Maria Elena Kyriakou Biography: Age, Children, Husband, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Songs, Wiki

Maria Elena Kyriakou is a renowned Greek-Cypriot singer, best known for winning the first season of The Voice of Greece in 2014 under the mentorship of Despina Vandi and representing Greece at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song “One Last Breath”.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Maria Elena Kyriakou
• Stage Name: Maria Elena Kyriakou
• Born: January 11, 1984
• Age: 42 years old
• Birthplace: Larnaca, Cyprus
• Nationality: Cypriot (Greek-Cypriot)
• Ethnicity: Greek-Cypriot
• Occupation: Singer
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Kyriakou
• Siblings: Kyriacos Pavlou
• Spouse: Gregoris Gregoriou (m. 2006–2011)
• Children: Gregoric, Loukas, Sasha
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Maria Elena Kyriakou was born on January 11, 1984, in Larnaca, Cyprus. She was raised by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Kyriakou in Larnaca, where she has lived her entire life, in a family that supported her musical talents from an early age.

She grew up with three siblings: her brother Kyriacos Pavlou and two sisters. Her ethnicity is Greek-Cypriot. Her religion is Christianity.

At the age of 13, her mother enrolled her in a music school to develop her vocal skills. She later studied philosophy at the University of Ioannina in Greece for two years but returned to Cyprus to complete her education at the University of Cyprus, earning a degree in Greek literature and humanities around 2006.

After graduating, she worked as a philologist and established her own tutorial center while raising her family.

Career

Maria Elena Kyriakou rose to fame in 2014 by auditioning for and winning the inaugural season of The Voice of Greece at age 29, coached by Despina Vandi. Her victory earned her a record deal with Universal Music Greece.

In 2015, she was selected to represent Greece at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna with the self-co-written ballad “One Last Breath,” finishing 19th in the grand final. She released singles like “Dyo Egoismoi,” “Mia Anapnoi,” and others, collaborating on tracks such as “Hamena Oneira” and appearances in various Greek and Cypriot music projects.

Before her breakthrough, she balanced family life and teaching, turning down earlier opportunities like a collaboration offer from Giannis Ploutarchos during university to focus on studies.

Post-Eurovision, she has continued performing, releasing music sporadically, and maintaining a presence in the Greek-Cypriot music scene while prioritizing her personal life.

Social Media

Maria Elena Kyriakou does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Maria Elena Kyriakou is 42 years old, and her height is unknown. She was married to Cypriot sports journalist Gregoris Gregoriou from 2006 to 2011, when they divorced. They have three sons: Gregoric, Loukas, and Sasha.

She is currently single, with no publicly known past relationships beyond her marriage. As a divorced mother of three, she has focused on raising her children while pursuing her singing career, often keeping her personal life private and balancing family responsibilities with her music endeavors.

Net Worth

Maria Elena Kyriakou‘s net worth is estimated at $2 million USD. Her income primarily comes from her music career through record deals and releases following her The Voice win, earnings from representing Greece at Eurovision 2015 including performance fees and royalties from “One Last Breath,” live performances and concerts in Greece and Cyprus, and occasional collaborations or features in pop music projects.

Discography

• One Last Breath (2015)
• Mia Anapnoi (2015)
• Dyo Egoismoi (2014)
• Hamena Oneira (feat. Maria Elena Kyriakou)
• Mesa Sta Matia Ton Paidion (feat. Maria Elena Kyriakou)
• Tha Zo Edo (feat. Maria Elena Kyriakou)