Kalomira

Kalomira
Kalomira in Belgrade in 2008
Kalomira in Belgrade in 2008
Background information
Birth nameMaria Kalomira Carol Sarantis
Also known asKalomoira
Born (1985-01-31) January 31, 1985 (age 39)
West Hempstead, New York, U.S.
OriginAthens, Greece
Genres
OccupationSinger
Years active2003–present
Labels
Websitewww.kalomira.com

Maria Kalomira Sarantis (Greek: Μαρία Καλομοίρα Σαράντη; born January 31, 1985), known professionally as Kalomira (sometimes transliterated as Kalomoira), is an American singer. Born and raised on Long Island, just outside of New York City in the United States, she first came to prominence in Greece in 2004, after winning the Greek talent show Fame Story. She has subsequently released four studio albums, represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008, and hosted various television shows.