Birth name: Eleni Paparizou
Date of Birth: 31 January 1982
Place of Birth: Sweden (She is born in Sweden but to Greek parents, and she is primarily the Greek celebrity. Furthermore, Helena has the distinctive Greek facial features and beauty. That is why we made an exception and placed her in the category “Greek Beauties” rather than “Swedish Beauties”).
Origin: Greek
Nationality: Greek/Swedish
Occupation: Singer, songwriter
Height: 5 ft 7 in; 1.70 m
Measurements: 35-24-35 (in); 89-61-89 (cm)
Helena Paparizou in one sentence – Helena is a flammable woman and a very talented singer/performer.
Quotes:
It is an honor for me to be the ambassador of Greece for the Greek Ministry of Tourism. To tell you the truth, I’ve always been an unofficial ambassador to Greece, everywhere I go, I always boast about Greece.
I am very close with my mother, I love and adore her and I also admire her. She has stood by me through everything, and both my parents have supported me and continue to support me through my career.
Awards:
Paparizou’s albums Iparhi Logos (2006), The Game of Love (2006) and Vrisko To Logo Na Zo (2008) and Giro Apo T’ Oneiro (2010) were all certified platinum in Greece.
Three Arion Music Awards
European Border Breakers Award
15 MAD Video Music Awards
MTV Europe Music Award.
Interesting Facts:
Paparizou became super popular in Greece and famous in the rest of the Europe after winning the Eurovision Song Competition in 2005 (The most prestigious song competition in Europe).
Helena began her career there in 1999 as a member of the duo Antique.
In 2010, Forbes listed Helena as the 21st most powerful and influential celebrity in Greece.
Helena is engaged to Toni Mavridis for over a decade (they had a traditional Greek engagement celebration on December 2000).
Go to Helena Paparizou Gallery
Always remember that true beauty comes from within.