Michalis Hatzigiannis
Michalis Hatzigiannis Μιχάλης Χατζηγιάννης | |
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Hatzigiannis performing in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | November 5, 1978 Nicosia, Cyprus |
| Origin | Kyrenia, Cyprus |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer, executive producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitars, piano, keyboard, laouto |
| Years active | 1995–present |
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| Deputy Minister of Culture | |
| In office March 1, 2023 – July 11, 2023 | |
| President | Nikos Christodoulides |
| Preceded by | Yiannis Toumazis |
| Succeeded by | Vasiliki Kassianidou |
Michalis Hatzigiannis (Greek: Μιχάλης Χατζηγιάννης; born 5 November 1978) is a Greek Cypriot singer. He served as the Deputy Minister of Culture for Cyprus under President Christodoulides, from March 1, 2023 until July 11, 2023.
From 2000 to 2010 he received over 30 sales certifications in Greece, making him one of the most successful artists of the decade. He is also known for representing Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1998. In 2010, he released his first English-language album. In 2010, Forbes listed him as the most popular Cypriot male singer in Cyprus and 22nd most powerful and influential celebrity in Greece and the fifth highest-ranked singer.