Elena Paparizou is a Greek singer and songwriter, born on January 31, 1982, in Sweden. She gained fame as a member of the pop group Antique, which represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001. In 2005, Paparizou won the Eurovision Song Contest with her song "My Number One," which helped solidify her status as a prominent artist in Greece and beyond. She has released several successful albums and singles, blending pop, folk, and traditional Greek music styles throughout her career.