Tamta Τάμτα თამთა | |
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| Born | Tamta Goduadze (1981-01-10)10 January 1981 (age 45) |
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| Alma mater | Tbilisi State University |
| Partner | Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis (2015–present) |
| Children | 1 |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Athens, Greece |
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| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2004–present |
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| Website | www |
Musical artist | |
Tamta Goduadze (Georgian:თამთა გოდუაძე;IPA:[tamtagoduadze];Greek:Τάμτα Γκοντουάτζε,romanized: Támta Gkontouátze; born 10 January 1981), knownmononymously asTamta, is a Georgian-born Greek singer. She first achieved popularity inGreece in 2004 for her participation inSuper Idol Greece, in which she placed second. She went on to release several charting albums and singles inGreece andCyprus, also becoming a mentor onX Factor Georgia in 2014, 2015 and 2018, andThe X Factor Greece in 2016 and 2017.
She representedCyprus in theEurovision Song Contest 2019 with the song "Replay", finishing in 13th place with 109 points.
Tamta was born and raised inGeorgia, where she started singing at the age of five.[1] At the age of 14, Tamta married her 16 year-old boyfriend and gave birth to their daughter, Annie.[2] While raising her daughter, she graduated from high school and attendedTbilisi State University.[3]
Tamta divorced her husband after six years of marriage, and later immigrated toGreece with her daughter. Tamta's mother and younger brother had previously immigrated toGreece, where her mother found work as ahousekeeper. InGreece, Tamta settled inAthens, but did not have aresidence permit; she made money by assisting her mother as a housekeeper.[4]
In 2003, while she was working as a housekeeper inAthens, one of the families Tamta worked for recommended her to audition forSuper Idol, in order to receive a residence permit.[4] She entered the talent show, and subsequently became a finalist. Tamta went on to place as the show's runner-up, behind winnerStavros Konstantinou. Following her appearance onSuper Idol, Tamta was signed to Greek record labelMinos EMI to begin a music career. Her first single "Eisai To Allo Mou Miso" featuringStavros Konstantinou was released in 2004 and later Tamta began live appearances withAntonis Remos andGiorgos Dalaras.
In early 2006, Tamta released her debut studio albumTamta by label MINOS EMI. The same year, Tamta began live appearances withThanos Petrelis, Katerina Stanisi andApostolia Zoi in Apollonas. Also, she received the award for "Best New Artist" at the Mad Video Music Awards.
In January 2007,Hellenic Radio and Television (ERT), announced Tamta's participation in theGreek national final for theEurovision Song Contest 2007, competing with the song "With Love". Despite only placing third in the competition, "With Love" still went on to become a widely successful song inGreece, peaking at number two on the Greek singles chart. Her second studio albumAgapise me was later released on 16 May 2007.
In June 2008, Tamta stated in an interview that she would like to representCyprus in theEurovision Song Contest 2009.[5] Rumours also stated that theCyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) had been in contact with her since May of that year. In response, Greek media outlets also demanded that ERT choose Tamta to representGreece in theEurovision Song Contest 2009, following suspicions of favouritism fromEastern Bloc countries in theEurovision Song Contest 2008 whereKalomira finished in third place.[6] The rumours ultimately did not materialise and ERT choseSakis Rouvas for the contest.
In early 2009, Tamta released the single "Koita me" to radios as the first single from her upcoming album.
In March 2010 her third studio album "Tharros I Alitheia" was released. Also, Tamta released a single with the same name featuringSakis Rouvas. The same year, she released two more singles, "Egoista" featuring Isaias Matiaba and "Fotia". For one season (2010-2011), Tamta played in the Greek version of the musicalRent.
In 2011, Tamta released two singles: "Zise To Apisteuto" and "Tonight" featuring Claydee & Playmen. The same year, she performed live inThessaloniki withSakis Rouvas andEleni Foureira.
In 2012, she released two singles: "Niose Tin Kardia" and "Konta Sou".
2013 saw the release of two singles "S' Agapao" and "Pare Me". Also, during the 2013–2014 season, Tamta performed live in Teatro Music Hall Athens withPaola,Pantelis Pantelidis andStan.
In 2014, Tamta released the singles "Gennithika Gia Sena" featuringXenia Ghali and "Den Eimai Oti Nomizeis". During season 2014, 2015 and 2018, she was a judge and mentor inX Factor Georgia. In 2015, Tamta released the single "Unloved" which was intended for the Greek participation inEurovision Song Contest 2015. In 2016, Tamta released the single "To Kati Parapano". 2016 and 2017, she was a judge and mentor inThe X Factor Greece.
Also, in 2017, she released the singles "Protimo", "Ilious Kai Thalasses" and "More Than A Summer Love" (English version of Ilious Kai Thalasses). During season 2017–2018, Tamta played the role of Sally Bowles in the Greek version of musical "Cabaret". In early 2018, Tamta appeared live in BOX Athens withMelisses, DJ Young, Konnie Metaxa & Animando. Later that year, she released the singles "Arxes Kalokairiou" with an English version "Tag You In My Sky" and the soundtrack of movie "The Bachelor", "Na Me Pareis Makria". In late 2018, Tamta released her first clothing collection with Atrattivo.
In December 2018, it was revealed that Tamta wouldrepresent Cyprus at theEurovision Song Contest 2019 with the song "Replay".[7] Tamta had previously been offered the chance torepresent Cyprus at theEurovision Song Contest 2018 with the song "Fuego", but declined the offer due to scheduling issues.[8]Eleni Foureira went on to represent the country instead, placing second in the competition, Cyprus' best result of all-time. Both songs were written by Greek-Swedish songwriterAlex P.[9] The music video was released on 5 March 2019. At Eurovision, Tamta achieved 13th place with 109 points.
AfterEurovision, she released two songs: "Señorita" featuring Snik and "Sex With Your Ex". In the season 2019–20, she performed live withMelisses,Elena Tsagrinou and Matina Zara.
In 2020, Tamta released four songs with videoclips: "S' Agapo", directed by her andParis Kassidokostas-Latsis, "Yala" featuringStephane Legar, "Den Eisai Edo" featuring Mente Fuerte and "Hold On", directed by her andParis Kassidokostas-Latsis too, during their holiday inMilos. On 3 July 2020, she released her debut English EP, "Awake".
From 2004 to 2010, Tamta was in a relationship with Grigoris Petrakos. Since early 2015, Tamta has been in a relationship withParis Kassidokostas-Latsis. In 2022, she became a Greek citizen.[10]BesidesGreek andGeorgian, Tamta speaks fluentEnglish andRussian.
| Television | |||
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2003–2004 | Super Idol | Herself | Season 1 - Contestant - 2nd place |
| 2007 | Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 | Herself | Contestant - 3rd place |
| 2010 | I Polykatoikia | Singer | Season 3 - Guest Star |
| 2011 | MadWalk - The Fashion Music Project | Herself | Hostess withVicky Kaya |
| 2014, 2015, 2018 | X Factor | Herself | Georgian edition - Season 1, 2, 5 - Judge/Mentor |
| 2015 | The Voice of Greece | Herself | Greek edition - Season 2 - Guest Star |
| 2016, 2017 | X Factor | Herself | Greek edition - Season 4, 5 - Judge/Mentor |
| 2018 | Project Runway | Herself | Greek edition - Season 1 - Guest Judge |
| 2019 | Eurovision Song Contest 2019 | Herself | Cypriot entrant - 13th place |
| 2019 | X Factor | Herself | Greek edition - Season 6 - Guest Star |
| 2020 | Greece's Next Top Model | Herself | Season 5 - Guest Star |
| 2020 | The Voice of Greece | Herself | Greek edition - Season 7 - Guest Mentor |
| Theater | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2010–2011 | Rent | Mimi | Sfentona Theater |
| 2018 | Cabaret | Sally Bowles | Pallas Theater |
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2006 | Arthur and the Minimoys | Princess Selenia (voice) | Greek version of the movie |
| 2019 | Frozen II | Iduna (voice) | Greek version of the movie |
| Preceded by | Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 | Succeeded by |
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