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Angela Dimitriou

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Angela Dimitriou
Άντζελα Δημητρίου
Background information
Birth nameAngeliki Kiourtsaki
Born (1954-08-18) 18 August 1954 (age 70)
Peristeri, Athens, Greece
GenresGreek Music, Laïko, Pop
Occupation(s)Singer, show woman
Years active1970–present
Labels

Angeliki Kiourtsaki (Greek: Αγγελική Κιουρτσάκη; born 18 August 1954), known as Angela Dimitriou (Greek: Άντζελα Δημητρίου, pronounced [ˈandzela ðimiˈtri.u]), is a Greek singer. She is one of the top 10 most popular and commercially successful Greek female singers, with album sales reaching 1.5 million in Greece and 2.4 million internationally.

Biography

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Angela Dimitriou, born on 18 August 1954 in Peristeri, Attica, Greece, initially named Angeliki Kiourtsaki, faced financial difficulties from a young age, which led her to start working early in life and prevented her from completing her formal education.

In 1968, at the age of 14, she first appeared on stage after being discovered by an agent. Her career officially began in 1970 when she performed at the venue BETA VETA. In 1972, she adopted the name Angela Dimitriou. Throughout her career, she collaborated with notable Greek artists and signed contracts with various record labels, including CBS (now Sony Music), Minos EMI, Alpha Records, Lobby Music, and Heaven Music.

Angela Dimitriou's journey in the music industry continues to this day, with collaborations with renowned composers and artists. She has released 39 albums, with 30 going gold and 24 achieving platinum status, consistently achieving commercial success.

She gained popularity in Arab countries across the Middle East, where her song "Margarites" reached the top of the charts in Lebanon and other regions. Angela Dimitriou also collaborated with Egyptian singer Amr Diab on a song titled "Ana Bahebak Aktar." Both of these songs were produced by Vangelis Yannopoulos, the A&R manager of Minos-EMI Greece, through his connections with EMI Arabia. She also performed a Greek rendition of Marc Almond's song "Death's Diary," titled "Keravni ki Astrapes" (Lightnings and Thunders). However, she has faced criticism for her limited education and her humorous style of communication. Angela Dimitriou's most iconic and signature song is "Fotia Sta Savvatovrada" ("Fire on Saturday Nights"), which was produced by Yannis Doulamis, Sony Music's A&R manager.[1] Her CD single Ah Patrida Mou went gold. On 14 March 2010, Alpha TV ranked Dimitriou the ninth top-certified female artist in the nation's phonographic era (since 1960).[2]

Discography

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  • 1979: Antzela Dimitriou
  • 1980: Gia Ti Na 'rtheis Arga gold
  • 1983: Oti Poume Metaxi Mas
  • 1983: Mia Vradia Sta Bouzoukia No. 1
  • 1984: Mia Vradia Sta Bouzoukia No. 2
  • 1984: Peste Tou
  • 1985: Poia Thisia - Gold platinum
  • 1986: Dio Fones - Gold
  • 1987: Kanonise To
  • 1987: Mia Vradia Stin Fantasia No. 1 - Gold
  • 1988: Mia Vradia Stin Fantasia No. 2
  • 1988: Mia S'agapo Mia Se Miso gold
  • 1989: Na Sou Orkisto - Gold
  • 1990: Esi Ti Les - Platinum
  • 1991: Exerountai - Platinum
  • 1992: Fotia Sta Savvatovrada: 1982–1992 Deka Hronia Tragoudi - Double Platinum
  • 1992: Kokkino Tis Fotias - Gold platinum
  • 1993: Ftaiei O Erotas (CD single)
  • 1993: Ftaiei O Erotas - Platinum
  • 1994: Pes Afto Pou Theleis (first co operation with Foivos) - Gold platinum
  • 1995: Gynaika Ego - Gold platinum
  • 1996: Ektos Eleghou I Amartia
  • 1996: Mi Mas Agapas - gold Platinum
  • 1997: Ta Zeibekika Tis Antzelas
  • 1998: 100% - Gold platinum
  • 1999: Margarites (CD single)
  • 1999: Kane Stin Akri - Gold platinum
  • 2000: Mavri Lista - Gold platinum
  • 2001: Hilia Prosopa
  • 2002: Ti Na Ta Kano Afta Pou Eho (CD single)
  • 2002: Opou Me Paei I Kardia gold
  • 2004: Kyria Me Gnorises, Kyria Tha Meino...Live gold
  • 2004: Gia Sena (CD single)
  • 2004: The Best Of Antzela Dimitriou
  • 2004: Pios Eisai
  • 2005: S'eho?
  • 2006: Oxygono + Live
  • 2007: Ah! Patrida Mou - Gold
  • 2007: Ta' Da Ola gold
  • 2008: Ftaine Oi Antres
  • 2010: Gyalina Ftera gold
  • 2011: Meine Ekei - Gold
  • 2013: Come Back - gold Platinum
  • 2015: Standard gold platinum

Singles

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  • 2014: Apo 'do Kai Pera (cd single)
  • 2016: Oti Mou Anikei (cd single)
  • 2016: Anexartiti (cd single)
  • 2017: An Nyhtosei (cd single)
  • 2018: An Eiha Enan Anthropo (cd single)
  • 2018: De M' Aggizei I Krisi (cd single)
  • 2019: Patera Na 'Souna Edo (cd single)
  • 2019: Kita Me (cd single)
  • 2020: Vale Rdio (cd single)
  • 2020: Tha Synehiso (cd single)
  • 2020: Vges (Single)

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1982 Blue Jeans and Leather Jacket Herself Film debut
1982 His big ears Herself
1983 Teacher, what did you teach? Herself
1983 The person of the day is wanted Herself
1983 Papasouzas Herself
1983 The rape of a nun Herself
1984 The sweet-liar Herself
1985 Naked scandals Herself Video movie
1986 The wife, the Pontius lover and the video Herself Video movie
1987 The bluff Herself Video movie
1987 I am Pontius, I do what I want Herself
1987 Gaga Angie Video movie
1988 Angela the temptation Angela Hot Video movie
1988 The widow was dressed in red Herself Video movie
1988 Beauty Pageant '88 Angela Dimitriou Video movie

Television

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Year Title Role(s) Notes
1979 Louna Park singer 1 episode
1991 Policeman Thanasis Papathanasis traffic policeman Episode: "Who will take this Easter?"
1992 Greece you can get qualified Herself Episode: "Greece you can rise up"
Alithos Anesti Herself TV special
The Sheepfold TV Presents Herself (host) TV special
The Backuuria Herself Episode: "Merry Backouria Christmas"
1993 Anastasia Herself 4 episodes
1996 Cheek to Cheek Herself 1 episode
2005 Al Tsantiri News Herself (guest) 1 episode
2005-2006 All star fame Herself (judge) Talent show
2009-2010 Zamanfu Herself (judge) Talent show
2022-2023 Just the 2 Of Us Herself (coach) Season 6; 12 episodes
2023 At Home with MEGA with Angela Dimitriou Herself Episode 13; season 4
2024 Just the 2 Of Us Herself (coach) Season 8; 4 episodes

References

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  1. ^ "Greek stars in concert for Hellenic Academy". The Lowell Sun. December 2, 2005.
  2. ^ Chart Show: Your Countdown. Alpha TV. Airdate: 14 March 2010.
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