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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Billboard Greece Interview + Translation


Here is a translation of the above interview by Panos (Paparizou Forum). The interview was given to Billboard Greece at the shooting of the video clip Baby Its Over, back in March.


Interviewer: Except for your Greatest Hits, what are we going find in your album?

Helena: Except for my biggest hits, there will be 3 new songs, (not including Baby It's Over). I wish they will be in both English and Greek. The songs are written by Swedish people and others, produced by Toni Mavridis. The lyrics in Greek are written by Giannis Doxas. In English, there are foreign people who have written the lyrics. Right now, I can't remember all those names, because usually abroad, there are many people who cooperate to write a song. And, I don't want to forget to say that, this time, that I release a "best of" & more , I sung for first time, words written by Moraitis, and I was very pleased, because I have never had a collaboration with Moraitis. I have recorded the new song. And I can't wait to meet him. That's because, as I worked as a member of Antique, we had never had the luck to meet the composers of each song, I mean, those who have written the music or the lyrics. We were working with "C&N Project" and we could only meet the arrangers-producers as we say in English. In Greece producer is the arranger. When my solo career begun, and I got signed to Sony, I demanded to be able to meet all the composers, lyricists and arrangers or anything.

Interviewer: Will you include any DVD to the GH&M Collection?

Helena: The version that will be available to music stores, will be a triple CD, with many songs. We have included "Just walk Away" which is a live recording from the first Mad Secret Concert, and many other songs, that I 've loved. For example I had completely forgotten a song written by Alex Papaconstantinou called "Taxidi gia to Agnosto", which used to be one of my top favorites, or another song from "Protereotita" album, written by Pegasus called "Pou pige tosi Agapi" [obviously she made a mistake here, because that song is included in Iparxei Logos CD and Iparxei Logos: Platinum Edition]. These are songs that have been very important to my personal life, but they are not widely known to the public, I would say they haven't become hits. Ι think they should have been more known. They are very nice songs, I hope people will enjoy them. And then we will do something "very-exclusive".. We will release a deluxe edition, which will be only available in the internet and in fewer copies. There will be a process that you will have to order and wait for it to arrive and all that stuff, but it will contain much stuff, like posters, an awarding (didn't get that ) from those 500 fans that they will get hold of it, and generally loads of stuff.

Interviewer: Every "Greatest Hits" collection (and that's your first one), aims to make your fans have a look in the past, and see your career. If you had a time-machine, and traveled into time, which point of your career would you like to live again in?

Helena: Oh, I would say many moments, including moments that I 've lived as an Antique member, but this "best of" has to do only with "Helena's Solo Career". Ι have experienced unbelievable moments, in my life, and I 've been very lucky because I 've met very good people, and people that were very useful in what I wanted to do, and people that are not in my life at this time, and helped me at that point of my career, and I owe who I am now to these people. I mean, during Eurovision period, I 've seen many things. I would live to re-experience the night of Eurovision. I 'd also like to live again, that moment, when I was in Spetses (on vacation back in 1999 when Opa Opa became a huge hit all of a sudden), and I received many many phone-calls by journalists from Sweden, saying "Opa Opa? Vad är det för nå?" (meaning "Opa Opa? What's that?") and I was answering "I am on vacation" and I remember I had to go back to Sweden because the song had exploded (in terms of success). Another moment I remember is when I first heard my voice on the radio.. It was like Ι was deafened because I had it in the maximum volum, and I had my ear stuck on the speaker, because it was like I couldn't get enough of that. It was the first time you see, and I couldn't believe it. The first time I did something completely different, it was for the "Energy Radio" in Sweden, when I was a hostess, and we had a famous guest, such as Ricky Martin. The first time I met international stars, such as Celine Dion.. Another moment is with Nana Mouskouri, when I appeared to the French T.V., invited by Nana, and the greatest part was when we had a small duet, and sung a refrain of a song. Ι remember getting off the stage trembling, crying and saying to my self "I have sung with Nana Mouskouri" and Yannis Marketakis, was looking at me and saying "Calm Down, it was very nice!". I couldn't believe it. We are very good friends with Nana, and with many more Greek artists, but Nana Mouskouri is unique. And I 'll mention another artist, who is Charoula Alexiou, and every time I see her she says to me "Please don't cry again" because I get emotional each time I see her since I love her, and listen to her music a lot.

Interviewer: Any video clip or performance that you are proud of? And for what reason? Except for the Eurovision one.

Helena: The truth is that there are nights, that I want to go to youtube to go back in time, and remember all those things that have gone by. I do this job for 12 year, so I 've done many many things, until now. I know there are not too much, because I wish I will do another 122.. I am proud of the first video clip that I 've done with Gavalos.. "Follow Me". It was the first I had done in Greece.. First time I sung a "Hasapiko" song, called Kainouria Agapi where I saw the castle of Monemvasia for the first time... I won't forget the run-through we had done with MTV in Berlin, where we discussed about art... Because we are all into art, even the reporter.. It's something that we deal with all day, and we can't go ahead without this. If I don't occupy myself with something "artistic" a day, it's like I don't live, like that day didn't exist. And then another thing I did I did and enjoyed very much, was "MadWalk"..

Interviewer: Could you describe in 3 words your plans as an artist from now on..?

Helena: I say what I ' like to do, because I can't describe exactly what will happen.. At first place, I want to keep my optimism, work very hard so the result will be good and I want my songs to be loved by the people.. Because, the song is a very important element to our lives, and if the song isn't loved it turns into a 0 and so does the artist. And you know, when you have gotten used to people loving you, it seems bad to you. And I remember, that in the past Christos Dantis had said "It's difficult to top the road but it's very quick but reaching the bottom is very quick". When you start going to the bottom, you can't realize it. Only when you are there you can see it. I want to believe that I will be healthy, keep doing what I do, have a bunch of people around me so I can inspire them, and get inspired by them and do beautiful things with them.

Interviewer: I want you to send one message to all your fans and what would you like to say to Billboard?

Helena: I will begin with the Billboard because I always say "Keep the best for the last" (referring to the fans), so good luck to billboard here in Greece. For my buddies (the fans), I wish them to be very well and I know that they are kinda sad because there are only 4 weeks left of performances (at Diogenis) and I receive many messages and they come back backstage every night there. Somedays they come and we are sharing hugs and crying.. I will miss them, but I swear that I won't be away for TOO long ...

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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Helena's Swedish Interview [With English Translation]

Here is an interview that Helena gave in Sweden recently. She speaks about the upcoming MAD AWARDS among other things. The video also has English Subtitles (Translated by Swedish)

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Friday, April 08, 2011

Helena @ Vrady [Full Videos]

Here is the full appearance of Helena on Vrady Me To Petro Kostopoulo. In the third video, Helena performs a very special ballad version of Baby Its Over

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3 & Performance

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Sunday, April 03, 2011

Helena on Vradi with Petros Kostopoulos (This Week)

According to Tralala.gr, Helena will be on Vradi with Petros Kostopoulos The Show will be broadcast on  Alpha Channel Thursday April 7th @Midnight (00:00). She will give an interview and may even perform





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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Interview In Bulgaria

Helena gave an interview in Bulgaria when she was there to perform in the night club Night Flight. This interview was given in english and translated using Bulgarian subtitles.
  

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Saturday, February 05, 2011

Interview @ X Factor [Live From Diogenis]

Last night, Helena gave an interview on the X Factor via a video link from Diogenis Studio whew she is performing until Easter with Antonis Remos

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Saturday, July 17, 2010

Alpha News [TV Interview - July 2010]

Here is the interview Helena gave to Alpha TV. Unfortunately it is not very long and is more like a report than an interview! This was all in promotion for her summer tour with Onirama.

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Monday, May 31, 2010

Watch "Mega Star" [May 2010]

Here you can watch the full Mega Star Interview which features Helena

Part 1

Part 2

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Friday, May 21, 2010

OK @ Night [Interview - 21/5/10]

Last Night Helena was on OK@Night where she gave an interview. you can watch the whole thing below

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Madame Figaro Awards 2010 (Interview & Rehearsals)

Here is a low quality video from the Madame Figaro Awards 2010 which was held in Cyprus yesterday(Interview & Rehearsals). Helena Performed An Isoun Agapi [Dance Remix]. You can hear a bit of it at the end of this video.
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Monday, April 12, 2010

LifeStyle Interview [10/4/10]

Here is The LifeStyle Interview [April 2010]
Part 1

Part 2

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Saturday, April 10, 2010

Elite Stores Magazine [3/2010]

This magazine is available free from selected Elite Stores. Click For Larger
Credit : Alene @ PaparizouForum

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Sunday, March 21, 2010

HQ Real Life Article [23/03/10]

Here is the HQ Real Life Article I promised earlier. The Translation can be found Here. You Can see the images in HQ by Clicking them and they will then be in Full Size



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Real Life Interview & Translation [21/3/10]


Here is the Interview with translation from Real Life magazine 21/3/10. Later I will post pictures of the magazine pages and all the pics in the article.

Οταν μπαίνει στα γραφεία της "R", τα κεφάλια αρχίζουν να στρέφονται με ρυθμό ντόμινο για να θαυμάσουν τη γυναικάρα. Το "ποιά είναι;" δεν αιωρείται για πολύ. Είναι η Έλενα! Και στις 28 Μαρτίου επιστρέφει καλύτερη από ποτέ με ολοκαίνουργιο CD!

When she enters the offices of "R", all heads begin to turn towards her direction with a domino rhythm to admire this gorgeous woman. The "who is it?" does not "float in the air" for too long. It's Helena! And on March 28 she comes back better than ever with a brand-new CD!

Ε: Επάγγελμα τραγουδίστρια. Πώς απ'το "πότε βγαίνει το επόμενο CD;" πήγαμε στο πότε βγαίνει το επόμενο DVD; [αναφερόμενη προφανώς στο DVD της γνωστής στους απανταχού Έλληνες Τζούλιας Αλεξανδράτου]

Q: You are a professional singer. How did we go from the [question] "when comes out the next CD;" to the [question] when comes out the next DVD; [apparently referring to the DVD of the famous to all Greeks Julia Alexandratou]

Α: (Γελάει) Δεν έχω σχόλιο. Θα πώ μόνο οτι πρέπει να προσέχουμε στη ζωή μας. Γενικότερα...ό,τι δηλώσεις είσαι!

A: (She laughs) No comments. I will only say that we must be careful in our lives. In general....what you declare that's what you are!

Ε: Πότε αρχίζεις τις εμφανίσεις;

Q: When do you start your appearances/shows?

Α: Στις 30 Ιουνίου, στην Αθήνα, ξεκινάω μια πολύ μεγάλη περιοδεία με τους Onirama και τον μεγάλο μου χορηγό, την ΗΒΗ. Και είμαι ενθουσιασμένη γι'αυτή τη συνεργασία, γιατί ετοιμάζουμε πολύ διαφορετικά πράγματα. Σίγουρα μου αρέσει να εμφανίζομαι και σε μαγαζί, αρκεί να είναι στα μέτρα μου....

A: On June 30, in Athens, I begin a very long tour with Onirama and my big donor, IVI. And I'm excited about this partnership because we are preparing very different things. Surely I like appearing in "bouzoukia", provided it is what I want....

Ε: Τί ψάχνεις;

Q: What do you search for [/ What is it that you want/like]?

Α: Κοίτα...Πολλοί λένε "αχ, Έλενα, είσαι σε κάποια σκηνή;". Στην Ελλάδα, όμως, λέγονται "μπουζούκια". Όπως και να το κάνουμε, είναι "μπουζούκια". Παρόλο που είμαι ποπ, πάντα έλεγα οτι δεν μπορώ να σνομπάρω τα μαγαζιά, απ'τη στιγμή που αυτή είναι η ελληνική νοοτροπία διασκέδασης. Απλά, προσπαθώ να κάνω διαφορετικά πράγματα και νομίζω οτι έχω βρει ένα δρόμο που μου ταιριάζει. Παράλληλα, αλλάζει και το ύφος της διασκέδασης. Ακόμα και τα μεγάλα μαγαζιά έχουν γίνει πιο "ποπ", στημένα με καναπέδες κ.λ.π.

A: Look ... Many people say "Oh, Elena, are you in a music scene?". In Greece, however, they are called "bouzoukia". Whatever we do there will always be "bouzoukia". Although I am pop, I've always said that I could not shun this kind of entertainment places , since this is the Greek way of entertainment. I just try to do different things and I think I found a way that fits me. Furthermore, the style of entertainment is changing. Even the big entertainment clubs/places have become more "pop", rigged with sofas etc.

Ε: Σ'ενοχλεί το γαρίφαλο, δηλαδή;

Q: You mean the carnation bothers you?

Α: Όχι, καθόλου! Κάποτε, όταν πήγαινα στη Σουηδία, έβγαινα και αν ήθελα να επικοινωνήσω με το απέναντι τραπέζι, έλεγα: "Τι να πετάξω τώρα; Παγο;".

A: Not at all! Sometimes, when I went to Sweden, I went out and if I wanted to "communicate" with the opposite table, I used to say/think: "What should I throw them now? Ice?"

Ε: Σύμφωνα με δημοσιεύματα, χώρισες κάποια στιγμή. Ισχύει;

Q: According to the news, you were separated [from Toni] at some point of time. Is it true?

Α: Όχι, αυτά δεν ίσχυαν. Σίγουρα όλα τα ζευγάρια τσακώνονται, κάνουν, ράνουν, δεν είπε κανείς οτι ζούμε σε παράδεισο. Με τον Τόνι, όμως, μπαίνουμε στον δωδέκατο χρόνο σχέσης. Για να καταφέρουν δύο άνθρωποι να'ναι τόσα χρόνια μαζί, σημαίνει οτι συμπληρώνει ο ένας τον άλλον. Έχουμε τσακωθεί σίγουρα, αλλά δεν χωρίσαμε ποτέ. Άσε που είμαστε δύο άνθρωποι πολύ ελεύθεροι μέσα στη σχέση μας.

A: No, all these news were groundless. For sure all couples get angry with each other, they do this, they do the other, but no one said we live in paradise. With Tony, however, we are entering the 12th year of our relationship. For two people to manage to be so many years together, it means that they complete each other. We have fought for sure, but we were never separated. Apart from that we are two people that are very free in our relationship.

Ε: Θα συγχωρούσες την απιστία;

Q: Could you forgive infidelity?

Α: Ωχ, δύσκολη ερώτηση. Δεν μου έχει συμβεί. Στην αρχή, συνήθως λες "δεν συγχωρώ". Έπειτα από χρόνια σχέσης, όμως, μπαίνεις σε δίλημμα. Δεν ξέρω. Είναι κάτι που αν έρθει, θα πρέπει να το αντιμετωπίσω εκείνη τη στιγμή.

A: Oh, a difficult question. It hasn't happened to me. At the beginning, usually you say "I can't forgive". After so many years of relationship, however, you are in a dilemma. I don't know. It is something that if it comes, I'll have to deal with it at that time.

Ε: Εσύ έχεις μπεί ποτέ σε πειρασμό να απατήσεις;

Q: Have you ever been tempted to cheat?

Α: Όχι! Θαυμάζω βέβαια άντρες, όπως και ο Τόνι μπορεί να δεί μια γυναίκα και να πει "Θεέ μου, τί γυναικάρα!", αλλά δεν έχουμε θέμα να το συζητάμε. Είμαστε πολύ cool μεταξύ μας.

A: No! I admire of course some men, as well as Tony may see a woman and say: "Oh my God, what a woman!", but we don't have a problem to talk about it. We are very cool with each other.

Ε: Θα παντρευτείτε;

Q: Are you going to get married?

Α: Δεν είναι στα άμεσα σχέδιά μας. Άλλωστε νιώθουμε παντρεμένοι. Κι ένας μεγαλύτερος "γάμος" θα ήταν το παιδί.

A: It isn't in our proximate plans. Besides, we feel married. And an even bigger "marriage" would be a child.

Ε: Πότε λες με το καλό;

Q: When do you wish it to come?

Α: (Γελάει) Θα δούμε! Θα'ρθει κι αυτό στην ώρα του! Τώρα είμαι αφοσιωμένη στη δουλειά μου και στο να αγαπάω τους ανθρώπους που πρέπει.

A: (She laughs) We will see! It will come when the time is right! Right now I am dedicated to my work and to loving the people that I must.

Ε: Θα το τολμούσες εκτός γάμου;

Q: Would you have the cheek to do it [give birth to a baby] without getting married?

Α: Άνετα! Δεν ορίζει ο "γάμος" την οικογένεια. Η οικογένεια ορίζεται όταν υπάρχουν δύο γονείς που συνεννοούνται και κρατούν μια υγιή ισορροπία για τα παιδιά τους. Πρέπει να ρίχνουμε τους εγωισμούς όταν μεγαλώνουμε παιδιά. Είναι εύκολο βέβαια να το λέω, γιατί δεν έχω...Αλλά, ο αδερφός μου έχει παιδί εκτός γάμου. Τώρα πλέον είναι παντρεμένος με μια γυναίκα που επίσης είχε ένα παιδί και είναι μια υπέροχη οικογένεια όπου μεγαλώνουν τέσσερα παιδιά μαζί, τα ανιψάκια μου.

A: Easily! Marriage does not define family. A family is defined when there are two parents who understand each other and who keep a healthy balance for their children. We need to cast away the egos when we bring up children. It is of course easy to say because I do not have any [children]...But my brother has a child outside marriage. Now he is married to a woman who also had a child and they have formed a wonderful family where four children grow up together, my nieces and nephews.

Ε: Γίνεται η απώλεια συνήθεια;

Q: Does a loss become a habit?

Α: Όταν χάνουμε έναν αγαπημένο μας, δεν έχει σημασία ούτε σε ποιά ηλικία τον χάνουμε, ούτε με ποιόν τρόπο. Κρατάμε μια πληγή που κλείνει μεν, αλλά...Πώς είναι όταν πέσω και χτυπήσω το γόνατο; Κάποια στιγμή θα γιατρευτεί, αλλά πού και πού θα πονάει. Ε, όταν θα φυσάει νοτιάς, εμένα θα με πιάνει το γονατάκι.

A: When we lose a beloved person, it doesn't matter at what age we lose him, or how. We keep a wound that is closed, but ... How is it when I fall and hit my knee? At some time it will heal, but now and then it will hurt. So, when it blows south [referring to the wind], my "little knee" will hurt.

Ε: Δεν δίστασες να παραδεχτείς ότι πέρασες κατάθλιψη...

Q: You didn't have second thoughts about revealing that you were dealing with depression....

Α: Η ελληνική κοινωνία ντρέπεται να συζητάει γι'αυτό. Σε άλλες χώρες δεν φοβούνται να μιλήσουν ανοιχτά, είναι καθημερινά σε εκπομπές, σε εφημερίδες, "πώς να βοηθήσεις τον εαυτό σου", "μπες στο τάδε site"...Συζητείται. Η απώλεια είναι μια αιτία. Αλλά το άγχος και η τελειομανία που μας έχει πιάσει όλους, δυστυχώς, προκαλούν περισσότερα ψυχολογικά.

A: The Greek society is ashamed to discuss this. Other countries are not afraid to speak openly, it is in the daily shows, in newspapers, "How to help yourself", "go in the such and such site" ... it is discussed. A loss can be a cause. But the anxiety and perfectionism that has caught us all, unfortunately, causes more psychological [problems].

Ε: Πώς περιέγραφες τότε αυτό που ένιωθες;

Q: How did you describe then what you were feeling?

Α: Ήθελα να μιλάω μόνο με τη μάνα μου. Η μάνα μου, αν και κλασική Ελληνίδα μάνα, το πρώτο πράγμα που με έμαθε και πριν πάθω την κατάθλιψη, ήταν οτι όταν ένας άνθρωπος δεν είναι καλά, θέλει στήριξη. Δεν μπορείς να πιέσεις αυτόν που δεν είναι καλά, θέλει τον χρόνο του. Κι αυτός ο χρόνος ανήκει μόνο στον ίδιο, ούτε στον σύζυγο, ούτε στον γιατρό, ούτε στα αδέρφια του.

A: I wanted to speak with my mother. My mother, though a classical Greek mother, the first thing she taught me before I was diagnosed with depression was that when someone is not well, he needs support. You can not pressure someone that is not well, he wants his time. And this time belongs only to him/her, neither to the spouse nor to the doctor nor to the brothers.

Ε: Είδες κόσμο να φεύγει μακριά σου στα δύσκολα;

Q: Did you see people [meaning family - friends I guess] going away from you in hard times?

Α: Έρχονταν κάποιοι να βοηθήσουν, εγώ δεν ήμουν έτοιμη και τελικά αυτοί οι άνθρωποι θύμωσαν μαζί μου. "ΟΚ, βγάλτα πέρα μόνη σου". Μετά βέβαια κατάλαβαν και οι ίδιοι οτι δεν πήγαινε έτσι. Δεν ήρθαν ποτέ να μου πούν συγγνώμη και δεν το περίμενα. Είναι δύσκολο γι'αυτόν που το περνάει, αλλά είναι και γι'αυτόν που είναι δίπλα του.

A: Some came to help, I was not ready and ultimately these people were angry with me. "OK, get over it by yourself". After of course they understood themselves that it isn't like that/it doesn't go this way. They did not ever come to tell me they were sorry and I did not expect it. It is difficult for him/her that goes through it, but also for him/her that is next to him/her [that is in a difficult situation].

Ε: Τί σε βοήθησε να το χειριστείς;

Q: What helped you handle this situation?

Α: Ο χρόνος. Προσπαθούσα να κάνω πράγματα που μου αρέσουν, ασχολιόμουν με το σπίτι, μετακινούσα τα έπιπλα. Κι αφιέρωνα πολύ χρόνο στα ανίψια μου.

Α: Time. I tried to do things that I like, I worked on the house, I moved the furniture. And I dedicated a lot of time to my nieces and nephews.

Ε: Τι σου έμεινε απ'όλα αυτά;

Q: What did all these leave to your soul?

Α: Οτι αν δεν κλάψουμε, δεν θα απολαύσουμε το γέλιο μετά. Πάντα απολαμβάνουμε πιο πολύ το γέλιο αν έχουμε ρίξει λίγο κλάμα πρίν.

A: That if we don't cry, we will not enjoy laughter afterwards. We always enjoy (the) laughter more if we have cried a little bit before.

E: Η εικόνα είναι σημαντική στη δουλειά σου. Σε καταπιέζει αυτό;

Q: Image is important in your work. Does this oppress you?

Α: Λίγο, επειδή δεν θεωρώ οτι πρέπει πάντα να είμαι αδύνατη. Ενα μοντέλο έχει το σώμα ως εργαλείο, εμένα το εργαλείο μου είναι η φωνή μου.

A: A little bit, because I don't think that I always have to be skinny. A model has her/his body as a tool, my tool is my voice Samiamiditsi....

Ε: Όταν δεν δουλεύεις, αφήνεσαι;

Q: When you don't work, you let yourself [be carried away]?

Α: Απ'τον Σεπτέμβριο που σταμάτησα τις εμφανίσεις μου, αποφάσισα να αφιερώσω χρόνο σε εμένα και την οικογένειά μου και να κάνω διακοπές. Πάντα όταν δουλεύεις και χορεύεις κάθε βράδυ, λογικό είναι να είσαι πιο fit...

A: From September when I stopped my shows, I decided to dedicate time to myself and my family and to have some vacation. Always, when you work and dance every night, it is logical that you are more fit...

Ε: Σε ενοχλεί το "πάχυνες";

Q: Does [the question] "you got fat" bother you?

Α: Οχι. Δεν είμαι ρατσίστρια καταρχήν! Επειδή δηλαδή κάποιος βάζει παραπάνω κιλά σημαίνει οτι έχει χαλάσει σαν άνθρωπος; Εχει τύχει να μου πουν "Έλενα, εσύ είσαι; Πάχυνες γιατί;". Γιατί ξεκουράστηκα! Τι να πω;

A: No. I am not a racist to start with. Just because someone puts on weight it means that he/she "has gone bad" as a human being [?]. Someone told me once "Helena, is that you? You got fat, why?". Because I got some rest! What should I say?

Ε: Κάνεις γρήγορα τον άλλον να νιώσει άνετα μαζί σου...

Q: You make others feel comfortable with you at once....

Α: Στον κόσμο πουλάμε ένα σόου. Όλο το υπόλοιπο πρέπει να είναι αληθινό. Πιστεύω οτι ο κόσμος έχει ανάγκη την οικειότητα μαζί σου. Απευθύνομαι σε νέα παιδιά που μπορεί να νομίζουν οτι η ζωή μου είναι παραμύθι, ενώ δεν είναι. Υπάρχουν όμως όμορφες στιγμές, υπάρχουν όμως και πολύ δύσκολες. Έχουν περάσει δέκα χρόνια που κάνω αυτή τη δουλειά. Πλέον έχει ξεχωρίσει η "Έλενα" στις προσωπικές της στιγμές από την "Παπαρίζου" που βλέπει ο κόσμος. Όταν η "Έλενα" δεν νιώθει καλά, ανεβαίνει στη σκηνή και η "Παπαρίζου" την κάνει καλά! Με ολοκληρώνει το ότι μπορώ να διασκεδάζω τον κόσμο.

A: In the world we sell a show. All the rest must be true. I believe that the world is in need of intimacy with you. I address to young children who may think that my life is a fairytale, though it is not. But there are beautiful moments, as well as very difficult ones. It is ten years now that I do this job. It is "Helena" with her personal moments that has now singled out, than the "Paparizou" that the world sees. When "Elena" is not feeling well, she goes up on stage and "Paparizou" makes her well! It completes me that I can entertain the world.

Ε: Τι απαντάς σε όσους συνδέουν τα ναρκωτικά με τη showbiz;

Q: What do you say to all those that see a connection of drugs with the showbiz?

Α: Ότι υπάρχουν παντού! Τα ναρκωτικά είναι ένα πρόβλημα της κοινωνίας κι όχι ένα πρόβλημα της showbiz.

A: That they exist everywhere! Drugs are a problem of the society and not a problem of the showbiz.

Ε: Εσύ θα δοκίμαζες ποτέ;

Q: Would you ever try [drugs]?

Α: Όχι! Τα φοβάμαι πάρα πολύ! Τα θεωρώ χαζομάρα. Και προτιμώ να πάρω 20 κιλά απ'το να πάρω ναρκωτικά.

A: No! I am afraid of them very much! I consider them a stupidity. And I prefer to take 20 kilos [weight] from taking drugs.

Ε: Τί θα συμβούλευες τον Γιώργο Αλκαίο;

Q: What would be your advice to George Alkaios?

Α: Δυσκολεύομαι να δώσω μια συμβουλή στον Γιώργο, γιατί ο Γιώργος είναι η αιτία που οι Antique ξεκίνησαν την καριέρα τους. Με τη διασκευή του "Ωπα, ώπα" που είχε γράψει για τον Νότη Σφακιανάκη γνωρίσαμε την πρώτη επιτυχία. Ο Γιώργος πάντα είναι ο εαυτός του. Κι αυτό φτάνει. Του εύχομαι απλά καλή επιτυχία.

A: It is difficult for me to give an advice to George, because George is the reason the Antique began their career. On the cover of "Opa, opa" which was written for Notis Sfakianakis, Antique have known their first success. George is always himself. And that's enough. I wish him only success.

Ε: Σε πολλούς, πάντως, η παρουσίαση του τραγουδιού του θύμισε τη δική σου performance...

Q: To many [people] though, the presentation of his song reminded them your performance...

Α: Θα σου πω την αλήθεια. Θεωρώ οτι στη ζωή μας πρέπει να κοιτάμε μπροστά. Δεν μπορούμε να κοιτάμε τι έγινε στη Eurovision 5 χρόνια πριν. Ωστόσο, η Ελλάδα κέρδισε το 2005. Απο δω και πέρα τι κάνουμε! Η Eurovision είναι μια ευρωπαική μουσική γιορτή, δεν είναι τα Νόμπελ. Δεν μ'αρέσει κάθε φορά που έρχεται η Eurovision να λένε όλοι "ας μιλήσουμε με την Έλενα επειδή κέρδισε". Εγώ θέλω να πιστεύω σε μια επόμενη νίκη!

A: I'll tell you the truth. I think that in our lives we must look ahead. We can not look what happened to Eurovision 5 years ago. However, Greece won in 2005. [The question is] from now on what we [should] do! Eurovision is a European music festival, not the Nobel Prize. I do not like whenever Eurovision comes and they all say "let's talk with Elena because she won". I want to believe in a future victory!

Ε: Την Κυριακή 28 Μαρτίου κυκλοφορεί με την "R" το νέο σου CD. Γιατί αποφάσισες να το λανσάρεις σε εφημερίδα;

Q: On Sunday, March 28 will be released with "R" your new CD. Why did you decide to launch it with a newspaper?

Α: Πιστεύω οτι είναι ένας πάρα πολύ καλός τρόπος για premium sale! Με τη δισκογραφική μου, τη Sony, θέλουμε - με έναν νόμιμο τρόπο - να βρίσκονται τα τραγούδια μας σε ακόμη περισσότερα σπίτια. Νομίζω ότι είναι μια πάρα πολύ έξυπνη κίνηση, ειδικά απ'τη στιγμή που οι πωλήσεις στα δισκοπωλεία έχουν μειωθεί πολύ και υπάρχει και μεγάλη παρανομία στο download. Το "Γύρω από τ'όνειρο" περιλαμβάνει 12 ολοκαίνουργια τραγούδια πολύ σπουδαίων συντελεστών και πιστεύω ότι θα σας ενθουσιάσει!

A: I think that it is a very good way for premium sale! With my record company, Sony, we want - in a legitimate way - to bring our songs in even more homes. I think it's a very smart move, especially since record sales in music stores have fallen and there is great illegality with the downloading. The "Gyro apo t'oneiro" contains 12 brand new songs of great contributors and I think you will love it!;

Ε: Το αφιερώνεις στον πατέρα σου;

Q: Do you dedicate it to your father?

Α: Ναι, επειδή είναι ο πρώτος δίσκος μου που κυκλοφορεί χωρίς να είναι εδώ κι επειδή ο πατέρας μου ήταν πάντα στο πλευρό μου. Αν δεν ήταν ο πατέρας μου, που υπέγραψε το πρώτο συμβόλαιο αντί για μένα γιατί δεν είχα κλείσει ακόμα τα 18, δεν θα έκανα αυτή τη δουλειά σήμερα! Ήταν ο καλύτερός μου φίλος. Ήταν ο καλύτερος πατέρας για εμένα, γιατί κι εγώ ήμουν ένα πολύ ιδιαίτερο παιδί μικρή... Ο καθένας πιστεύει οτι έχει τον καλύτερο πατέρα, αλλά ο Γιώργος Παπαρίζος ήταν ο καλύτερος πατέρας για την Έλενα Παπαρίζου.

A: Yes, because it is my first album that comes out without my father being here and because he was always at my side. If my father wasn't beside me, who signed the first contract instead of me because I was not yet 18, I would not do this job today! He was my best friend. He was the best father to me, because I was a very special little kid ... Everyone believes that he/she has the best father, but George Paparizou was the best father for Elena Paparizou.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Crete Radio Interview + Mega Star

Elena will give a radio interview in Crete today [21/10/09]. It is at 16.00 Greek time.

Listen Online at http://www.radio984.gr/

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On 24 October [Saturday] in the show Mega Star at 13.00[Greek Time] Helena will give an interview probably about her nomination at MTV EMA 09 and upcoming projects.

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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

ESCToday Interview [Oct 09]


Helena Paparizou is one of the most popular Greek artists at the moment. She holds the record for her country, having managed to achieve two top three places in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001 and 2005 when she actually won it with My number one. Now, Helena is faced yet with another challenge as she was nominated for the prestigious MTV Best European Act Award against 2008 Eurovision Song Contest winner, Dima Bilan and Swedish Melodifestivalen 2009 finalist, Agnes.

esctoday.com caught up with Helena in Athens for a brief chat about her nomination, her Eurovision experience and of course we couldn't help asking if she is willing to do it again!

You are not a novice in competing on a large scale having won the largest musical competition for your country back in 2005. Now you are once again in a very important competition, the prestigious MTV Best European Act. How does that make you feel?

I feel very happy and proud but at the same time very anxious! This time, though, I am not competing with a song but as an artist, among 21 very good singers. Good luck to all of us!

How hard is it for an artist not from, say, the UK or the USA to break the borders and have an international career?

It is very difficult but I believe if you want something very much you can reach your goal, more or less. Among all my awards, I am very proud of the EBBA (the European Border Breakers Awards) which I got in 2006.

Looking back since 2005, when you won the Eurovision Song Contest, would you say your victory has affected your career? In which way?

It has definitely affected my career and only in good ways. It's a huge thing to become famous overnight and to have great fans all over Europe.

What is your fondest memory from the contest?

The moment that the zipper of my dress broke 10 minutes before my performance .(Helena laughs) . And of course the moment I was running back to the stage after winning .

What was your relationship with the Eurovision fans from all over Europe? Did their support help you?

Oh! The fans’ support has been amazing all the way! I love my Eurovision fans and I thank them from the bottom of my heart.

You were born and raised in Sweden, who granted you with their valuable 12 points in 2005. Do your plans include some career moves there?

Well, actually, I sang two songs in Swedish for the soundtrack of Arn No 2 WITH well known composers such as Anders Glennmark, Niclas Strostedt and Eva Dahlgren. I do have in mind, though, to release something very soon. Now that you remind me of the 12 points from Sweden, I remember myself standing at the table screaming "Heja Sverige, Heja Sverige"... ask your Swedish friends what that means!

What are your immediate plans? A new album on the way?

I have just started to record my new Greek album which will be released within early spring 2010. Meantime, I will also record songs for the upcoming international CD.

Would you do Eurovision again? For Greece or maybe for Sweden?

As a performer I wouldn't like to compete again but maybe as a composer. Why not? And of course I’m talking about both of my home countries.

And last but not least, do you have a message for your European fans?

I love you all and hope to see you soon. Kisses and a lot of sugar :)

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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Download Full OK Interview

Complete OK Interview by MAD TV on-line now in Super High Quality (3GB) (Recorded and Uploaded by Horgu) in the Media section of our Paparizou Forum - don't miss it because it will not be reuploaded! If you dont have an account there. Register Now. It is well worth it.

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Monday, July 13, 2009

Elena @ OK!

Elena was on todays Show Ok on MadTv and the main news from it is:
* 2nd september she will give An concert in crete
*29th July she will give an Concert in Cyprus
*She will go to sweden in october to see her family
*She has a lot of plans after october but she doesnt want to say anything
*She wont perform on any bouzoukia club in greece this winter

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