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, born November 24, 1993) is a singer from Cyprus with Greek roots. She grew up in Agia Napa. Ivi became famous in Greece and Cyprus after being on the second season of the Greek TV show The X Factor. Her mentor on the show was Giorgos Theofanous.

After The X Factor, Ivi signed a music deal with Sony Music Greece. She became even more well-known when she represented Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 with her song "La La Love".

Her first collection of songs, called Kalokairi Stin Kardia, came out in 2010. That same year, she worked with the Spiros Lambrou Choir to release a holiday collection called Christougenna Me Tin Ivi Adamou. Her first full album, San Ena Oniro, was released in July 2011. It included popular songs like "Krata Ta Matia Sou Klista" and "Kano Mia Efhi". Her second album, Diko Mou, was released in November 2022. Ivi has also sung songs for movies, including Barbie in A Mermaid Tale and Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale. In 2015, she acted in her first musical, Barbarella: the 80's Musical.

Ivi Adamou has been called a "Pop Queen" or "Teen Idol" in Greece. Her first music collection was certified gold, meaning it sold over 6,000 copies in Greece. Her holiday collection was certified platinum in Portugal, selling over 50,000 copies. Since 2010, Ivi has received many awards and nominations, including being named the best Cypriot female performer in 2010 and 2012. She has also supported many charities, like campaigns for cancer prevention. She was even named a Young Ambassador for children's rights by the HFC-UNCRC Policy Center.

About Ivi Adamou

Early Life and Education

Ivi Adamou grew up in Paralimni.

Ivi Adamou was born on November 24, 1993, in Paralimni, Famagusta, Cyprus. Her father is Greek Cypriot, and her mother is Bulgarian. She has two sisters, one older and one younger.

When she was 9 years old, Ivi sang on stage for the first time in a music competition. She sang "Kaka Paidia" by Anna Vissi and won! After that, she started taking music lessons, including singing and piano. These lessons helped her win more local singing contests.

At 15, while in high school, Ivi tried out for The X Factor. She made it to the live shows, which meant she had to travel often from Cyprus to Greece. After the show, she signed a contract with Sony Music Greece. Even with her music career starting, she decided to study sociology at Panteion University in Athens. She finished her studies and graduated in 2015.

The X Factor Journey (2009–2010)

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

Ivi sang "Just Dance" on the first live show and received good feedback from the judges. She continued to get positive reviews for songs like P!nk's "Just Like A Pill" and Kelly's "Because of You". However, her performance of "Papa Don't Preach" by Madonna received some negative comments.

She performed many other songs, including "When I Grow Up" and "Halo". In the eighth live show, she sang her first Greek song, "Hristougenna," along with "All I Want For Christmas Is You".

Ivi made it to the twelfth live show. Even though she was a favorite to win, she was eliminated. This happened after she was in the bottom two with another contestant, Nini Shermandini.

First Albums and Tours (2010–2011)

Even though Ivi didn't win The X Factor, she still got a record deal with Sony Music Greece. Her first song, "A*G*A*P*I", was released just a few days after she left the show. She performed it on TV, and its music video came out in March 2010.

In April 2010, Ivi worked with the band Stavento on their song "San Erthi I Mera". This song became a big hit in Greece and Cyprus. It stayed in the top five of the Greek Airplay Chart for 20 weeks and was downloaded legally 60,000 times. Her second song, "Sose Me", was released in April 2010.

Ivi's first collection of songs, Kalokairi Stin Kardia, was released in June 2010. It included her first two singles. She also recorded Greek versions of songs for the movies Barbie in A Mermaid Tale and Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale. Her first collection of songs was certified gold, meaning it sold over 6,000 copies.

In November 2010, Ivi released a Christmas collection called Christougenna me tin Ivi Adamou. This collection became very popular and was certified double platinum in Portugal.

In 2011, Ivi started working on her first full 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. Her first studio album, San Ena Oniro, was released in July 2011 and had ten songs. The song "Kano Mia Efhi" was the first single from this album.

Eurovision Song Contest (2012–2014)

Ivi Adamou at Rix FM Festival in Växjö

In August 2011, it was rumored that Ivi Adamou would represent Cyprus in the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest. The CyBC officially announced that she was chosen for the contest. In January 2012, her song "La La Love" was chosen as the Cypriot entry.

Before the contest, Ivi toured around Europe to promote her song. At the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2012, she performed in the first semi-final and made it to the final. She finished in 16th place. "La La Love" became a hit in many European countries, including Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Sweden.

After Eurovision, Ivi had a summer tour with concerts in Greece, Cyprus, Sweden, and Spain. She also recorded new songs, including "Time to Love" with Spanish DJ Marsal Ventura, and "Ase Me" with Kleopatra from Stavento. In March 2013, she released another song with Stavento called "Na Sou Tragoudo".

Ivi renewed her contract with Sony Music Greece in April 2013. Her next song, "Ponane Oi Agapes", was released in May 2013. She continued to perform at music awards and concerts.

New Music and Musicals (2015–2021)

In 2015, Ivi Adamou released new music. She also performed at the Cyprus MadWalk, a fashion and music event. In May 2015, she was announced as part of the Eurovision Cruise, an event organized by OGAE Finland.

In June 2015, Ivi started her summer tour with the Greek band Miss Cherry. She also confirmed that she would be part of a musical in Athens. This musical was Barbarella: the 80's Musical, where she played the role of Evi. The musical premiered in November 2015 and received good reviews. Ivi was praised for her acting and singing.

In January 2016, Ivi released a new song and music video called "Tipota De Mas Stamata" (Nothing Stops Us). She also worked with Stavento again on their song "Mi Staksi Ke Mi Vreksi". In July 2016, Ivi released "Akou Sopa", a remake of a Spanish song.

In December 2016, Ivi joined Myronas Stratis and Isaias Matiaba for special holiday concerts in Athens. They continued performing together in 2017. In March 2017, Ivi released a new song called "Afto Ton Kero".

In October 2017, it was announced that Ivi would star in the Greek production of the rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar. She played Mary Magdalene for the first shows.

In October 2018, Ivi officially signed with Panik Records. In late 2018, she joined famous singers like Marinella and Elena Paparizou for concerts in Thessaloniki. In December 2018, she released "Diko Mou" with Stavento, her first song under her new label. This song became a hit in Greece and Cyprus.

In May 2019, Ivi started performing with Konstantinos Argiros at Fantasia Live. She also released "Pao" with Konnie Metaxa in November 2019. In November 2020, she released "Fotia Mou" featuring Giorgos Mazonakis. In June 2021, Ivi released another song with Stavento, titled "Gia Sena".

Recent Music (2022–Present)

In March 2022, Ivi Adamou released the song "Agoraki Mou". She also sang the song "Emeis" with Stelios Rokkos for his new album. In June 2022, she went on her Summer 2022 tour across Greece and Cyprus.

In September 2022, Ivi started performing at Vogue in Thessaloniki with Nikos Oikonomopoulos. Her second studio album, Diko Mou, was released in November 2022. After her shows at Vogue, she started performing at Box Athens with Dionysis Schinas.

Musical Style and Inspirations

Whitney Houston

Beyoncé

Elena Paparizou

Since her time on The X Factor, Ivi Adamou has mainly performed pop songs. While many of her competition songs were in English, most of her released music is in Greek. She has said that she is influenced by both Greek and American pop music.

Ivi has often been called the "Next Big Thing" or "Teen Idol" in Greece. Her first music collection had a more teen pop sound, while her first full album had a more "grown-up" pop style.

Ivi Adamou looks up to Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera, and Whitney Houston as her musical heroes. She has admired Whitney Houston since she was a child. She also admires Beyoncé for her hard work and talent. Ivi has said she would love to work with Beyoncé one day.

She has also mentioned Elena Paparizou and Sakis Rouvas as influences. She became a fan of Sakis Rouvas after meeting him on The X Factor, where he was the host.

Personal Life

Ivi Adamou is the second of three children. She has an older sister, Despina, and a younger sister, Cleopatra. She was born and grew up in Ayia Napa, Cyprus. While on The X Factor, she had to travel between Cyprus and Greece. In 2011, she moved to Athens to study sociology at Panteion University, graduating in July 2015.

In 2014, it was revealed that Ivi was in a relationship with Michalis Kouinelis from the band Stavento. They lived together in Athens. In December 2017, Ivi announced that she was expecting her first child. She moved with Kouinelis to his hometown, Alexandroupolis. On June 12, 2018, she gave birth to their daughter, Anatoli-Nefeli.

Helping Others

Ivi Adamou has been involved in many charity efforts. In 2010, she supported a Cypriot campaign for cancer prevention. The same year, she 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 the "Beat Bullying" campaign in January 2012, with concert earnings going to the organization. In 2013, she performed at a charity concert in Famagusta to collect food. In December 2013, she took part in a Christmas Concert to raise money for Radiomarathonios, a charity.

Music and Performances

Studio Albums

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

Extended Plays

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

Film and TV Appearances

Ivi Adamou has appeared on several TV shows and awards ceremonies. These include her time on The X Factor and the Eurovision Song Contest 2012. In 2015 and 2016, she starred in the musical Barbarella: the 80's Musical.

Films

Television

Theater

Awards and Achievements

Ivi Adamou's first collection of songs was certified gold, selling over 6,000 copies. Her second collection, Christmas with Ivi Adamou, was certified double platinum in Portugal, selling over 50,000 copies. Her first full album, San Ena Oniro, reached 17th place on the Greek album charts. Her song "La La Love" became very popular after she sang it at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012. It appeared on music charts in countries like Sweden, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

She 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 at the Madame Figaro Awards for Best Cypriot Woman Singer, winning in 2010 and 2012. In 2013, her song "Time to Love" with Marsal Ventura won the Spanish LaLore02 Awards for Best Song of the Year.

Tours and Concerts

Ivi Adamou performing during the La La Love Tour.

Since she started her career in 2009, Ivi Adamou has been on several tours, including her Eurovision 2012 promotion tour. Since 2011, and more often since 2014, she has performed in many concert series in Greece. She has shared the stage with famous Greek singers like Elena Paparizou, Konstantinos Argyros, Eleni Foureira, and Marinella.

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

See also

In Spanish: Ivi Adamou para niños