Sakis Rouvas

Pop Singer

Birthday January 5, 1972

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Corfu Island, Greece

Age 52 years old

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About

One of Greece and Cyprus' most popular entertainers, he made a name for himself as a recording, film, and television artist, businessman, and pole vaulter.

Before Fame

He joined the Greek national gymnastics team when he was fifteen. He was discovered by PolyGram Records.

Trivia

His hit single "Shake It" became one of Greece's best-selling standard singles. His other hits include "1992," Antexa," "Ela Mou," and "Xana."

Family Life

His father, Konstantinos "Kostas" Rouvas, was an ambulance driver, while his mother, Anna-Maria Panaretou, was a duty-free retail clerk. In July 2017, he married model Katia Zygouli, whom he began dating in 2003. They had four children together.

Associated With

He named Elvis Presley as one of his greatest inspirations.