1. Giorgos Alkaios's career began in 1989 after appearing on a Greek reality show.
20 Facts About Giorgos Alkaios
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Giorgos Alkaios represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song "OPA", and placed 8th in the Final.
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Giorgos Alkaios was born in Athens to Greek and Portuguese parents.
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Giorgos Alkaios is the son of Giannis Vassiliou, a successful Greek elafro-laiko singer.
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Immediately after his birth, Giorgos Alkaios moved to Boston, where he lived for three years.
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Giorgos Alkaios got his first job at the age of twelve.
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From a young age Giorgos Alkaios showed his love for music and sports.
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Giorgos Alkaios's first experience with music and theatre came at a summer camp in Varimpompi, where he was a camp counsellor for four years.
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At the age of sixteen Giorgos Alkaios dropped out of high school to become an electrician by attending Delta school where he obtained a degree.
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At the time, Giorgos Alkaios became the youngest actor to be cast in a historic play and perform in a historical theater.
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Vangelis Yannopoulos auditioned Giorgos Alkaios and decided to sign him with the record company.
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Giorgos Alkaios beat out then newcomer Sakis Rouvas, and won the award for "Best Vocals" by one point.
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In 1992, Giorgos Alkaios released his debut album titled Me Ligo.
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In 1998, Giorgos Alkaios signed with Sony Music Greece, and create with producer Gavrilis Pantzis, the "DNA" label, distributed by Sony Music.
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In 2003, Giorgos Alkaios signed with Alpha Records, and shortly after released the album Kommatia Psihis.
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In 2005, Giorgos Alkaios released the live album titled "Live Tour".
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In 2006, Giorgos Alkaios signed with Virus Music, collaborating again with Miltos Karatzas who took care of him while he was managing director of BMG Greece.
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Shortly after in November 2008, Giorgos Alkaios founded his own record label with Kaiti Garbi's husband, Dionysis Schinas Friends Music Factory.
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On 25 May 2010, Giorgos Alkaios performed 13th in the first semi-final finishing 2nd with 133 points, thus granting him a spot in the Final.
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On 29 May 2010, Giorgos Alkaios performed 11th in the final, and finished in 8th place with 140 points.