Sakis Rouvas

Our interview was over the phone because the star’s schedule was so heavy due to his many engagements. Our conversation run smoothly and Sakis couldn’t hide his enthusiasm and joy for the outcome of the tiring shooting as well as the first – positive – reactions from the viewers. In the interview that follows Sakis gives us a taste from the experience of his first movie, he talks about his charming leading ladies, reveals his plans about his summer plans and sends a message to all of his fans! Your first movie is going to be released on May 10th. How do you plan to spent that day? The avant premiere of the movie is on the 7th of May so that’s when I’m going to watch it. What my plans are going to be on the 10th of May is still not determined, because I have a very hard schedule so I have to go through it carefully and decide. This is a very busy period for me; full of interviews and photo shoots that don’t leave room for many choices. Are you nervous about the box office sales? Not a...

I think that once upon a time at some awards ceremony I had screamed "Sakiiiiiii!!!", but now I play it cool and mature. Sakis Rouvas on the other hand is. Cool and mature too. Of course if he lets me a little loose I'm ready to scream "Sakiiiii!!!" again. It's probably some kind of reflex! Even if he is approachable, friendly and polite. And complicated too. Much more complicated than he lets us suspect... You have finished shooting the "Alter Ego" film, you gave a concert with Nova for the night of the Oscars, at the 1st of March you're starting shows in Salonica with Despina Vandi, you have released your album that became double platinum. Are you doing a lot of things because you feel very creative, or did it just happen? I feel it's pandemonium. I'm engaged in so many things which keep me active and happy. I'm "filling up" at this time. The film was a surprise to your audience. How did you decide to say "yes...

His new album is titled “Iparhei agapi edo”. It’s a clear insinuation and we got the message! At the same time his first movie is being filmed, while he enjoys – finally – his success and his love, more mature, cooler and calmer than ever. It was about time … We haven’t met before. Politeness, apart from obvious on his expression, is also written in his DNA. He is using formal language but I ask him right from the start to stop. He seems surprised but he agrees. The shooting of the movie “Alter Ego” are exhausting and the time at our disposal is very short. We begin. Although I have not been a fan of your previous work, I have to say congratulations on your latest album. Thank you, I’m glad you say so. I believe it’s my best album yet. It’s mature and complete. Someone can listen to ballads and dance hits. And of course this album was sponsored by Vodafone. And you may find worthy composers such as Nikos Antipas … It’s very important to work with talented associates in order for an ...

He has avid fans who love him insanely and eternally, he has Katia Zygouli by his side - only a blind man would fail to see how much love there is between them - now his latest cd has arrived, entitled "There's love here" and there comes "Alter Ego"! Everything around Sakis is... love! His album has been released and we all listen to it loud! What we 're expecting impatiently is to see him on the cinema in the greatly anticipated film "Alter Ego"! Till then let's see some facts about the film that is one of the most expensive greek productions, with a total budjet of 2.000.000 euro. The director of the film is Giorgos Korgianitis, mostly known in the advertisement business. The script is written by Vana Dimitriou (writer in the TV series "Love") and promising Nikos Dimitropoulos. The story The plot is about the lives of 5 young people who are members of a famous rock group and confront their phobias, their hopes their real self. In t...

The man who dares to show his other self (MY) LIFE AS AN OCEAN "I feel like floating on an ocean after several years of involvement in the show business. I use this parallel because the element of water has always been closely related to my life. I like it, I feel charmed by this ocean, even at its wild moments, when it gets dangerous. I will play my games, make my dives and do my tricks, but I will also fight with it and manage to win. At my roughest times I bring the sea into my mind and I feel calmed down, escaping, traveling far away... I have felt like this since childhood, at my homeland, Corfu. You know, deep into the sea there are lots of strange and impossibly beautiful things. Like plankton, that when lit by a full moon creates some amazing images. When I saw that scenery I thought I would go crazy, it was impossible to believe that such beauty can exist! Life is a beautiful - often captivating - but also a dangerous game. It's full of unexpected events, joy...

He doesn’t have to provoke, he doesn’t have to create scandal, he doesn’t have to pretend to be the absolute pop idol, he just is! The “golden boy”, the permanent fantasy of every girl in Greece is celebrating the first anniversary of “The Mall” with us. You are the person who branded the opening of “The Mall” in Athens last November, therefore the most appropriate person to interview for our first anniversary! I’m truly glad that thanks to your magazine we are celebrating the very successful year of “The Wall”. The experience of preparing the shops and the opening, that was a huge event, has left me with the best memories ever! I remember I sang Frank Sinatra’s “Fly me to the moon”. You have traveled a lot and visited several branches of “The Mall” in the United States and Europe. What do you think of ours? Like you said, I have visited many other branches in Dubai and New York. None of them has our space and light that doesn’t choke you. It gives you the feeling that you are out in t...

Sakis Birthday party with lots of guests and cameras proves what everyone has realized in the last year. The age of introversion is over and Sakis is no longer an unapproachable idol but a massive one. It was about time … Sakis party at the club Barouge for his birthday in Wednesday 4th of January (Sakis turns 34) was the first high society event for the year 2006.Sakis arrived in a black limo at 11:30, half an hour after the official time, along with Katia and welcomed his guests, most of which have arrived earlier. Dozens “Rouvitses” were waiting for him outside and were trying to find a way to get in or hug him or wish him “Happy Birthday” but very few succeeded. Among his guests were the Greek diva Despina Vandi, her husband, the soccer player Demis Nikolaidis (he was part of the national soccer team when Greece won the Euro in 2004) and many other Greek celebs who were his friends and acquaintances. His secretary and very close associate, Erofilli Gioni had made a special o...

He divides his time between Greece, Los Angeles, New York and London. He is attending concerts and shows; he meets people and makes contacts with those that will help him achieve his goals. In spring he will be the presenter of the greatest music event of the year: Eurovision Song Contest in Athens. In his personal life he is surrounded by people who love and care for him. Sakis is at his best. And as he says “How can I not be happy?” Saki the last time we had a chance to interview you was in February 1999. That’s about seven years ago. Lots of things have changed since then … Wow, has it been this long? Well then we have a lot to talk about! Indeed lots of things have changed. Where do I start? New albums, more live appearances, more concerts and travels, ESC 2004 … Lots of pleasant developments and new experiences. Every day brings something new. One thing that hasn’t changed is the public’s preference. You were the No 1 Greek singer then and you still are. How do you feel about i...