Άντζελα Δημητρίου

Angeliki Kiourtsaki (Greek: Αγγελική Κιουρτσάκη; born 14 August 1954), known as Angela Dimitriou (Greek: Άντζελα Δημητρίου, pronounced [ˈandzela ðimiˈtri.u]), is a Greek singer. She is one of the top 10 most popular and commercially successful Greek female singers, with album sales reaching 1.5 million in Greece and 2.4 million internationally. Angela Dimitriou, born on 14 August 1954 in Peristeri, Attica, Greece, initially named Angeliki Kiourtsaki, faced financial difficulties from a young age, which led her to start working early in life and prevented her from completing her formal education. In 1968, at the age of 14, she first appeared on stage after being discovered by an agent. Her career officially began in 1970 when she performed at the venue BETA VETA. In 1972, she adopted the name Angela Dimitriou. Throughout her career, she collaborated with notable Greek artists and signed contracts with various record labels, including CBS (now Sony Music), Minos EMI, Alpha Records, Lobby Music, and Heaven Music. Angela Dimitriou's journey in the music industry continues to this day, with collaborations with renowned composers and artists. She has released 39 albums, with 30 going gold and 24 achieving platinum status, consistently achieving commercial success. She gained popularity in Arab countries across the Middle East, where her song "Margarites" reached the top of the charts in Lebanon and other regions. Angela Dimitriou also collaborated with Egyptian singer Amr Diab on a song titled "Ana Bahebak Aktar." Both of these songs were produced by Vangelis Yannopoulos, the A&R manager of Minos-EMI Greece, through his connections with EMI Arabia. She also performed a Greek rendition of Marc Almond's song "Death's Diary," titled "Keravni ki Astrapes" (Lightnings and Thunders). However, she has faced criticism for her limited education and her humorous style of communication. Angela Dimitriou's most iconic and signature song is "Fotia Sta Savvatovrada" ("Fire on Saturday Nights"), which was produced by Yannis Doulamis, Sony Music's A&R manager. Her CD single Ah Patrida Mou went gold. On 14 March 2010, Alpha TV ranked Dimitriou the ninth top-certified female artist in the nation's phonographic era (since 1960). 1979: Antzela Dimitriou 1980: Gia Ti Na 'rtheis Arga gold 1983: Oti Poume Metaxi Mas 1983: Mia Vradia Sta Bouzoukia No. 1 1984: Mia Vradia Sta Bouzoukia No. 2 1984: Peste Tou 1985: Poia Thisia - Gold platinum 1986: Dio Fones - Gold 1987: Kanonise To 1987: Mia Vradia Stin Fantasia No. 1 - Gold 1988: Mia Vradia Stin Fantasia No. 2 1988: Mia S'agapo Mia Se Miso gold 1989: Na Sou Orkisto - Gold 1990: Esi Ti Les - Platinum 1991: Exerountai - Platinum 1992: Fotia Sta Savvatovrada: 1982–1992 Deka Hronia Tragoudi - Double Platinum 1992: Kokkino Tis Fotias - Gold platinum 1993: Ftaiei O Erotas (CD single) 1993: Ftaiei O Erotas - Platinum 1994: Pes Afto Pou Theleis (first co operation with Foivos) - Gold platinum 1995: Gynaika Ego - Gold platinum 1996: Ektos Eleghou I Amartia 1996: Mi Mas Agapas - gold Platinum 1997: Ta Zeibekika Tis Antzelas 1998: 100% - Gold platinum 1999: Margarites (CD single) 1999: Kane Stin Akri - Gold platinum 2000: Mavri Lista - Gold platinum 2001: Hilia Prosopa 2002: Ti Na Ta Kano Afta Pou Eho (CD single) 2002: Opou Me Paei I Kardia gold 2004: Kyria Me Gnorises, Kyria Tha Meino...Live gold 2004: Gia Sena (CD single) 2004: The Best Of Antzela Dimitriou 2004: Pios Eisai 2005: S'eho? 2006: Oxygono + Live 2007: Ah! Patrida Mou - Gold 2007: Ta' Da Ola gold 2008: Ftaine Oi Antres 2010: Gyalina Ftera gold 2011: Meine Ekei - Gold 2013: Come Back - gold Platinum 2015: Standard gold platinum 2014: Apo 'do Kai Pera (cd single) 2016: Oti Mou Anikei (cd single) 2016: Anexartiti (cd single) 2017: An Nyhtosei (cd single) 2018: An Eiha Enan Anthropo (cd single) 2018: De M' Aggizei I Krisi (cd single) 2019: Patera Na 'Souna Edo (cd single) 2019: Kita Me (cd single) 2020: Vale Rdio (cd single) 2020: Tha Synehiso (cd single) 2020: Vges (Single) "Greek stars in concert for Hellenic Academy". The Lowell Sun. December 2, 2005. Chart Show: Your Countdown. Alpha TV. Airdate: 14 March 2010. Official website v t e