Lisa Andreas
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Lisa Andreas is an English
singer of Cypriot
descent. At age 16, she represented Cyprus
in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004
and came fifth with her performance of "Stronger Every Minute". Andreas was the youngest singer taking part in the competition that year.
to raise funds for the New York disaster fund for the September 11th attacks
. Andreas has also performed at Pride concerts including Leicester Pride
, Manchester Europride
and with an audience of more than 25,000 at the Cardiff Mardi Gras. Andreas has also worked with the Kent Police
by performing to her peers at Snap shows in Kentish schools.
Andreas's Cypriot heritage came to the fore in 2004 when at aged sixteen on 22/12/03, she won the right to represent Cyprus
in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004
. Andreas was the youngest artist taking part in the competition, and came fifth with the song "Stronger Every Minute
" an emotional power-ballad which gave Cyprus the chance to participate in the finals for the 50th Eurovision Song Contest 2005
, without having to take part in the semi-final.
Andreas appeared at the Eurovision night Stockholm Pride
festival in summer 2004. She danced at Her Majesty's Theatre
in London in March 2005.
On 22 February 2006, Andreas was back in Cyprus, performing in the Cyprus finals of Eurovision 2006
for special celebrations commemorating the 25 years which Cyprus takes part in the Eurovision competition.
In the fourth series of British TV series The X Factor
, she made it through to the second round.
but christened
in Cyprus
. She lived in Nicosia
for two years as an infant, but returned to Britain
after her grandfather had health problems.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
singer of Cypriot
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
descent. At age 16, she represented Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004
Eurovision Song Contest 2004
The Eurovision Song Contest 2004, was the 49th Contest and it was held in the Abdi İpekçi Arena in Istanbul, Turkey. This was the first occasion in which the contest was held in Turkey after they had won the competition in 2003 with Sertab Erener singing "Everyway That I Can"...
and came fifth with her performance of "Stronger Every Minute". Andreas was the youngest singer taking part in the competition that year.
2001 - 2003
Andreas won a competition at the Strand in Gillingham. Singing became more important to Andreas as she went on to perform at various concerts and road-shows giving her talents to support charities such as Children with Leukaemia, and she performed in a concert at the Red Cube in LondonLondon
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
to raise funds for the New York disaster fund for the September 11th attacks
September 11, 2001 attacks
The September 11 attacks The September 11 attacks The September 11 attacks (also referred to as September 11, September 11th or 9/119/11 is pronounced "nine eleven". The slash is not part of the pronunciation...
. Andreas has also performed at Pride concerts including Leicester Pride
Leicester Pride
Leicester Pride is an annual gay pride event in Victoria Park, in Leicester, England.The event is free, and starts with a parade from High Street to Victoria Park....
, Manchester Europride
Europride
Europride is a pan-European international event dedicated to LGBT pride, hosted by a different European city each year. The host city is usually one with an established gay pride event or a significant LGBT community....
and with an audience of more than 25,000 at the Cardiff Mardi Gras. Andreas has also worked with the Kent Police
Kent Police
Kent Police is the territorial police force for Kent in England, including the unitary authority of Medway.-Area and organisation:The force covers an area of with an approximate population of 1,660,588 . The Chief Constable is currently Ian Learmonth, who was appointed in 2010 and is the former...
by performing to her peers at Snap shows in Kentish schools.
Andreas's Cypriot heritage came to the fore in 2004 when at aged sixteen on 22/12/03, she won the right to represent Cyprus
Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest
Cyprus made its debut in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1981. Cyprus' best result, fifth place, has been achieved on three occasions: in 1982 with Anna Vissi, 1997 with Hara & Andreas Constantinou, and 2004 with Lisa Andreas....
in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004
Eurovision Song Contest 2004
The Eurovision Song Contest 2004, was the 49th Contest and it was held in the Abdi İpekçi Arena in Istanbul, Turkey. This was the first occasion in which the contest was held in Turkey after they had won the competition in 2003 with Sertab Erener singing "Everyway That I Can"...
. Andreas was the youngest artist taking part in the competition, and came fifth with the song "Stronger Every Minute
Stronger Every Minute
"Stronger Every Minute" was the Cypriot entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004, performed in English by Lisa Andreas. The song was finished 5th in the final....
" an emotional power-ballad which gave Cyprus the chance to participate in the finals for the 50th Eurovision Song Contest 2005
Eurovision Song Contest 2005
The Eurovision Song Contest 2005 was the 50th Eurovision Song Contest, which was held at the Palace of Sports, Kiev, Ukraine. The winner was Greece's My Number One, written by Christos Dantis and Natalia Germanou and performed by Swedish-born Greek singer Elena Paparizou, who scored 230 points,...
, without having to take part in the semi-final.
2004 - present
Since December 2004, Lisa has split from her previous management. She has passed all ten of her GCSEs, and is currently writing and co-producing her own songs.Andreas appeared at the Eurovision night Stockholm Pride
Stockholm Pride
Stockholm Pride is an annual gay pride festival held in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. Since the start in 1998, Stockholm Pride has grown....
festival in summer 2004. She danced at Her Majesty's Theatre
Her Majesty's Theatre
Her Majesty's Theatre is a West End theatre, in Haymarket, City of Westminster, London. The present building was designed by Charles J. Phipps and was constructed in 1897 for actor-manager Herbert Beerbohm Tree, who established the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art at the theatre...
in London in March 2005.
On 22 February 2006, Andreas was back in Cyprus, performing in the Cyprus finals of Eurovision 2006
Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006
Cyprus participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 with "Why Angels Cry" performed by Annet Artani. The song placed 15th in the semi-final with 57 points and therefore did not qualify for the final.-A Song for Europe:...
for special celebrations commemorating the 25 years which Cyprus takes part in the Eurovision competition.
In the fourth series of British TV series The X Factor
The X Factor (UK)
The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. Created by Simon Cowell, it began in September 2004 and is contested by aspiring singers drawn from public auditions. It is the originator of the international X Factor franchise. The seven series of the show to date...
, she made it through to the second round.
Personal life
Andreas was born in EnglandEngland
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
but christened
Infant baptism
Infant baptism is the practice of baptising infants or young children. In theological discussions, the practice is sometimes referred to as paedobaptism or pedobaptism from the Greek pais meaning "child." The practice is sometimes contrasted with what is called "believer's baptism", or...
in Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
. She lived in Nicosia
Nicosia
Nicosia from , known locally as Lefkosia , is the capital and largest city in Cyprus, as well as its main business center. Nicosia is the only divided capital in the world, with the southern and the northern portions divided by a Green Line...
for two years as an infant, but returned to Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
after her grandfather had health problems.