Road to Basel: Cyprus
Road to Basel: Cyprus! As the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel approaches, we continue our daily spotlight on this year’s contestants. Today, we focus on Cyprus.
photo: ​CyBC/Nicholas Mastoras
Theo Evan
Evangelos Theodorou, known professionally as Theo Evan, is a Cypriot singer-songwriter, dancer, and actor from Nicosia. He discovered his passion for the arts at a young age. By seven, he had already started taking dance lessons and singing in his school choir. As he grew up, Theo took part in theater productions and talent shows across Cyprus, where his performances gained recognition.
After graduating from The English School in Nicosia, he moved to Boston to study music and performance at the Berklee College of Music. He graduated with distinction. During his time at Berklee, the university invited him as an honorary guest at the graduation ceremonies, where he appeared alongside Missy Elliott, Pharrell Williams, and John Legend.
In 2021, Theo released his debut single, The Wall, which launched his professional music career. He also made a brief appearance as an extra in the HBO series Euphoria.
“Shh” (What does AI say?)
Theo Evan’s Eurovision entry, “Shh,” is a dark, danceable track that blends elements of pop and EDM. The song was crafted by a team of accomplished songwriters, including Dimitris Kontopoulos, Elke Tiel, Elsie Bay, Lasse Nymann, and Linda Dale. Lyrically, “Shh” invites listeners into a world of intrigue and secrecy, with Theo teasing the identity of an unknown person, promising a full revelation during his performance in Basel. The accompanying music video, co-directed by Theo and Savvas Christou, complements the song’s mysterious theme, featuring evocative imagery and choreography.
Internal Selection Process
The Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) opted for an internal selection process to choose its representative for Eurovision 2025. In July 2024, reports emerged that CyBC aimed to select an artist based in Cyprus, marking a departure from previous years. By late August, the selection was finalized, and on September 2, 2024, Theo Evan was announced as the country’s representative. The song “Shh” was subsequently released on March 11, 2025. ​
Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest
Cyprus has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 40 times since its debut in 1981. The nation’s best result came in 2018 when Eleni Foureira’s “Fuego” achieved second place in Lisbon. Other top5 successes were Anna Vissi‘s “Mono I Agapi” in 1982, Chara & Andreas Konstantinou‘s “Mana mou” in 1997 and Lisa Andreas‘ “Stronger Every Minute” in 2004. Despite not having secured a win yet, Cyprus has consistently showcased diverse musical talents and remains a dedicated competitor in the contest.Â
Eleni Fouraira; photo: EBU/Andres Putting
A Random Cypriot Entry
Reflecting on Cyprus’s Eurovision history, random.org chose the 1991 one. Marlain represented Cyprus in that year with the song “Tha’ nai erotas”. The song was one of the hot favourites to win the contest. The performance however was not strong enough. Marlain only got two points.
Betting Odds
As of now, Theo Evan’s “Shh” is on a 16th place in order to win the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Basel. For the 1st semifinal, which Theo will close, he is in 9th place. All the chances for Theo to get to the final. Let’s wait and see what is going to happen!
We eagerly await the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel and look forward to witnessing Theo Evan’s performance on the grand stage.
