Sakis Rouvas
Greek singer-songwriter and actor

Born
January 5th, 1972
53 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Greece
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A prominent figure in the Greek music scene, the individual began a career in the early 1990s. The music repertoire includes pop and traditional Greek songs, leading to several successful albums. The individual also ventured into acting, participating in various television series and films. Recognized for vibrant performances and stage presence, the individual represented Greece at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2004 with the song "Shake It."
Represented Greece at Eurovision in 2004
Released multiple successful albums
Acted in films and TV series
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