ESCTODAY.com INTERVIEW

**Miss KA** Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:24 pm

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Interview with MTVE nominee
Will Helena Paparizou do Eurovision again?

Helena Paparizou is one of the most popular Greek artists at the moment. She holds the record for her country, having managed to achieve two top three places in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001 and 2005 when she actually won it with My number one. Now, Helena is faced yet with another challenge as she was nominated for the prestigious MTV Best European Act Award against 2008 Eurovision Song Contest winner, Dima Bilan and Swedish Melodifestivalen 2009 finalist, Agnes.

esctoday.com caught up with Helena in Athens for a brief chat about her nomination, her Eurovision experience and of course we couldn't help asking if she is willing to do it again!

You are not a novice in competing on a large scale having won the largest musical competition for your country back in 2005. Now you are once again in a very important competition, the prestigious MTV Best European Act. How does that make you feel?

I feel very happy and proud but at the same time very anxious! This time, though, I am not competing with a song but as an artist, among 21 very good singers. Good luck to all of us!

How hard is it for an artist not from, say, the UK or the USA to break the borders and have an international career?

It is very difficult but I believe if you want something very much you can reach your goal, more or less. Among all my awards, I am very proud of the EBBA (the European Border Breakers Awards) which I got in 2006.

Looking back since 2005, when you won the Eurovision Song Contest, would you say your victory has affected your career? In which way?

It has definitely affected my career and only in good ways. It's a huge thing to become famous overnight and to have great fans all over Europe.

What is your fondest memory from the contest?

The moment that the zipper of my dress broke 10 minutes before my performance .(Helena laughs) . And of course the moment I was running back to the stage after winning .

What was your relationship with the Eurovision fans from all over Europe? Did their support help you?

Oh! The fans’ support has been amazing all the way! I love my Eurovision fans and I thank them from the bottom of my heart.

You were born and raised in Sweden, who granted you with their valuable 12 points in 2005. Do your plans include some career moves there?

Well, actually, I sang two songs in Swedish for the soundtrack of Arn No 2 WITH well known composers such as Anders Glennmark, Niclas Strostedt and Eva Dahlgren. I do have in mind, though, to release something very soon. Now that you remind me of the 12 points from Sweden, I remember myself standing at the table screaming "Heja Sverige, Heja Sverige"... ask your Swedish friends what that means!

What are your immediate plans? A new album on the way?

I have just started to record my new Greek album which will be released within early spring 2010. Meantime, I will also record songs for the upcoming international CD.

Would you do Eurovision again? For Greece or maybe for Sweden?

As a performer I wouldn't like to compete again but maybe as a composer. Why not? And of course I’m talking about both of my home countries.

And last but not least, do you have a message for your European fans?

I love you all and hope to see you soon. Kisses and a lot of sugar smile

You can vote for Helena, Dima and Agnes until 2nd November. Follow any of the links below:

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**Akos Kirsch** Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:30 pm

Awww....thanks REb!!!!!

**TinaCZ** Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:52 pm

I'm especially happy that she really is preparing new int album. Hopefully with huge promo this time.

**Miss KA** Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:23 pm

TinaCZ wrote:I'm especially happy that she really is preparing new int album. Hopefully with huge promo this time.

it's kind of in our hands these days...

**Akos Kirsch** Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:28 pm

I put this interview to my site if not a problem:)

**Miss KA** Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:31 pm

sure. i got the link from giannis koutrakis anyway, so not even my own founding!

**Akos Kirsch** Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:34 pm

Okay then:) I translated it to Hungarian.

**Miss KA** Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:36 pm

btw don't post this link to the mtv facebook, they removed mine. or write something like: HP about her ema nom

**Akos Kirsch** Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:42 pm

Alright Reb

**Miss KA** Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:58 pm

Akos Kirsch wrote:Alright Reb

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**Akos Kirsch** Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:00 pm

Well that bird is cool but why did you post this here? Very Happy

**Miss KA** Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:10 pm

Akos Kirsch wrote:Well that bird is cool but why did you post this here?

cause Mr. Cherry is spamming again and someone has to clean!

spam cleaner

**Akos Kirsch** Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:13 pm

Yeah now i see Very Happy

Sorry Boss BIG grin

Guest Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:34 pm

TinaCZ wrote:I'm especially happy that she really is preparing new int album. Hopefully with huge promo this time.

Maybe 2011 or 2012.Or after the Baby break if she is 40 lol!

**Akos Kirsch** Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:38 pm

2010 is more possible after what she said fortunately cheers

She will work both of the albums so..GO ELENA GO! Very Happy

Guest Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:51 pm

Akos Kirsch wrote:2010 is more possible after what she said fortunately She will work both of the albums so..GO ELENA GO!

awwwww..........thanks for the info Koutrakis 2 Keep Paparizouing!

2010 comes a greek and a english album.Summer Tour in Greece and Promo Tour for her International Album.And Maybe in the Winter Season she will sing in a Night Club.

I believe I heard the same Story before 2 Years Keep Paparizouing!

**Akos Kirsch** Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:58 pm

anyway nowdays there are many news and I believe these are more possible.

**Derek** Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:10 am

That was a very interesting interview, thanks for posting Reb!Good news... Very Happy

**ellinoula** Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:53 am

Anyhow I got the feeling the whole album thing is going to be a repeat of 2006. In spring she realeases a greek album with the songs of the MSC also and in autumn she releases a english album

**Akos Kirsch** Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:57 am

but if she won't perform in clubs she can promote it. And we don't have news about her performing in clubs after autumn.

**ellinoula** Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:58 am

I think she will go to a club in fall

**Akos Kirsch** Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:59 am

Till she won't say it it's not sure

**ellinoula** Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:00 am

you know that things are ever announced only some days before they happen!

**Akos Kirsch** Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:01 am

that's why i said it's not sure Keep Paparizouing!

Guest Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:03 am

ellinoula wrote:Anyhow I got the feeling the whole album thing is going to be a repeat of 2006. In spring she realeases a greek album with the songs of the MSC also and in autumn she releases a english album

If she release again a english album I can only hope that it will be not a flop like game of love.

**Besamiculo** Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:42 am

Horgu13 wrote:
TinaCZ wrote:I'm especially happy that she really is preparing new int album. Hopefully with huge promo this time.

Maybe 2011 or 2012.Or after the Baby break if she is 40

2012 after the end of the world she'll release it

**sonya** Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:48 am

Phoebe Buffay wrote:
Horgu13 wrote:
TinaCZ wrote:I'm especially happy that she really is preparing new int album. Hopefully with huge promo this time.

Maybe 2011 or 2012.Or after the Baby break if she is 40

2012 after the end of the world she'll release it

Well let's hope it will be before that! lol!

**Tiago** Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:32 am

It's amazing after having a terrible day I get home and get the amazing news about the int album. it may take a while but it's amazing!!!!!

**samiamiditsi** Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:48 am

Great news!Thanks! Keep Paparizouing!

**Stathis** Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:04 am

Great news.At least we have a hope for this so expected release.
She said also that she is preparing something for Sweden.What it could be?

Reb the site which gave the interview is esctoday, not oikotimes

Oikotimes support Dima Bilan big grin

**javi_greek** Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:19 am

I can´t believe it!!

2, 2 .2 .2.2

TWO new albums in 2010 ooooooooooooooooh my god.

thanks helena!

we should make a countdown, although if somebody says "february" fot the cd release, It will be at june xDD

**Derek** Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:24 am

javi_greek wrote:I can´t believe it!!

2, 2 .2 .2.2

TWO new albums in 2010 ooooooooooooooooh my god.

thanks helena!

we should make a countdown, although if somebody says "february" fot the cd release, It will be at june xDD

We have no such information Javi! and I dont think we've seen such HUGE delays by Ms. P before! Wink

**Panagiotis** Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:26 am

thanks!

**Tiago** Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:40 am

Derek wrote:
javi_greek wrote:I can´t believe it!!

2, 2 .2 .2.2

TWO new albums in 2010 ooooooooooooooooh my god.

thanks helena!

we should make a countdown, although if somebody says "february" fot the cd release, It will be at june xDD

We have no such information Javi! and I dont think we've seen such HUGE delays by Ms. P before!

The first time I read this I read miss Phoebe rofl

**Ruben** Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:17 am

OMG

Great news!! New greek album to be released soon, and int. album!!!

Elena will be working hard during 2010... and I love it.

Guest Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:55 am

Ruben wrote:OMG Great news!! New greek album to be released soon, and int. album!!!

Elena will be working hard during 2010... and I love it.

And a Soundtrack for a Bollywood Movie

**Tiago** Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:02 am

A guy can dream...

**Stathis** Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:02 am

And she prepairs something for Sweden

**Miss KA** Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:05 am

Derek wrote:
javi_greek wrote:I can´t believe it!!

2, 2 .2 .2.2

TWO new albums in 2010 ooooooooooooooooh my god.

thanks helena!

we should make a countdown, although if somebody says "february" fot the cd release, It will be at june xDD

We have no such information Javi! and I dont think we've seen such HUGE delays by Ms. P before!

wasn't the Greek album scheduled for September? crazy wink

**Stathis** Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:06 am

The re release of Vrisko was for September i think

**Miss KA** Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:07 am

stathis2b wrote:Great news.At least we have a hope for this so expected release.
She said also that she is preparing something for Sweden.What it could be?

Reb the site which gave the interview is esctoday, not oikotimes

Oikotimes support Dima Bilan

sorry I always thought esctoday and oikotimes are the same, I just never understood why they use two names. scratch

**Miss KA** Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:07 am

stathis2b wrote:The re release of Vrisko was for September i think

yeah, and then it came out in June.

**Mr. Dolce** Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:08 am

ESCToday wrote:What are your immediate plans? A new album on the way?

Helena Pariz wrote:
I have just started to record my new Greek album which will be released within early spring 2010. Meantime, I will also record songs for the upcoming international CD.

She says she is going to record some English songs, for the Int. Album but that doesn't mean we're going to have it along with the Greek one.