Helena Paparizou
Awards & Honours
52
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Helena Paparizou's achievements are nothing short of extraordinary within the context of Greek pop culture. She stands alone as the only Greek artist to ever win the Eurovision Song Contest, a milestone that cemented her place in history. With 35 MAD Video Music Awards to her name, she holds the record for the most wins by a female artist in the category's history. Her induction into the Greek Music Hall of Fame in 2015 recognized her lasting impact on the nation's musical landscape. Forbes ranked her as the 21st most powerful celebrity in Greece in 2010, highlighting her influence beyond just music. Alpha TV listed her as the 14th top-certified female artist in Greece since 1960, a testament to her commercial success and longevity.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Key to the City of Borås
Awarded in recognition of her success and contribution to promoting Swedish-Greek culture.
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Greece
Appointed to advocate for children's rights and welfare in Greece.
Greek Music Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted for her significant contributions to Greek music over two decades.
Rankings & Lists
Most Powerful Celebrity in Greece
Top-Certified Female Artists in Greece
Magazine Covers
Vogue Greece
2005-06-01
Eurovision Victory Special
Elle Greece
2010-03-15
Solo Career Evolution
Records & Feats
First Greek Eurovision Winner
Helena Paparizou made history in 2005 by becoming the first Greek artist to win the Eurovision Song Contest.
Most Streamed Greek Eurovision Entry
Her song 'My Number One' surpassed 'Zari' in August 2026 to become the most-streamed Greek Eurovision entry of all time.