Lia Vissi
Olympia "Lia" Vissi (born 15 May 1955) is a Greek Cypriot singer, songwriter and composer who is most notable for her two participations in the Eurovision Song Contest and for being the older sister of fellow singer Anna Vissi.
Lia Vissi
- Name
- Lia Vissi
- Born
- 15 May 1955
- Birthplace
- Pyla, Larnaca, Cyprus
- Occupation
- Singer-songwriter, composer
- Full name
- Ολυμπία Γκιβίσση.
- Nationality
- Cyprus.
- Fields
- jazz and classical.
- Education
- National Conservatory of Athens.
- Languages
- Greek.
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Olympia "Lia" Vissi (born 15 May 1955) is a Greek Cypriot singer, songwriter and composer who is most notable for her two participations in the Eurovision Song Contest and for being the older sister of fellow singer Anna Vissi.
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Lia Vissi (born 1955) is a composer and singer, a national of Cyprus. The composer was born Ολυμπία Γκιβίσση in Larnaca.
Lia Vissi was educated at National Conservatory of Athens. The composer worked for National Conservatory of Athens and Philippos Nakas Conservatory and lived in Athens and Larnaca.
The work spans classical, classical music and jazz. Languages used include Greek.
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Biography
Biography
Lia Vissi studied at National Conservatory of Athens. The recorded working language is Greek. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz and classical. Residence is recorded at Larnaca and Athens. Employment is recorded with National Conservatory of Athens and Philippos Nakas Conservatory.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Lia Vissi • Native Name — Λία Βίσση • Born — 15 May 1955 • Birthplace — Pyla, Larnaca, Cyprus • Origin — Athens, Greece • Instrument — Vocals, piano • Genre — Jazz • Occupation — Singer-songwriter, composer
Career
Career
Vissi participated in the Eurovision Song Contest twice. In 1979, she was a supporting singer for Elpida, representing Greece and 1984 saw Vissi participate in the Cypriot national song contest with the song "Chtes", which came second. Finally, in 1985 she represented Cyprus in the contest as a solo singer, singing her own composition "To katalava arga", to which she also penned the lyrics. The Cypriot entry came 16th out of 19 songs, receiving 15 points. She took part in the 1991 Greek final for Eurovision, singing the anthem Agapa ti Gi. She was placed second behind Sophia Vossou. In 1992, Greek television decided not to televise the national final. Vissi submitted a song for consideration, Kapios, and found herself voted into second place yet again. In 2006, Vissi embarked on a political career, running for a seat in the House of Representatives of Cyprus in the 21 June elections. She represented the Democratic Rally in the Larnaca District but she was not elected.
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Lia Vissi was recorded at birth as Ολυμπία Γκιβίσση. Her recorded language was Greek. She was the child of Nestoras Vissis and Sophoula Vissi. Other recorded relations include Sofia Karvela.
Identity
Identity
Lia Vissi is recorded with the occupation composer. Classed in the genre classical music. Recorded with the occupation singer. Recorded as a citizen of Cyprus. Classed in the genre jazz.
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Larnaca and Athens.
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