Fame Story
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Fame Story was a Greek
reality TV show that was a licensed version of Endemol
's Star Academy
on the ANT1
network. It has been one of the most successful Greek TV shows over the last years. The contestants gave a weekly performance in a 2½–3 hour episode in which the contestants were judged and were one contestant was voted off after a week long televote. On the other 6 days of the week, the best footage of the day were compiled in a late night episode from inside the academy's studios and from the adjacent house where the contestants lived for their entire stay on the show inclusively. The show's seasons ran for 3½ months, except for season three which ran for 6½ months. It is credited for having helped foster the careers of some of the show's contestants, which have gone onto produce chart topping hits in the Greek market.
The show is one of few Star Academy
franchises, along with the UK's Fame Academy
, to feature iconic song "Fame
" originally performed by Irene Cara
in the 1980 film of the same name. However ANT1
later commissioned popular songwriter Phoebus
to write the original song titled "You can be a star", and the famous Cara song was used in TV spots and montages instead.
ANT1
premiered The X Factor
in its Fall 2008 lineup, thus switching to competitor FremantleMedia
's The X Factor
franchise.
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The first, second and third place contestants of Season 3 all received record deals and cash prizes because the show lasted for a staggering 6½ months (all other seasons lasted 3½ months)
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This was the least commercially successful season of Fame Story
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
reality TV show that was a licensed version of Endemol
Endemol
Endemol is an international television production and distribution company based in the Netherlands, with subsidiaries and joint ventures in 23 countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Germany, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Poland,...
's Star Academy
Star Academy
Star Academy is a highly successful television show format based on the Spanish format "Operación Triunfo" produced by Endemol, that has been broadcast in over 50 countries...
on the ANT1
ANT1
Antenna, better known as ANT1, is a television network airing in Greece and Cyprus. The alternate spelling is play on words in Greek; ena is the Greek number 1, thus ANT1 is pronounced the same as Antenna . It launched on 31 December 1989, the same year as rival Mega Channel, and is owned by...
network. It has been one of the most successful Greek TV shows over the last years. The contestants gave a weekly performance in a 2½–3 hour episode in which the contestants were judged and were one contestant was voted off after a week long televote. On the other 6 days of the week, the best footage of the day were compiled in a late night episode from inside the academy's studios and from the adjacent house where the contestants lived for their entire stay on the show inclusively. The show's seasons ran for 3½ months, except for season three which ran for 6½ months. It is credited for having helped foster the careers of some of the show's contestants, which have gone onto produce chart topping hits in the Greek market.
The show is one of few Star Academy
Star Academy
Star Academy is a highly successful television show format based on the Spanish format "Operación Triunfo" produced by Endemol, that has been broadcast in over 50 countries...
franchises, along with the UK's Fame Academy
Fame Academy
Fame Academy is a televised competition to search for and educate new musical talents. The winner received a chance to become a successful music artist. The prize consisted of a £1m recording contract with a major record company, plus the use of a luxury apartment in London and a sports car for one...
, to feature iconic song "Fame
Fame (Irene Cara song)
"Fame" is a pop song, written by Michael Gore and Dean Pitchford that was released in 1980, and achieved chart success as the theme song to the Fame film and TV series. The song was performed by Irene Cara, who played the role of Coco Hernandez in the original movie...
" originally performed by Irene Cara
Irene Cara
Irene Cara is an American singer and actress. Cara won an Academy Award in 1984 in the category of Best Original Song for co-writing "Flashdance... What a Feeling." She is also known for her recording of the song "Fame", and she also starred in the 1980 film Fame.She married Hollywood stuntman...
in the 1980 film of the same name. However ANT1
ANT1
Antenna, better known as ANT1, is a television network airing in Greece and Cyprus. The alternate spelling is play on words in Greek; ena is the Greek number 1, thus ANT1 is pronounced the same as Antenna . It launched on 31 December 1989, the same year as rival Mega Channel, and is owned by...
later commissioned popular songwriter Phoebus
Phoebus (songwriter)
Phoebus sometimes spelled Phivos or Fivos , is a well-known songwriter in both Greece and Cyprus. Phoebus is mostly known for his music through Despina Vandi and Katy Garbi, although he has composed albums for many other artists in Greece and Cyprus...
to write the original song titled "You can be a star", and the famous Cara song was used in TV spots and montages instead.
ANT1
ANT1
Antenna, better known as ANT1, is a television network airing in Greece and Cyprus. The alternate spelling is play on words in Greek; ena is the Greek number 1, thus ANT1 is pronounced the same as Antenna . It launched on 31 December 1989, the same year as rival Mega Channel, and is owned by...
premiered The X Factor
The X Factor (Greece)
The X Factor is the Greek version of The X Factor, a show originating in the United Kingdom. It is a television music talent show contested by aspiring pop singers drawn from public auditions....
in its Fall 2008 lineup, thus switching to competitor FremantleMedia
FremantleMedia
FremantleMedia, Ltd. is the content and production division of Bertelsmann's RTL Group, Europe's second largest TV, radio, and production company...
's The X Factor
The X Factor (TV series)
The X Factor is a television talent show franchise originating in the United Kingdom, where it was devised as a replacement for Pop Idol. It is a singing competition, now held in various countries, which pits contestants against each other. These contestants are aspiring pop singers drawn from...
franchise.
Season 1 (2002–2003)
Finalists:- Notis Christodoulou
- Gregoris Petrakos
- Thanos PetrelisThanos PetrelisAthanasios Petrelis is a popular singer. He has released four albums and several singles.-Fame Story:...
- Eleana Papaioannou
- Fotini Tsitsigou
Judges:
- Antonis Vardis
- Katerina Kouka
- Evi Droutsa
- George LevendisGeorge LevendisGeorge Levendis , is a television and record executive and the current Head of International for Syco TV, a joint venture between Simon Cowell and Sony Music Entertainment....
- Antonis Gounaris
Host:
- Natalia GermanouNatalia GermanouNatalia Germanou is a Greek lyricist, television hostess, radio producer, DJ and journalist.Germanou has written lyrics for many popular Greek singers such as Anna Vissi, Christos Dantis, Elena Paparizou, Sakis Rouvas, Despina Vandi, Mihalis Hatzigiannis, Notis Sfakianakis, Natasa Theodoridou,...
- Andreas MikroutsikosAndreas MikroutsikosAndreas Mikroutsikos is a composer, lyricist, singer and TV presenter. He is the brother of Thanos Mikroutsikos and is considered to be Greece's "reality king". His top hits were "the kiklopaki " or "oso girizei i gi "...
(replacement)
Season 2 (2003–2004)
Finalists:- Kalomoira
- Rallia ChristidouRallia ChristidouRallia Christidou is a popular Greek singer originating from Neo Irakleio, Athens. She started her studies in classic guitar and received a diploma from the National music school of Greece....
- Kostas Karafotis
Judges:
- Nikos Mouratides
- Evi Droutsa
- Christos DantisChristos DantisChristos Dantis , is a Greek singer, songwriter, and musician best known for his hits such as "To Palio Mou Palto" and "Ena Tragoudi Akoma" and later for composing and co-writing the song "My Number One" for Elena Paparizou, winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 for Greece.- Early music career...
- George LevendisGeorge LevendisGeorge Levendis , is a television and record executive and the current Head of International for Syco TV, a joint venture between Simon Cowell and Sony Music Entertainment....
Host:
- Andreas MikroutsikosAndreas MikroutsikosAndreas Mikroutsikos is a composer, lyricist, singer and TV presenter. He is the brother of Thanos Mikroutsikos and is considered to be Greece's "reality king". His top hits were "the kiklopaki " or "oso girizei i gi "...
Season 3 (2004–2005)
Finalists:- Pericles Stergianoudes
- Giorgos Lianos
- Andreas Konstantinidis
Judges:
- Dafne Bokota
- Nikos Mouratides
- Stelios Rokkos
- Elias Benetos
- Natalia GermanouNatalia GermanouNatalia Germanou is a Greek lyricist, television hostess, radio producer, DJ and journalist.Germanou has written lyrics for many popular Greek singers such as Anna Vissi, Christos Dantis, Elena Paparizou, Sakis Rouvas, Despina Vandi, Mihalis Hatzigiannis, Notis Sfakianakis, Natasa Theodoridou,...
(replacement) - Evi Droutsa
Host:
- Tatiana StefanidouTatiana StefanidouTatiana Stefanidou is a Greek television host and former journalist on Greek television.-Personal life:In 1995, Stefanidou got married to businessman Panayiotis Stavropoulos, but the marriage ended in a divorce seven years later, in 2002. While married to Stavropoulos, she met a rising TV...
Notes:
The first, second and third place contestants of Season 3 all received record deals and cash prizes because the show lasted for a staggering 6½ months (all other seasons lasted 3½ months)
Season 4 (2005–2006)
Finalists:- Leonidas Balafas
- Vasiliki Kapakou
- Michaella
Judges:
- Iasonas Triantafillides
- Sophie Papa
- Kaiti Garbi
- Giorgos Moukides
- Evi Droutsa (replacement)
- Panos Metaxopoulos (replacement)
Host:
- Sophia AlibertiSophia AlibertiSophia Aliberti is a Greek talk show and game show host since 2004, television actress, and former fashion model.-Filmography:*Ta Tsakalia: Ena koinoniko provlima, 1981 .... Athina Fotiadou*Garsoniera gia deka 1981...
Notes:
This was the least commercially successful season of Fame Story