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Despina VandiDespina Nikolaidis (born Despina Malea (professionally-known as Despina Vandi); 22 July 1969, Tipigen, Düsseldorf, Germany) is a very successful Greek female singer having sold almost one million records in Greece alone. She has been dubbed in interviews and publications of her country as 'the ultimate pop star' and the 'only Greek Star capable of an international career'. Despina has worked with ALL the big-namers of Greek contemporary pop music and her shows (mainly at Rex Music Theater) are heralded by the press as 'the best show in town'. She is the mother to little Melina, the product of her and husband Demis Nikolaidis, ex-international footballer and current President of AEK football club.

Personal Life
Although born in Germany, Vandi's family was from Kavala, Greece, to where she and her family moved when she was six years old. As a result, she did not learn German unlike the rest of her family. She went on to study psychology, philosophy and education at the University of Thessaloniki.

Singing Career
In 2003 she embarked on an international career, something Greek performers have had little success in accomplishing. Her first three international singles, Gia (2003), Opa Opa (2004) and Come Along Now (2005) entered the charts around the world, something that had not been achieved for decades by a Greek artist. Her first internationally-distributed albums are named after the songs Gia and Come Along Now.

Her work has been remixed by celebrated global DJs and producers, such as Armand Van Helden, Milk & Sugar, Nick Skitz, Roger Sanchez, Junior Vasquez, Pete Tong, Bass Bumpers, DJ Gregory, Level K, XTM, Minimal Chic and Highpass amongst others.

Vandi achieved a level of success on dance radio in the USA, which is uncommon for either foreign musicians or techno musicians. Prominent dance and rhythmic stations across America have supported both of her singles. She was also the first Greek female artist ever to enter the Billboard US Hot Club Play Chart and the first Greek artist to enter the UK Singles Chart for many years.

Her records Gia and Opa Opa have been Records of The Week on BBC Radio 1's dance shows. Despina Vandi has also won many international awards.

The CD album cover of her North American offering, Come Along Now.2006 starts off promising as it has been announced that Ministry of Sound (Vandi's European label) will present the world with the praised sensational & sparkly video-clip of Despina's Jambi on the 23rd January 2006, at this year's Midem Festival in Cannes.

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Link To Us	Despina Vandi Biography Discography Links Contact Galleries Date of birth:22 July 1969 Birth Place: Düsseldorf, Germany Biography From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Despina VandiDespina Nikolaidis (born Despina Malea (professionally-known as Despina Vandi); 22 July 1969, Tipigen, Düsseldorf, Germany) is a very successful Greek female singer having sold almost one million records in Greece alone. She has been dubbed in interviews and publications of her country as 'the ultimate pop star' and the 'only Greek Star capable of an international career'. Despina has worked with ALL the big-namers of Greek contemporary pop music and her shows (mainly at Rex Music Theater) are heralded by the press as 'the best show in town'. She is the mother to little Melina, the product of her and husband Demis Nikolaidis, ex-international footballer and current President of AEK football club. Personal Life Although born in Germany, Vandi's family was from Kavala, Greece, to where she and her family moved when she was six years old. As a result, she did not learn German unlike the rest of her family. She went on to study psychology, philosophy and education at the University of Thessaloniki. Singing Career In 2003 she embarked on an international career, something Greek performers have had little success in accomplishing. Her first three international singles, Gia (2003), Opa Opa (2004) and Come Along Now (2005) entered the charts around the world, something that had not been achieved for decades by a Greek artist. Her first internationally-distributed albums are named after the songs Gia and Come Along Now. Her work has been remixed by celebrated global DJs and producers, such as Armand Van Helden, Milk & Sugar, Nick Skitz, Roger Sanchez, Junior Vasquez, Pete Tong, Bass Bumpers, DJ Gregory, Level K, XTM, Minimal Chic and Highpass amongst others. Vandi achieved a level of success on dance radio in the USA, which is uncommon for either foreign musicians or techno musicians. Prominent dance and rhythmic stations across America have supported both of her singles. She was also the first Greek female artist ever to enter the Billboard US Hot Club Play Chart and the first Greek artist to enter the UK Singles Chart for many years. Her records Gia and Opa Opa have been Records of The Week on BBC Radio 1's dance shows. Despina Vandi has also won many international awards. The CD album cover of her North American offering, Come Along Now.2006 starts off promising as it has been announced that Ministry of Sound (Vandi's European label) will present the world with the praised sensational & sparkly video-clip of Despina's Jambi on the 23rd January 2006, at this year's Midem Festival in Cannes. Discography Gela Mou (1994) (sales of over 10,000) Esena Perimeno (1996) (sales of over 18,000) Deka Endoles (1997) (double platinum, sales of over 100,000) Profities (1999) (triple platinum, sales of over 150,000) Gia (2001) (4 times platinum, sales of over 200,000) Gia Collector's Edition (2002) (5 times platinum, sales of over 250,000, 'Gia' sales combined) Stin Avli tou Paradisou (2004) (double platinum, sales of over 80,000) Special Edition - Stin Ayli Tou Paradisou (2005) (2X platinum, sales of over 100,000, sales combined) Links Contact