Alex Panayi
Singer, songwriter, backing vocalist, vocal coach and vocal director, Alexandros Panayi as his name is, can add a lot to his CV. 14 times to date have he been involved in the Eurovision Song Contest in one of those functions. 5 times have he taken part in the national final performing himself, but only made it to Eurovision once; in 1995 where his song Sti Fotia finished 9th. In recent years, he has been involved in Eurovision almost every year, usually as vocal director. His skills have been used by various countries like Azerbaijan, Belarus, Malta, Russia – and of course Cyprus and Greece too.
Through the years, Alex have also engaged in musicals and voice-over for Disney films – and he is dedicated to charity. In particular the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society has enjoyed his commitment. Furthermore, he was commissioned by UNESCO to write a new musical to mark the presidency of Cyprus in the EU.
