Silia Kapsis, a 16-year-old singer, is set to represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, scheduled to take place in Malmo, Sweden.
But who is Silia Kapsis?
Born on December 5, 2006, in Sydney, Australia, Kapsis has roots both from Cyprus and Greece. Her father hails from Cyprus, while her mother comes from Thessaloniki, Greece. Silia has already made a name for herself in the entertainment industry, excelling as a singer, dancer, actress, and presenter. Her talents have graced television productions in Australia, including a short film titled ‘Pearly Gates’ and the TV series ‘Welcome to Our Lockdown.’ She has also served as a news presenter on Nickelodeon Australia.
Kapsis’ career began early, with her debut single, “Who Am I?” released in 2022, which she wrote and composed at the age of 12. Subsequently, she dropped singles “No Boys Allowed” and “Disco Dancer” in March and May 2023, with another highly anticipated release expected before 2024.
So, how did she secure Cyprus’ Eurovision representation?
This year, Cyprus faced an intriguing journey in selecting its Eurovision representative for 2024. Initially, a talent show was planned to determine the representative. While the talent show was officially announced, it encountered complications and was deemed irregular by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) due to interference from another participating country and a non-EBU-affiliated channel.
Consequently, Cyprus opted for a direct appointment, with Silia Kapsis chosen to represent the country in Eurovision 2024.
Kapsis will perform a song written by Demetris Kontopoulos.
