Athena Manoukian
Athena Manoukian | |
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| File:Athena Manoukian Performing.jpg | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 22 May |
| Genres | Pop, dance |
| Occupation | Singer/Songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Website | athenamanoukian |
Athena Manoukian, is a European singer/songwriter of Armenian descent.[1]
Career
At the age of 12, Manoukian’s first experience in the music industry was when she participated in and won first prize at a talent contest called "This Is What’s Missing" an international TV show production of the Alpha Television Network.[2]
A year later in 2008 when Manoukian was 13 years of age, she participated in the national pre-selection for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, where she placed seventh.[2][3]
In 2011, Manoukian released her first single named "Party Like A Freak’’ which became one of the biggest hit singles in Europe of that year. Following the success of "Party Like A Freak", Manoukian in 2012 released a follow up single "I Surrender" which instantly became the summer hit of year.
In 2014, Manoukian released her latest single "XO", with a successful music video for the song following in September 2014 which had huge success in Europe, Asia, Australia and America.[2]
Discography
Singles
References
- ^ "Athena Manoukian - "I have strong Armenian roots of which I'm very proud"". Arm Fashion. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ^ a b c "About Athena Manoukian". MTV. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ^ "ARMENIA 2015: ATHENA MANOUKIAN TO VIENNA?". Wiwi Bloggs. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ^ a b c "Athena Manoukian". iTunes. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ^ "Athena Manoukian Party Like Freak". Retrieved 1 February 2015.
- ^ "Athena Manoukian I Surrender". Youtube. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
- ^ "Athena Manoukian XO". Youtube. Retrieved 1 February 2015.