About

Personal Profile

A 23 year old, talented and hard-working artist from Cyprus, who is in love with music and has been singing since the age of 12. Has had vocal training for six years and has been awarded highest distinction in nationally recognised music exams. Has completed the three year degree in Theory of Music and has also studied Theatre for six years, taking part in eight productions performed in the biggest theatre venue in Cyprus, two of which were scripted by her.

Awards

Release of EP "Voices" – 2014

Eurovision candidate – 2014

Finalist of "UK Unsigned" – 2014

Finalist of Sony Music Project -2013

Semi Finalist of “Stoke’s Top Talent” – 2012

National Finalist of “Stars-Sensations”, Bournemouth – 2012

Winner of Birmingham’s “Festival4stars” – 2011

National Finalist of “Stars-Sensations”, London – 2011

Ranked 2^nd in Marie Curie’s “Grosvenor Casino Talent Search” – 2011

National finalist of “Chicago’s Voice”- 2010

Ranked 3^rd in “Staffordshire’s Got Talent” – 2010

Ranked 4^th in the National Finals of the 3^rd Pan-Cypriot Singing Competition – 2009

Awarded 1st place in The American Academy Nicosia’s Talent Show – 2007

Achievements and Performances

UK Unsigned Hype Showcase – 2014

RMS Showcase – 2014

Gig at AllStarLanes, London – 2013/2014

Gig at The Comedy Pub, London – 2013/2014

Gig at Proud, Camden Town – 2013/2014

Gig at Under Solo, Camden Town – 2013/2014

Gig at Bar Vinyl, Camden Town – 2013/2014

Concert at Café Concerto, Westfield, London – 2013/2014

Gig at The Gigalum, London – 2013

Gig at XOXO, London – 2013

Gig at The Comedy Pub, London – 2013

Gig at The Library, London – 2013

Release of original track – 2013

Special guest at "Our World" Performing Arts Festival, Stoke-on-Trent – 2013

Showcase at RoadTrip & TheWorkShop, London – 2012

Showcase with Big Mouth Events Entertainments – 2012

Singing workshops at the Urban Arts Centre, Staffordshire – 2012

Demo album recording – 2012

Professional promotional photo shoots – 2012

Singing contract with PlayStudios, London – 2012

Gigs in Staffordshire – 2012

Personal showcase in Stoke-on-Trent – 2012

Jubilee Festival in Stoke-on-Trent – 2012

Staffordshire University fundraising event for Douglas Macmillan Hospice – 2011 and 2012

Staffordshire Diversity Fashion Show – 2011 and 2012

Bournemouth Showcase of Mazmister Entertainment – 2011 and 2012

Staffordshire University Awards Ceremony – 2011

Staffordshire University Summer ball – 2010

Stoke-on-Trent Cancer Research festival – 2010                        

Singing contract at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia, Cyprus – 2008

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