Silia Kapsis

Vasiliki Silia Kapsis^[1][2] (/ˈsiːliə ˈkæpsɪs/ SEE-lee-ə KAP-siss;^[3] Greek: Βασιλική Σίλια Καψή, romanized: Vasilikí Sília Kapsí; born 5 December 2006) is a Cypriot -Australian singer, dancer and actress. She is set to represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with the song "Liar".

Silia Kapsis
Birth name	Vasiliki Silia Kapsis
Born	(2006-12-05) 5 December 2006 (age 17) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genres	Dance-pop
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter dancer actress
Instrument(s)	Vocals

Early life and career

Vasiliki Silia Kapsis was born in Sydney to Cypriot singer Giorgos Kapsis and Greek lawyer and former dancer Despina "Rebecca" Saivanidis from Thessaloniki.^[1][4][5] She spent her childhood there, growing up in an artistic environment and performing since the age of 4. She has been lead singer for the Australian Youth Performing Arts Company (AYPAC) and at a number of events worldwide,^[4] including being the solo performer at actor Alex Russell's 30th birthday event in Los Angeles.^[6]

Her debut song, "Who Am I?", which she wrote and composed at age 12, was released in 2022. She released two more singles, "No Boys Allowed", and "Disco Dancer", in March and May of 2023.^[4] Her fourth single "Night Out", inspired by R&B and pop sounds, was released in early November 2023.^[7][8]

Kapsis was selected for the ImmaBeast Dance Company in Los Angeles. She worked with Stephen "tWitch" Boss on The Jennifer Hudson Show and featured in a dance documentary produced by rapper Taboo.^[4]

Kapsis made her acting debut as the lead character in the 2022 short film Pearly Gates and has worked on various television projects for the Australian Nickelodeon, appearing as a regular host on the local version of Nick News.^[4] Along with the other hosts, she was nominated for Aussie/Kiwi Legend of the Year at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in 2023.^[9]

On 25 September 2023, she was announced as the Cypriot entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, to be held in Malmö, Sweden.^[4][9] On 8 January 2024, the title of her competing song, "Liar", was revealed.^[10]

Discography

Singles

Single	Year	Album / EP
"Who Am I?"	2022	Non-album singles
"No Boys Allowed"	2023
"Disco Dancer"
"Night Out"
"Liar"	2024

Accolades

• Bobby McCloughan Creative Arts Award (130th Anniversary Award) at Claremont College, Sydney (2018)
• St Vincent's College Madame Christian Scholarship for Singing (2019)
• BuildaBeast Sydney Scholarship (2019)
• Village Nation Performing Arts College Scholarship (2021)^[9][11]

References

1. Georgiou, Giannis (25 September 2023). "Cyprus: Silia Kapsis will represent the country at Eurovision 2024 with a song by Dimitris Kontopoulos!". Eurovisionfun. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
2. "Disco Dancer". Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (AMRAP). Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA). 23 May 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
3. Meet Silia Kapsis from Cyprus! And let the Eurovision excitement begin! #Eurovision2024. European Broadcasting Union (EBU). 25 September 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023 – via YouTube.
4. "Cyprus: Silia Kapsis joins the party!". Eurovision.tv. EBU. 25 September 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
5. Marathovouniotis, Stelios (25 September 2023). "Silia Kapsis to represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2024". Cyprus Weekly. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
6. Knox, David (27 September 2023). "Aussie singer to represent Cyprus in Eurovision 2024". TV Tonight. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
7. Tsinivits, Kyriakos (3 November 2023). "Silia Kapsis, Cyprus' Representative, Releases New Single 'Night Out'". Aussievision. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
8. "Silia Kapsis, Cyprus' Representative, Releases New Single 'Night Out'". Greek City Times. 4 November 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
9. Adams, William Lee (25 September 2023). "Silia Kapsis: Cyprus confirms its Eurovision 2024 singer". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
10. Stephenson, James (8 January 2024). "Cyprus: Eurovision 2024 Song Will Be Called 'Liar'". Eurovoix. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
11. "MEET OUR CAST". Pearly Gates. 27 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2023 – via Facebook.

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Andrew Lambrou with "Break a Broken Heart"	Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024	Succeeded by TBA