Helena Paparizou

'' Eleni "Elena" Paparizou ( Greek: Έλενα Παπαρίζου , pronounced [ˈelena papaˈrizu] ; born 31 January 1982), usually referred to abroad as Helena Paparizou, is a Greek–Swedish singer and occasional songwriter and television personality. Born and raised in Sweden to Greek immigrant parents, she enrolled in various arts schools before launching a career there in 1999 as a member of the laïko and Eurodance duo Antique, whose rise to fame in Greece was preceded by its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2001. ''

