Lia Vissi

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.

• 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

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.

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.

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.