Evangelos Theodorou (born 26 November 1997, Greek: Ευάγγελος Θεοδώρου), known professionally as Theo Evan, is a Greek Cypriot singer-songwriter, dancer and actor. He is set to represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland.
Theo Evan Θεο Έβαν | |
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| Birth name | Evangelos Theodorou |
| Born | 26 November 1997 Nicosia, Cyprus |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
Career
editBorn in Nicosia to a Greek-Cypriot family, he spent his youth in dance sessions, singing in his school choir. He has been a singer and dancer since the age of seven, and he began songwriting in his teens. Evan also performed in a wide variety of theatre productions and talent shows across Cyprus like all the kids in his age, often earning awards and distinctions for his efforts.[3][4]
After graduating from The English School in Nicosia, Evan moved to the United States to study music and performance at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, which he later graduated with honors. Since then, he has been invited back as an honorary guest at the university’s graduation ceremony on three occasions, alongside other artists such as Missy Elliot, Pharrell Williams, John Legend, and Justin Timberlake.[5] In 2021, he released his debut single "The Wall". Evan also made an appearance as an extra in the second season of the American television series Euphoria.[6] After a short stay in Los Angeles, he returned to his hometown to continue his music career.[7]
On 2 September 2024, it was announced that he would represent Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland.[8] This will be the first time since 2017 that Cyprus is represented by a Cypriot-born artist.[9]
Artistry
editEvan's artistry is described as "inspired by everything from Stromae to Michael Jackson to reggaeton".[10] His music style is further described as a "mainstream blend of Mediterranean pop, infused with dark and gritty tones, complemented by a fresh, contemporary pop fusion".[9]
Discography
edit| Title | Year | Album or EP |
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| "The Wall" | 2021 | Non-album singles |
| "So Cold" | 2022 | |
| "Burn Us Down" | ||
| "Save Me from Myself" | 2023 | |
| "Dark Side" | ||
| "The Cost of Losing You" | 2024 | |
| "Fading Dreams" |
References
edit- ^ Kalan, Ibrahim (2 September 2024). "Theo Evan to Represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2025". Eurovoxx. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "Αυτός είναι ο εκπρόσωπος της Κύπρου για τη Eurovision 2025" [This is the representative of Cyprus for Eurovision 2025]. iefimerida.gr (in Greek). 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "Theo Evan set to represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2025". The Greek Herald. 4 September 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "Eurovision 2025: Ο Theo Evan θα εκπροσωπήσει την Κύπρο" [Eurovision 2025: Theo Evan will represent Cyprus]. Athens Voice (in Greek). 2 September 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Rijmenams, Leslie (3 September 2024). "Qui est Theo Evan, premier candidat pour l'Eurovision 2025 ?" [Who is Theo Evan, first candidate for Eurovision 2025?]. Nostalgie (in French). Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ Adams, William Lee (2 September 2024). "Theo Evan is Cyprus' Eurovision 2025 singer". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "Theo Evan: Ποιος είναι ο τραγουδιστής που θα εκπροσωπήσει την Κύπρο στην Eurovision" [Theo Evan: Who is the singer who will represent Cyprus in Eurovision]. Metrosport (in Greek). 5 September 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "Theo Evan will represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2025". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ a b Kouras, Bill (4 September 2024). "Theo Evan to Represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2025". Greek City Times. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Campos, Patri (2 September 2024). "Chipre es el primero: Theo Evan representará al país en Eurovisión 2025" [Cyprus is the first: Theo Evan will represent the country at Eurovision 2025] (in European Spanish). RTVE. Retrieved 2 September 2024.