Marianna Papamakariou was born in Larnaca, Cyprus, with her love for singing starting from an early age.
After graduating from the Pancyprian Lyceum in Larnaca, she continued her studies in Bulgaria. In 2005 she graduated from the National Academy of Music in Sofia with specialization in Musicology – pop and jazz.
From a young age she attended school and social musical and theatrical events of interest;
In 1992 she won the first prize in singing festivals in Larnaca.
In 1994 she began the theoretical and practical studies in the Greek Conservatory where she studied until 2000.
In 2002 she represented the Music Academy in Sofia at a European Song Contest and she won the third and fifth prize.
In 2007 she participated in the Thessaloniki Film Festival with the song ‘Ta Stolidia Mas’.
In 2008 she took part in the entertainment program of Seminas Digeni, Rewind.
An unforgettable experience of hers was the collaboration with Paschalis Terzis and Elena Paparizou at Iera Odos Greek music club and the tour in Australia with Paschalis Terzis.
Her first CD single titled ‘Meine’ was written and produced by Lazaros Chatzimeletiou.
Other popular releases include ‘Ironia Tis Tihis’, ‘Meno’ and ‘Makigiaz’.
Marianna’s powerful and distinct vocal style has earned her the title ‘E Phoni’ (the voice) and acclaim on Greek TV shows like ‘Stin Igeia Mas Re Paidia.’
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