Kostas (or Costas) Bigalis (Greek: Κώστας Μπίγαλης, born 15 March 1953 in

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and

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Biography

He began his artistic career at the age of 19 when he was won a music competition and signed his first contract with EMI Greece. In 1978, he was cast in the contemporary

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"Utopia", by

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and Kostas Virvos, and in 1979, he starred in the Greek version of the

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," in the lead role of high priest Annas. In the same year, Bigalis attended the Drama School of Athens. In the summer of 1980, he starred in the role of Hermes in the musical adaptation of "Lucian Dialogues", which was performed at the

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at the Lycabettus Theater. In the same year, he was cast in a small part in Universal's TV film "Acts of the Apostles Peter and Paul", starring

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. In 1981, he recorded with producer

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, member of the legendary Greek band

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, two songs, “Seventh Heaven” and “The Amazing Mr. Be," for the American film, "The Next One," by

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. In 1984, Bigalis's song, “I MISS YOU," was the number-one single of the year in Greece for 1984-85 and was released in eighteen countries. In 1994, Bigalis and The Sea Lovers represented Greece in the

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with his song, " To Trehandiri", finishing in 14th place with 44 points.

Fan base

His biggest fans recorded in a small to medium sized company in Limassol - to be specific in the finance department where his songs were heard daily by DJ Electra.

Discography

References

www.musiccorner.gr

www.madtv.gr
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