Panagiotis Tsakalakos (Greek: Παναγιώτης Τσακαλάκος; born December 16, 1978, in New Jersey, United States), is a Greek-American singer, guitarist and the winner of the second series of Greek Idol. In the final held on June 25, 2011, he won with 53.8% of the public votes[1] against rival finalist Malou Kiriakopoulou. Soon after his win, he released his debut single "Poly Mou Paei".

Panagiotis Tsakalakos
Παναγιώτης Τσακαλάκος
Born (1978-12-16) December 16, 1978 (age 45)
New Jersey, United States
OriginAthens, Greece
Genres
  • Rock
  • Pop
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
Years active2007–present

Panagiotis Tsakalakos parents went to the U.S. in the early 1970s where his father did graduate work at Northwestern. He holds both a bachelor's and master's degree in Music.

Discography

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Albums

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  • 2012: Tha Me Vreis (Θα Με Βρείς)

Singles

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  • 2008: "I Just Can't Figure Out"
  • 2011: "Poly Mou Paei" (Πολύ Μου Πάει)
  • 2011: "Acharisto Paidi" (Αχάριστο Παιδί)
  • 2012: "Tha Me Vreis" (Θα Με Βρείς)
  • 2018: "Xekinaei" (Ξεκινάει)

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