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Michalis Hatzigiannis Μιχάλης Χατζηγιάννης | |
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 Hatzigiannis performing in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | November 5, 1978 Nicosia, Cyprus |
| Origin | Kyrenia, Cyprus |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer, executive producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitars, piano, keyboard, laouto |
| Years active | 1995–present |
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| Deputy Minister of Culture | |
| In office March 1, 2023 – July 11, 2023 | |
| President | Nikos Christodoulides |
| Preceded by | Yiannis Toumazis |
| Succeeded by | Vasiliki Kassianidou |
Michalis Hatzigiannis (Greek: Μιχάλης Χατζηγιάννης; born 5 November 1978) is a Cypriot singer, musician, and record producer. He served as the Deputy Minister of Culture for Cyprus under President Christodoulides, from March 1, 2023 [1] until July 11, 2023[2]
From 2000 to 2010 he received over 30 sales certifications in Greece, making him one of the most successful artists of the decade.[3] He is also known for representing Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1998. In 2010, he released his first English-language album. In 2010, Forbes listed him as the most popular Cypriot male singer in Cyprus and 22nd most powerful and influential celebrity in Greece and the fifth highest-ranked singer.[4]
- ^ "Ο Μιχάλης Χατζηγιάννης αναλαμβάνει υφυπουργός Πολιτισμού της Κύπρου". 27 February 2023.
- ^ ΙΝ, Σύνταξη (11 July 2023). "Δεκτή η παραίτηση Χατζηγιάννη από τον Πρόεδρο της Κύπρου". in.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ Staff (8 July 2010). "Der griechische Megastar erobert jetzt Deutschland!" (in German). Mihalis.de. Archived from the original on 22 January 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2010.
- ^ "The Greek List". Forbes (in Greek). November 2010. p. 38.