Do you think you know everything there is to know about Anna Vissi?
“When I first saw Anna on stage, I wanted to get up and dance with her. This is what Anna does, she wins you over, she takes you with her and she holds you there. She is always buzzing and never tired, just a like a small kid…Strong like a male and tender as any female”
Madame Figaro, March.
Madame Figaro, March.
- What stands out for you in Anna’s career after all these years?
-Her daring nature, her ballsy attitude and the fact that, at some point, she changed direction and audience. She “got rid” of the old Anna Vissi and voila, gave us the new Anna.
22 February, Exclusive interview at Fannatics.gr
-Her daring nature, her ballsy attitude and the fact that, at some point, she changed direction and audience. She “got rid” of the old Anna Vissi and voila, gave us the new Anna.
22 February, Exclusive interview at Fannatics.gr
“Openly declaring your love for Greek music, you must have a particular artist in mind..
- Oh yes! I love Anna Vissi! She is both an amazing performer and singer. I have seen many of her live videos from various appearances on the internet, she is mesmerising.
-Why only online though? On the 16th of this month she will begin her new Show…Perhaps it is chance for you to see her up close and personal seen as you are here?
-Arghhhhh (annoyed) I cannot believe this is happening to me again! I am always missing seeing her show by one or two days! A few years ago, I got a ticket to see one of her concerts in Zante and at the last minute I had to fly to Paris for “work” and I had to leave 2 days before her show. Now, on the 16th I must go back to Zante to finish filming my new music video.
Ttralala.gr, 28th December
- Oh yes! I love Anna Vissi! She is both an amazing performer and singer. I have seen many of her live videos from various appearances on the internet, she is mesmerising.
-Why only online though? On the 16th of this month she will begin her new Show…Perhaps it is chance for you to see her up close and personal seen as you are here?
-Arghhhhh (annoyed) I cannot believe this is happening to me again! I am always missing seeing her show by one or two days! A few years ago, I got a ticket to see one of her concerts in Zante and at the last minute I had to fly to Paris for “work” and I had to leave 2 days before her show. Now, on the 16th I must go back to Zante to finish filming my new music video.
Ttralala.gr, 28th December
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On the 14th October, Anna spoke out about a particular part of the first episode of her show “Oso eho foni” that aired two days earlier on the Alpha channel.
We saw Anna visit her ill father, Mr Nestora, and mother and spend some quality time with her family in Cyprus. This provoked widespread topic for “discussion” among the lunchtime tv gossip shows following the series of clips that were shown during the first episode.
Since we are unable to express the truth and her own feelings on the matter, here is a text which, while it notably answers to third party rumours, is directed to her one and only Fannatics. She thanks them for the love they show her, both during the good and bad times:
“I am truly touched how you have all welcomed this new “project” of mine with open arms. Because I strongly felt that I gave it my all and nothing I included was “fake” and I had no other ulterior motive than to tell my story. It was there for those who were interested to listen and follow my life in a bit of a different way from what we have been used to…I was expecting these “predictable” negative reactions ( where would we be without them) and from the same “predictable” presenters or “social commentators” as they like to be labelled. It would not be in any way a reason for me not to do something that I wanted to do and was sure of with my hand on my hand. However, the truth is that I was really upset when I heard some people chip in with “nasty” and “poisonous” remarks regarding what they saw in the scenes with my father….It is as if being ill is a taboo subject, something heinous and bad that we must hide away and not talk about and certainly not show in on TV for Christ’s sake! Like everyone, I have a family with a father, a mother, brothers and sisters, relatives and a daughter. I believe it would be wrong of me not to show my father in my story who might not be in a position to be dulled up and parading and talking on TV but who exists, laughs and is happy that people are by his side to help and to love him. Not only did I not “sell out” on my father, as it was wrongly claimed, but I showed how proud of him I am.
Sorry guys but I felt I had to defend THIS as you can understand. I will continue to read what you write on twitter and on facebook. I feel am learning from you and gain more energy as many of you say that you do from me. There are so many of you, you out-number thev“bad” ones, you silence them! After all, I did this for you with great love, in great spirits, in humour and with many talented and serious colleagues by my side. You know it! So, I thank you and love it so much that we enjoyed it with such a passion, together!
Thanks for all the love guys!!
Anna”
We saw Anna visit her ill father, Mr Nestora, and mother and spend some quality time with her family in Cyprus. This provoked widespread topic for “discussion” among the lunchtime tv gossip shows following the series of clips that were shown during the first episode.
Since we are unable to express the truth and her own feelings on the matter, here is a text which, while it notably answers to third party rumours, is directed to her one and only Fannatics. She thanks them for the love they show her, both during the good and bad times:
“I am truly touched how you have all welcomed this new “project” of mine with open arms. Because I strongly felt that I gave it my all and nothing I included was “fake” and I had no other ulterior motive than to tell my story. It was there for those who were interested to listen and follow my life in a bit of a different way from what we have been used to…I was expecting these “predictable” negative reactions ( where would we be without them) and from the same “predictable” presenters or “social commentators” as they like to be labelled. It would not be in any way a reason for me not to do something that I wanted to do and was sure of with my hand on my hand. However, the truth is that I was really upset when I heard some people chip in with “nasty” and “poisonous” remarks regarding what they saw in the scenes with my father….It is as if being ill is a taboo subject, something heinous and bad that we must hide away and not talk about and certainly not show in on TV for Christ’s sake! Like everyone, I have a family with a father, a mother, brothers and sisters, relatives and a daughter. I believe it would be wrong of me not to show my father in my story who might not be in a position to be dulled up and parading and talking on TV but who exists, laughs and is happy that people are by his side to help and to love him. Not only did I not “sell out” on my father, as it was wrongly claimed, but I showed how proud of him I am.
Sorry guys but I felt I had to defend THIS as you can understand. I will continue to read what you write on twitter and on facebook. I feel am learning from you and gain more energy as many of you say that you do from me. There are so many of you, you out-number thev“bad” ones, you silence them! After all, I did this for you with great love, in great spirits, in humour and with many talented and serious colleagues by my side. You know it! So, I thank you and love it so much that we enjoyed it with such a passion, together!
Thanks for all the love guys!!
Anna”
In April, during Antoni Samara’s run up to the elections, Anna was asked about the relationship the two had many years ago. This question opened a whole new can of worms and questions that followed and was seen mentioned in the first episode of her reality show “Oso eho foni”!
Anna’s answer: “I was introduced to Antoni by Manolis Mitsias. He had just returned from his studies at Harvard University and was a really clever and sweet person. I am not sure if he still has this about him today because, as you know, politicians have a “sell by date”. If he has not “gone off” yet, he will make a good Prime Minister. Either way, today’s politics have already turned rotten. There is so much played behind the scenes that I do not know if this allows him the space to be his true self. I for one, met Antonis in another time in his life so, I am not able to comment on the Antonis we see today.”
Must Cyprus, April
Anna’s answer: “I was introduced to Antoni by Manolis Mitsias. He had just returned from his studies at Harvard University and was a really clever and sweet person. I am not sure if he still has this about him today because, as you know, politicians have a “sell by date”. If he has not “gone off” yet, he will make a good Prime Minister. Either way, today’s politics have already turned rotten. There is so much played behind the scenes that I do not know if this allows him the space to be his true self. I for one, met Antonis in another time in his life so, I am not able to comment on the Antonis we see today.”
Must Cyprus, April
2012
It was late at night, early morning of the 27th October when Anna went on stage to sing Everything, continuing her set list at “LAV” in the centre of Athens.
Everything was so perfect, a first night with lots of passion and full of appetite from our beloved singer when suddenly she disappeared beneath our eyes. A trapped door accidently opened and Anna fell from a height of more than 2 metres sending a deep shock through the audience and the fan club that was present there. Not wanting to relive those anxious moments that followed, we can thankfully say that Anna was very lucky on the way she fell and did not injur herself very seriously. The fact that she was not badly injured and thanks to her sheer stubbornness meant she was given her discharge note on the 2nd November to start her premiere show once again (even with a few bruised body parts) surrounded by the love and adoration of her fans on the 17th November!
The fannatics collected a “LAVbook” of wishes to wish the singer a speedy recovery and better luck in the future!!
“I would not like to recount what happened because the whole thing was very shocking for me and I do not want to remember it again. The only good thing from it was the show of support and love from all my already beloved people surrounding me”
Interview in “EGO” magazine Weekly 15th November
Everything was so perfect, a first night with lots of passion and full of appetite from our beloved singer when suddenly she disappeared beneath our eyes. A trapped door accidently opened and Anna fell from a height of more than 2 metres sending a deep shock through the audience and the fan club that was present there. Not wanting to relive those anxious moments that followed, we can thankfully say that Anna was very lucky on the way she fell and did not injur herself very seriously. The fact that she was not badly injured and thanks to her sheer stubbornness meant she was given her discharge note on the 2nd November to start her premiere show once again (even with a few bruised body parts) surrounded by the love and adoration of her fans on the 17th November!
The fannatics collected a “LAVbook” of wishes to wish the singer a speedy recovery and better luck in the future!!
“I would not like to recount what happened because the whole thing was very shocking for me and I do not want to remember it again. The only good thing from it was the show of support and love from all my already beloved people surrounding me”
Interview in “EGO” magazine Weekly 15th November
On the 11th May and following a long battle, Anna’s father, Nestoras, passed away. Throughout his illness he had all the love, care and support of his family who were by his side every step of the way. His funeral took place on the 15th May in Larnaca, Cyprus.
Thankfully, this year also had some good news!
In the June, it was announced that Nikos Karvelas and Anna Vissi came to an agreement with Elliniki Theamaton to open in 2014 so that they could put on the legendary “Demons” show once again after 22 years since the first show.
Giannis Kakleas would direct the show for a second time in Anna’s theatre run with the auditions taking place in October 2012.
The Fannatics waited patiently until the big premiere to arrive….
In the June, it was announced that Nikos Karvelas and Anna Vissi came to an agreement with Elliniki Theamaton to open in 2014 so that they could put on the legendary “Demons” show once again after 22 years since the first show.
Giannis Kakleas would direct the show for a second time in Anna’s theatre run with the auditions taking place in October 2012.
The Fannatics waited patiently until the big premiere to arrive….
Tiranieme (Maxi single with the magazine Teletheait -20th July)
Access All Areas (Collection – Best of): In December Sony Music released the limited edition “Access All Areas – Anna Vissi” with only 500 copies available. Even if it was not advertised as this, the collection “celebrated” 40 years of Anna’s career and contained a small book with famous and never before seen pictures of Anna taken by Christine Crokos between 2009 and 2010 and 5 CDS with a total of 84 songs spanning her music career!
The collection becomes a success in 2013 with the release of another 750 new numbered copies.
Den ine psema (Digital Single)
Kala Xristougenna (Digital Single)
Protimo (Digital Single)
Access All Areas (Collection – Best of): In December Sony Music released the limited edition “Access All Areas – Anna Vissi” with only 500 copies available. Even if it was not advertised as this, the collection “celebrated” 40 years of Anna’s career and contained a small book with famous and never before seen pictures of Anna taken by Christine Crokos between 2009 and 2010 and 5 CDS with a total of 84 songs spanning her music career!
The collection becomes a success in 2013 with the release of another 750 new numbered copies.
Den ine psema (Digital Single)
Kala Xristougenna (Digital Single)
Protimo (Digital Single)
The notable collaboration of 2012 was Anna Vissi and Nikos Karvelas teaming up with Playmen with the song “Den ine psema” which had considerable commercial success. The song was released as a digital single by Anna ahead of her string of appearances at LAV. In this, we also see Nikos Zoidakis contribution who went on to appear in Anna’s shows at Kentro Athinon.
The popular singer Demy and My Excuse were other acts supporting Anna at LAV.
The popular singer Demy and My Excuse were other acts supporting Anna at LAV.
“12” Show at Rex music hall until 7th April.
“12”Show at Odeon (Thessaloniki, starting 25th May for one month)
4/8 Argostili Municipal Stadium, Kefalonia
6/7 Lesbos
9/8 Chios
18/8 Santo Wines winery, Santorini (together with Manolis Kontaro) – Volcanic Festival 2012
20/8 Chania (Crete)
22/8 Rethimnon (Crete)
25/8 Blue Dream Summer Gala, NYC
1/9 Asteria, Patras
5/10 Blinkers, Nicosia (Cyprus)
26/10 LAV @ Kentro Athinon (First Premiere)
17/11 Premiere
28/11 Athens Opera House (at a Qatar Airways Event)
“12”Show at Odeon (Thessaloniki, starting 25th May for one month)
4/8 Argostili Municipal Stadium, Kefalonia
6/7 Lesbos
9/8 Chios
18/8 Santo Wines winery, Santorini (together with Manolis Kontaro) – Volcanic Festival 2012
20/8 Chania (Crete)
22/8 Rethimnon (Crete)
25/8 Blue Dream Summer Gala, NYC
1/9 Asteria, Patras
5/10 Blinkers, Nicosia (Cyprus)
26/10 LAV @ Kentro Athinon (First Premiere)
17/11 Premiere
28/11 Athens Opera House (at a Qatar Airways Event)
Many surprises were in store for the fans this season as Anna’s relationship with the fan club became closer than ever! Firstly, on the 9th March, the Fannatics Party was officially established, this time at the REX music hall, to celebrate the 4 years of the singer’s Fan Club. The special priced entry tickets, the good atmosphere and the recording of the evening by the Mega channel made the night! This special evening was broadcast on New Year’s Eve 2013!!
In January, the Fannatics is given a further boost! The avfans youtube channel which was created in April 2007 reached a total of 20,000,000 views with more than 945 videos and overtaking Anna’s total video views!
On the 5th July, the biggest online channel “FOCUS WEB TV” paid tribute to the first and biggest official fan club for a Greek singer, fannatics.gr! The video dedication was shown on the programme “Follow Us” and showed the fan club’s rise from the beginning to the present day.
In honour of her new show starting at LAV, Anna kept many surprises ready for her fans. Apart from the special prices for her Fannatics wherever she is appearing, this year she created the Fannatics Backstage PASS. This gave 5 people each evening the chance to go and meet Anna in her dressing room backstage at Kentro Athinon! The backstage pass started on the 12th December!