Sophia Patsalides
Sophia Patsalidou (Greek: Σοφία Πατσαλίδου, born 16 December 2000), known professionally as Sophia Patsalides, is a Greek Cypriot singer. She left high school at the young age of 16 to prsue music at university level, and is currently on her second year of her performance degree at Leeds College of Music in the United Kingdom. On December 16th 2018, she released her first EP called 'Everything I Ever Wanted', marking her 18th birthday. The EP is now available on all streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music.
Sophia Patsalides | |
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| Birth name | Sophia Patsalidou |
| Born | 16 December 2000 Nicosia, Cyprus |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 2004-present |
Earlier in her career, she represented her nation at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014 with her song "I pio omorfi mera" (The most wonderful day).[1]
Biography
Sophia was born on 16 December 2000 in Nicosia, the capital city of Cyprus. She has been interested in music since she was little and started singing when she was 3. She grew up listening to pop artists, such as Beyoncé.
Junior Eurovision 2014
On 21 July 2014, Sophia Patsalides was internally selected to represent Cyprus at the 12th annual Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Malta. She was the fifth to perform on the evening with her song I pio omorfi mera.[2] Following the final, she said that she would "love" to participate in the adult Eurovision for Cyprus.[3]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | English translation | Album |
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| 2014 | "I pio omorfi mera" (Η πιο όμορφη μέρα) | The most wonderful day | Non-album single(s) |
| 2015 | "The Love You Know" | --- | |
| 2015 | "Can't Help Falling in Love" | --- | Together As One |
| 2017 | "Deep Blue Ocean" | --- | |
| 2017 | "Here for Christmas" | --- | Non-album single(s) |
| 2018 | "Break up the Silence" | --- | |
| 2018 | "Everything I Ever Wanted" | EP | |
References
- "Sophia Patsalides to represent Cyprus".
- Melvan, Mario (9 November 2014). "Junior Eurovision 2014: Running order draw determines first half, second half acts". wiwibloggs. Malta.
- Adams, William Lee (19 November 2014). "Sophia Patsalides after #JESC2014 final: I had the time of my life". wiwibloggs. Malta.
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| Preceded by Rafaella Kosta with "Thalassa, ilios, aeras, fotia" |
Cyprus in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014 |
Succeeded by George Michaelides with "Dance Floor" |
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