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Sakis Rouvas is a Greek recording artist known for his work in the music industry. He matters as a notable figure in Greek popular music and culture.
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Person
- Born
- 1972-01-05
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Film & TV
Acting · Mantouki, Corfu, Greece
Anastasios "Sakis" Rouvas (Greek: Αναστάσιος "Σάκης" Ρουβάς, pronounced [ˈsacis ruˈvas]; born 5 January 1972), also known mononymously as Sakis, is a Greek singer, actor, businessman and former pole vaulter. He is noted for avoiding domestic music, attaining success for a non-laïko or -éntekhno artist, and for breaking cultural, social, artistic, and generational barriers in Greece and Cyprus.…
Known for
- Sing for Greece: Greece's Eurovision National Selection — Self - Host2025
- The Masked Singer Greece — Self - Host2022
- The A-Z of Eurovision — Self - Presenter (archive footage)2020
- Chevalier — Hristos2015
- The Voice of Greece — Self - Coach2014
- Anna Vissi: As long as I have a voice — Σάκης Ρουβάς - Self2011
- Duress — Abner Solvie2009
- Alter Ego — Stefanos2007
- Όλα 7even — Self2006
- Athens 2004: Olympic Closing Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad) — Himself2004
Key facts
- Born
- Anastasios Rouvas , ( 1972-01-05 ) 5 January 1972 (age 54) , Corfu , Greece
- Other name
- Sakis
- Occupations
- Singer Actor Television presenter Businessman Producer Athlete
- Years active
- 1987–1990 (athlete) 1991–present (performer)
- Works
- Discography Videography Filmography Performances
- Spouse
- Katia Zygouli ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 2017 )
- Awards
- Full list
- Genres
- Pop Pop rock R&B Dance-pop Electropop
- Instruments
- Vocals Guitar Piano
- Labels
- PolyGram Greece Minos EMI Universal Music France Panik Records SR Music
- Website
- sakisrouvas .com
via Wikipedia infobox
Key dates
- Born
- 5 January 1972
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Greece
- Place of birth
- Corfu
- Occupation
- musician
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Participant in
- Eurovision Song Contest 2009
- Genre
- soul
- Instrument
- voice
- Record label
- PolyGram
Article
Anastasios "Sakis" Rouvas (Greek: Αναστάσιος "Σάκης" Ρουβάς, pronounced [ˈsacis ruˈvas]; born 5 January 1972), also known mononymously as Sakis, is a Greek singer, actor, businessman and former pole vaulter.
Born in Corfu, Rouvas was a member of Greece’s U18 national athletics team during the 1980s before pursuing a music career. He rose to fame in 1991 with his debut album and became one of Greece's most prominent musical artists, with numerous number-one albums and singles—most of which have been certified platinum or higher—as well as widely attended tours and live shows. Over the course of his career, he has released fourteen studio albums, including five under PolyGram Records and nine under Minos EMI. His entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2004, "Shake It" became one of the best-selling CD singles in Greece. In addition to maintaining a successful recording career, Rouvas has also expanded into acting, television presenting, and business.
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1972 births20th-century Greek male actors20th-century Greek male singers21st-century Greek male actors21st-century Greek male singers21st-century Greek singersActors from CorfuArion Music Awards winnersEastern Orthodox Christians from GreeceEnglish-language Greek singersEurovision Song Contest entrantsGreek businesspeople