also sang "All I Want For Christmas Is You". She performed "Celebration" and even sang a duet with her teammate, Nini.

Elimination and Aftermath

In the eleventh live show, Ivi was in the bottom two for the first time. She sang "I Have Nothing" to stay in the competition and was saved by the judges. However, in the twelfth week, she was eliminated. This was a surprise because many thought she could win.

After her elimination, Ivi signed a record deal with Sony Music Greece.

First Albums and Collaborations

After The X Factor, Ivi Adamou quickly released her first single, "A*G*A*P*I". She also sang the Greek versions of songs for the Barbie in A Mermaid Tale and Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale movie soundtracks.

In April 2010, Ivi worked with the band Stavento on the song "San Erthi I Mera". This song became a huge hit in Greece and Cyprus. It was one of the most-watched Greek music videos at the time.

Kalokairi Stin Kardia and Christmas with Ivi Adamou

Ivi's first EP, Kalokairi Stin Kardia, came out in June 2010. It included her first two singles. Later that year, she released a Christmas EP called Christougenna me tin Ivi Adamou. This Christmas EP was very successful, especially in Portugal, where it was certified double platinum.

In 2011, Ivi started working on her first studio album. She collaborated with the band Melisses on the song "Krata Ta Matia Sou Klista". This song and its music video were released in April 2011.

San Ena Oniro Album

Ivi's first studio album, San Ena Oniro, was released on July 25, 2011. It had ten songs. The song "Kano Mia Efhi" was the first single from the album. "Voltes St Asteria" became the second single. That summer, Ivi also performed with other famous Greek singers like Panos Kiamos.

Representing Cyprus at Eurovision

Adamou at Rix FM Festival in Växjö

In August 2011, it was announced that Ivi Adamou would represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012. This was a big honor! She toured around Europe to promote her song.

The Cypriot national final took place on January 25, 2012. Ivi performed three songs, and "La La Love" was chosen as the winner. This meant "La La Love" would be Cyprus's entry for Eurovision.

Eurovision Performance and Success

At the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2012, Ivi performed "La La Love" in the first semi-final. She successfully made it to the Grand Final. In the final, she finished in 16th place.

"La La Love" became a hit in many European countries. It entered the music charts in Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Sweden. After Eurovision, Ivi went on a "La La Love Tour" with concerts in Greece, Cyprus, Sweden, and Spain.

Recent Music and Projects

After Eurovision, Ivi continued to release new music. She recorded "Time to Love" with Spanish DJ Marsal Ventura. She also released "Ase Me" with Kleopatra from Stavento. In 2013, she released "Na Sou Tragoudo" with Stavento again.

Ivi renewed her contract with Sony Music Greece in 2013. She planned to release a new album called Eho Ourano. However, the album was not released because Sony Music Greece closed down.

Musicals and Collaborations

In 2015, Ivi starred in the musical Barbarella: the 80's Musical in Athens. She played a Greek-American teenager named Evi. Her acting and singing in the musical received good reviews.

She continued to release new singles, including "Tipota De Mas Stamata" in 2016. She also collaborated with Stavento again on "Mi Staksi Ke Mi Vreksi". In 2017, she released "Afto Ton Kero".

In 2018, Ivi joined Panik Records. She released "Diko Mou" with Stavento, which became a hit in Greece and Cyprus. She also starred as Mary Magdalene in the Greek production of the rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar.

Latest Releases

Ivi has continued to perform in residency shows with other popular Greek singers. She released "Pao" with Konnie Metaxa in 2019 and "Fotia Mou" with Giorgos Mazonakis in 2020.

In 2021, Ivi received the Musician of the Year award for the third time at the Madame Figaro Awards. She also released another song with Stavento called "Gia Sena".

In March 2022, Ivi released "Agoraki Mou". Her second studio album, also titled Diko Mou, was released on November 28, 2022.

Her Music Style and Influences

Whitney Houston (left), Beyoncé (middle) and Elena Paparizou (right) are some of Adamou's influences.

Ivi Adamou mainly performs pop songs. Even though she sang many English songs on The X Factor, most of her released music is in Greek. She gets inspiration from both Greek and American pop music.

People often called Ivi the "Next Big Thing" or "Teen Idol" in Greece when she first started. Her first EP had a more teen pop sound. Her first studio album, however, showed a more "mature" pop style.

Ivi has said that Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera, and Whitney Houston are her idols and biggest influences. She has admired Whitney Houston since she was a child. She also looks up to Beyoncé for her talent and work. Ivi has also mentioned Elena Paparizou and Sakis Rouvas as influences.

Personal Life

Ivi Adamou is the second of three sisters. She grew up in Ayia Napa, Cyprus. When she was on The X Factor, she traveled a lot between Cyprus and Greece. In 2011, she moved to Athens to study sociology at Panteion University. She graduated in July 2015.

Ivi is in a relationship with Michalis Kouinelis from the band Stavento. They started living together in Athens. In December 2017, Ivi announced that she was expecting her first child. She moved with Michalis to his hometown, Alexandroupolis. On June 12, 2018, she gave birth to their daughter, Anatoli-Nefeli.

Helping Others Through Charity Work

Ivi Adamou has taken part in many charity events. In 2010, she was part of a campaign in Cyprus to help prevent cervical cancer. She also joined a Greek campaign against breast cancer.

In 2011, Ivi was named the Young Ambassador for children's rights by the HFC-UNCRC Policy Center. As an ambassador, she performed at a "Beat Bullying" campaign concert in 2012. The money raised from the concert went to the organization. In 2013, she performed at a concert to collect food for those in need. She also participated in a Christmas concert that raised money for charity.

Discography

Studio albums

• San Ena Oniro (2011)
• Diko Mou (2022)

Extended plays

• Kalokairi Stin Kardia (2010)
• Christmas with Ivi Adamou (2010)

Filmography

Ivi Adamou has appeared on several TV shows and awards ceremonies. She was a contestant on The X Factor and represented Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012. From 2015 to 2016, she starred in the musical Barbarella: the 80's Musical.

Films

Television

Theater

Awards and Recognitions

Ivi Adamou's first EP, Kalokairi Stin Kardia, sold over 60,000 copies and was certified gold. Her Christmas EP, Christmas with Ivi Adamou, was even more successful, selling over 50,000 copies in Portugal and becoming double platinum. Her first studio album, San Ena Oniro, reached number 17 on the Greek album charts. Her Eurovision song, "La La Love", was a big hit and charted in many European countries.

Ivi has received many nominations at the MAD Video Music Awards since 2011. She won two awards: Best Video Clip Urban and Best Cypriot Artist. She was also nominated three years in a row for Best Cypriot Woman Singer at the Madame Figaro Awards, winning in 2010 and 2012. In 2013, her song "Time to Love" won a Spanish award for Best Song of the Year.

Tours and Concerts

Adamou in the La La Love Tour.

Since she started her career in 2009, Ivi Adamou has been on several tours. This includes her Eurovision 2012 promotion tour. Since 2011, she has also performed in many residency concerts in Greece. These shows often feature other famous Greek singers like Elena Paparizou and Konstantinos Argyros.

Concert tours

• Stavento & Ivi Adamou: Live Tour (2010)
• Melisses & Ivi Adamou: Live Tour (2011)
• Eurovision Promo Tour (2012)
• La La Love Tour (2012)
• Summer Tour (2013)
• Summer Tour (2014)
• Ivi Adamou & Miss Cherry: Summer Tour (2015)
• Summer Tour (2022)

Residency concerts

• Posidonio Music Hall (Athens) – Adamou with Panos Kiamos and Kostas Martakis (2011–12)
• Perivoli Tou Ouranou (Athens) – Adamou with Kostas Karafotis, Kostas Tournas and Violeta Dagkalou (2014–15)
• Fever (Athens) – Adamou with Nikos Oikonomopoulos and Christos Cholidis (2015–16)
• Fix Live (Thessaloniki) – Adamou with Nikos Oikonomopoulos and Christos Cholidis (2016)
• Stavros tou Notou (Athens) – Adamou with Myronas Stratis and Isaias Matiaba (2016–17)
• Athinon Arena (Athens) – Adamou with Antonis Remos and Eleni Foureira (2017–18)
• Pyli A (Thessaloniki) – Adamou with Marinella, Kostas Makedonas, Helena Paparizou and Tsachourides Brothers (2018–19)
• Diogenis Studio (Athens) – Adamou with Marinella, Kostas Makedonas, Helena Paparizou and Tsachourides Brothers (2019)
• Fantasia (Athens) – Adamou with Konstantinos Argyros, Alcatrash and Ian Stratis (2019)
• Fantasia (Athens) – Adamou with Konstantinos Argyros and Stan (2019–20)
• Vogue (Thessaloniki) – Adamou with Konstantinos Argyros and Petros Iakovidis (2020)
• Fantasia (Athens) – Adamou with Nikos Oikonomopoulos and Petros Iakovidis (2021–22)
• Vogue (Thessaloniki) – Adamou with Nikos Oikonomopoulos and Giorgos Livanis (2022)
• Box (Athens) – Adamou with Dionysis Schinas (2022)

Images for kids

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  Adamou grew up in Paralimni.

See also

In Spanish: Ivi Adamou para niños