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Mario Frangoulis Μάριος Φραγκούλης | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | December 18 ,1966 (age 57) Umtali, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) |
| Origin | Greece |
| Genres | Classical music, operatic pop, opera |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Sony Classical (1998–present) Sony Music Greece (1999–present) |
Mario Frangoulis (Greek: Μάριος Φραγκούλης, romanized: Mários Frankoúlis; born 18 December 1966 ) is a Greek vocalist, famous for his refined tenor vocals. Born in Rhodesia, Frangoulis after his three-decade long career has established himself as a critically and commercially acclaimed recording artist and vocal performer in Greece and neighbouring countries. His initial rise to international prominence came with his hit song "Vincerò, Perderò" and his rendition of the song "Nights in White Satin".
Discovered by Sir Cameron Mackintosh, Frangoulis has made his official theatre debut as Marius Pontmercy in Les Misérables, and later performed in The Phantom of the Opera and the rendition of Grease. He has recorded songs in Italian, Spanish, English, French, and Greek, and is fluent in all five languages.