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.
Angela Dimitriou Άντζελα Δημητρίου | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Angeliki Kiourtsaki |
| Born | 18 August 1954 Peristeri, Athens, Greece |
| Genres | Greek Music, Laïko, Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, show woman |
| Years active | 1970–present |
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Biography
editAngela 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
edit- 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
edit- 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
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 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
edit| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
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| 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
edit- ^ "Greek stars in concert for Hellenic Academy". The Lowell Sun. December 2, 2005.
- ^ Chart Show: Your Countdown. Alpha TV. Airdate: 14 March 2010.
External links
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