Ivi Adamou Biography: Child, Husband, Singles, Albums, Age, Net Worth, Height, Siblings, Parents

Ivi Adamou is a celebrated Greek-Cypriot singer known for her vibrant pop performances and her representation of Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 with the hit song “La La Love.”

Rising to fame after competing in the second season of the Greek version of The X Factor in 2009, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the Greek and Cypriot music scenes.

With her dynamic vocal style and collaborations with artists like Stavento, Adamou has earned accolades as a pop icon, often dubbed the “Pop Queen” or “Teen Idol” in Greece.

Profile

• Full Name: Ivi Adamou
• Stage Name: Ivi Adamou
• Born: November 24, 1993
• Age: 31 years old
• Birthplace: Paralimni, Famagusta, Cyprus
• Nationality: Cypriot
• Occupation: Singer
• Height: 1.75m
• Parents: Marianna Adamou, Adamos Adamou
• Siblings: Cleopatra Adamou, Despina Adamou
• Partner: Michalis Kouinelis (2013–)
• Children: Αnatolí-Neféli Kouïnéli
• Relationship: Not Married
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Ivi Adamou was born on November 24, 1993, in Paralimni, Famagusta, Cyprus, to Marianna Adamou and  Adamos Adamou. She grew up in Agia Napa with two sisters, Cleopatra and Despina.

From age nine, she displayed musical talent, winning a local competition with Anna Vissi’s “Kaka Paidia.” She pursued music theory, vocal lessons, and piano at a conservatory in Cyprus, balancing these with her schooling at a local lyceum.

At 18, she moved to Greece to study sociology at Panteion University, earning her degree in 2015. Her ethnicity is Greek-Cypriot and Bulgarian, and her religious background is not publicly known.

Career

Ivi Adamou launched her professional career after placing sixth in the second season of the Greek X Factor in 2009, mentored by Giorgos Theofanous. Her exposure on the show led to a contract with Sony Music Greece, and in 2010, she released her debut EP, Kalokairi Stin Kardia, which went gold with over 60,000 copies sold in Greece.

That same year, she collaborated with the Spiros Lambrou Choir on the holiday EP Christougenna Me Tin Ivi Adamou, certified double platinum in Portugal for over 50,000 copies. Her early singles, including “AGAPI” and “Sose Me,” became hits, cementing her as a rising star.

Her breakthrough came in 2012 when she represented Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest with “La La Love,” which finished 16th in the grand final and charted in countries like Sweden, Spain, and the UK, selling 4,002 copies to reach #77 on the UK Top 100. Her debut album, San Ena Oniro (2011), peaked at #17 on Greek charts, and she toured Europe with her La La Love Tour.

Adamou earned multiple nominations at the MAD Video Music Awards, winning Best Video Clip Urban and Best Cypriot Artist, and was named Best Cypriot Female Performer at the Madame Figaro Awards in 2010 and 2012. She also collaborated with Spanish DJ Marsal Ventura on “Time to Love,” which won the 2013 LaLore02 Award for Best Song.

Adamou’s career remains vibrant, with her second studio album, Diko Mou (2022), achieving gold status in Greece. She has performed at major events like the MAD Video Music Awards and toured with Stavento, including a duet, “Na Sou Tragoudo” (2014).

Her participation in the Northvision Song Contest 19 with “Tipota Den Mas Stamata” and Europa Song Contest 7 with “Pame Ke Mi Rotas” further expanded her reach.

Adamou’s charitable work, including her role as Young Ambassador for children’s rights with the HFC-UNCRC Policy Center, and her ability to blend pop with urban and traditional influences, continue to inspire fans and artists alike.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @iviadamou_
• Facebook Handle: Ivi Adamou
• Twitter Handle: @IviAdamou

Personal Life

Ivi Adamou is in a long-term partnership with Michalis Kouinelis (also known as Methysos), the Greek rapper and frontman of the hip-hop group Stavento.

The couple began their relationship around 2013. While not officially confirmed as married, the couple shares a committed domestic life together. They have one child together named  Αnatolí-Neféli Kouïnéli.

Discography

• Kalokairi Stin Kardia (2010)
• Christougenna Me Tin Ivi Adamou (2010)
• San Ena Oniro (2011)
• La La Love (2012)
• Time to Love (2013)
• Na Sou Tragoudo (2014)
• Ase Me (2014)
• Ponane Oi Agapes (2014)
• Agoraki Mou (2022)
• Rikse Me (2022)
• Diko Mou (2022)
• De S’Afino (2023)
• Sto Giatiro (2023)

Net Worth

Ivi Adamou has an estimated net worth of $2 million. Her wealth primarily stems from music sales, streaming revenue from platforms like YouTube and Spotify, and live performances across Greece, Cyprus, and Europe.

Collaborations, awards, and her Eurovision participation, along with charitable and promotional appearances, contribute to her financial success.