Sakis Rouvas

Anastasios "Sakis" Rouvas (Greek: Αναστάσιος "Σάκης" Ρουβάς, pronounced [ˈsacis ruˈvas]), born on January 5, 1972, is a multifaceted Greek artist known for his work as a singer, actor, businessman, and former pole vaulter. Hailing from Corfu, Sakis made a name for himself by transcending traditional Greek music genres, achieving remarkable success as a non-laïko and non-éntekhno artist while breaking cultural and generational barriers in Greece and Cyprus.

His athletic prowess shone in the 1980s as he earned medals with the national athletics team. Sakis launched his music career in 1991, signing with PolyGram Records and winning the Thessaloniki Song Festival shortly thereafter. Despite facing challenges in his personal life, including his military service and a controversial peace concert in 1997, he achieved commercial success with five albums. In 1997, he joined Minos EMI, revitalizing his career with hits like "Kati Apo Mena" (1998) and "21os Akatallilos" (2000). The 2010s saw him branching into film, television, theatre, and fashion.

His iconic single "Shake It" remains one of Greece's best-selling CD singles, complemented by numerous chart-topping tracks. Since 2003, he has been in a partnership with model Katia Zygouli, and they share four children. Throughout his career, Sakis has actively participated in charitable endeavors. With numerous prestigious awards, including six Arion Music Awards and 26 MAD Video Music Awards, he is recognized as one of Greece's leading musical figures, influencing artists for over 20 years. In 2009, he was named "Entertainer of the Decade" by Down Town, and in 2010, Forbes ranked him as Greece's third-most-influ