Loukas Yorkas

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Loukas Yorkas
Λούκας Γιώρκας
Yorkas in 2011
Yorkas in 2011
Background information
Born (1986-10-18) October 18, 1986 (age 37)
OriginAradippou, Cyprus
GenresLaïko, Pop
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals, Guitar
Years active2009–present
LabelsSony Music (2009-2011)
Minos EMI (2011-2017)
Cobalt Music (2017-present)
Websiteloukasyorkas.com

Loukas Yorkas (Greek: Λούκας Γιώρκας) born in Aradippou, Cyprus, on 18 October 1986, is a Cypriot singer and the winner of the first season of the Greek version of the television talent series The X Factor. In September 2009 he released his first EP album, Mazi, which attained gold certification. He studies Biology at the University of Patras.[1] Loukas Yorkas represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Germany along with Stereo Mike, with the song "Watch My Dance", placing seventh with 120 points.

Career[edit]

2008 - 2009: The X Factor[edit]

The path in the show:

  • Live 1 - "Eho Mia Agapi"
  • Live 2 - "Runaway"
  • Live 3 - "Agapi Ti Diskolo Pragma"
  • Live 4 - "S' Anazito Sti Saloniki"
  • Live 5 - "Bang Bang"
  • Live 6 - "Gia To Kalo Mou"
  • Live 7 - "I Balanta Tou Kir Mentiou"
  • Live 8 - "Instabile"
  • Live 9 - "Erotiko"
  • Live 10 - "Baby Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"
  • Live 11 - "San Planodio Tsirko" (First Song)
  • Live 11 - "Party" (Second Song)
  • Live 12 - "Didimotiho Blues" (First Song)
  • Live 12 - "Agriolouloudo" (Second Song)
  • Final: "Ladadika" (first song), "Piretos", (second song), "Party" (final song)

2010–present[edit]

On 11 January 2011, Greece's Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT) announced that Loukas Yorkas was one of six participants in a national final to select Greece's entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011.[2] After winning the national final, Yorkas appeared at Eurovision where he placed 7th with 120 points.

Discography[edit]

EPs[edit]

  • 2009: Mazi

Singles[edit]

  • 2010: "Tha Peso, Tha Sikotho"
  • 2011: "Watch My Dance" (feat. Stereo Mike)
  • 2011: "Gia Proti Fora"
  • 2012: "Ematha"
  • 2013: "Eklapsa"
  • 2014: "Mia Akoma Voutia"
  • 2015: "Stin Ousia"
  • 2017: "De Pao Sti Douleia"
  • 2017: "Stoihima"
  • 2018: "Ypokrinesai"
  • 2019: "Ela Ilie Mou" (feat. Kostas Tournas)
  • 2020: "Mona Liza"
  • 2020: "Pame Ap' Tin Arxi"
  • 2021: "Mou Eleipses Poly"
  • 2021: "Gia Tin Ellada"
  • 2022: "An M' Agapas"

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ο Λούκας Γιώρκας επιστρέφει στα... θρανία του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών". patrasevents.gr. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
  2. ^ Floras, Stella (11 January 2011). "Greece: Newcomers to fight for the ticket to Dusseldorf". ESC Today. Archived from the original on 10 July 2011. Retrieved 11 January 2011.
Preceded by
None
The X Factor (Greece)
Winner

2009
Succeeded by
Preceded by Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest
(with Stereo Mike)
2011
Succeeded by