Andreas Konstantinou

Andreas Konstantinou is a Cypriot singer who rose to fame in the late 1990s. He is best known for representing Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 alongside his sister Hara Konstantinou. During his brief music career, he achieved a hit with the song “Kryfa Taxidia” and enjoyed a top-five Eurovision finish. After a short time in the spotlight, he stepped away from the music industry.

Early Life and Family Background

Andreas Konstantinou was born in Nicosia, Cyprus, into a musical family. He and his sister Chara are siblings of the popular Greek-Cypriot singer Konstantina Konstantinou. Growing up with a famous older sister set the stage for Andreas’s own path in music. However, Konstantina’s success in the 1980s and 1990s somewhat overshadowed her younger siblings’ careers. Despite this, Andreas developed his own passion for music and prepared to make his mark on the Cypriot music scene.

Musical Debut in the 1990s

In the mid-1990s, Andreas launched his singing career and quickly found success. He released his debut single “Kryfa Taxidia” (“Hidden Journeys”) in 1996, and it became a hit in both Cyprus and Greece. This upbeat track featured his sister Konstantina as a duet partner, highlighting the family’s musical collaboration. Following this early success, Andreas released a few more songs that showcased his melodic pop style. Notable titles included “Pethanes Gia Mena”, “Mia Fora Agapisa”, and “Eisai I Thea Mou”. These songs solidified his presence in the late ’90s Greek music scene and demonstrated his vocal talent to a growing fan base.

Eurovision Song Contest 1997

In early 1997, Andreas teamed up with Chara to enter the Cypriot national selection for Eurovision. They won the national final in February 1997, earning the honor of representing Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin. Their entry was “Mana Mou” (“Motherland”), an ethno-pop uptempo song composed by their sister Konstantina. The song blended modern pop with Greek folk elements like the bouzouki, giving it a distinct Mediterranean flair. At Eurovision, the siblings opened the show with an energetic performance, with a full backing ensemble supporting them. “Mana Mou” charmed the international audience, scoring 98 points and finishing in 5th place. This strong result made it one of Cyprus’s most successful Eurovision entries of the time. 

Life After Eurovision

However, despite the Eurovision success, Andreas’s time in the music industry was short-lived. He and Chara had only a brief period of activity in Greek pop music. Shortly after their Eurovision appearance, both decided to step away from the music business. Andreas did not pursue further albums or major singles after the late 1990s, instead retreating from public musical life. In the years since, he has lived mostly out of the spotlight, with no significant new projects in the recording industry.